ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1049-331X
eISSN 1557-7392
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology
ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology (ATSEM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Malware Detection Techniques and Software Engineering Research, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 1049-331X (e-ISSN 1557-7392). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.41 (Q1 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 1,925 works and 64,134 citations, with an h-index of 120.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 30 days.
ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.41, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Malware Detection Techniques 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 Software Engineering and Methodology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 30 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology 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 Software Engineering and Methodology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM Transactions on Software Engineering …
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 30 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Software Engineering Research, Software Reliability and Analysis Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1049-331X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1557-7392 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~30 days to first decision |
| h-index | 122 |
| Total Works | 1,986 |
| Total Citations | 65,904 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.57 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology is classified under Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Software Engineering Research, Software Reliability and Analysis Research and Software System Performance and Reliability.
ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology 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 Software Engineering and Methodology returns a first decision in about 30 days (fast for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,986 works that have together drawn 65,904 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 122; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.412; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.57.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.412 | 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 | 374 | 2,414 |
| 2024 | 271 | 4,724 |
| 2023 | 159 | 3,232 |
| 2022 | 152 | 4,583 |
| 2021 | 79 | 2,810 |
| 2020 | 41 | 1,220 |
| 2019 | 34 | 895 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1,074 |
| 2017 | 21 | 660 |
| 2016 | 20 | 678 |
| 2015 | 27 | 1,169 |
| 2014 | 53 | 2,443 |
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