ACM Transactions on Computer Systems Journal Citation Rate 2026
0734-2071
eISSN 1557-7333
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q3 Quartile
About ACM Transactions on Computer Systems
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems (ATCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Data Storage Technologies and Cloud Computing and Resource Management, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 0734-2071 (e-ISSN 1557-7333). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.92 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 622 works and 85,971 citations, with an h-index of 139.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 51 days.
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.92, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Data Storage Technologies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 51 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM Transactions on Computer Systems should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACM Transactions on Computer Systems against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM Transactions on Computer Systems
- The average time from submission to first decision is 51 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Advanced Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing and Resource Management, Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0734-2071 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1557-7333 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~51 days to first decision |
| h-index | 139 |
| Total Works | 633 |
| Total Citations | 86,107 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.14 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM Transactions on Computer Systems is classified under Advanced Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing and Resource Management, Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems and Distributed systems and fault tolerance.
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, ACM Transactions on Computer Systems returns a first decision in about 51 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 633 works that have together drawn 86,107 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 139; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.921; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.14.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.921 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 108 |
| 2024 | 7 | 23 |
| 2023 | 7 | 55 |
| 2022 | 4 | 28 |
| 2021 | 6 | 61 |
| 2020 | 7 | 49 |
| 2019 | 9 | 149 |
| 2018 | 16 | 249 |
| 2017 | 18 | 346 |
| 2016 | 16 | 421 |
| 2015 | 19 | 1,234 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1,803 |
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