ACM Transactions on Computing Education Journal Citation Rate 2026
1946-6226
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Fast Review
About ACM Transactions on Computing Education
ACM Transactions on Computing Education (ATCE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Educational Games and Gamification and Gender and Technology in Education, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 1946-6226. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.19 (Q2 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 673 works and 20,355 citations, with an h-index of 71.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 24 days.
ACM Transactions on Computing Education Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM Transactions on Computing Education has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.19, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Educational Games and Gamification 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 Computing Education operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 24 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM Transactions on Computing Education 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 Computing Education against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM Transactions on Computing Education
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 24 days.
- This journal covers Educational Games and Gamification, Gender and Technology in Education, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1946-6226 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~24 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM Transactions on Computing Education is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM Transactions on Computing Education is classified under Educational Games and Gamification, Gender and Technology in Education, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods and Online Learning and Analytics.
For prospective authors, ACM Transactions on Computing Education returns a first decision in about 24 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.186.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.186 | 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.
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