Applied Soft Computing Journal Citation Rate 2026
1568-4946
eISSN 1872-9681
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Applied Soft Computing
Applied Soft Computing (ASC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1568-4946 (e-ISSN 1872-9681). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.60 (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 (APC ~$3350 USD). OpenAlex records 14,550 works and 535,092 citations, with an h-index of 236.
Applied Soft Computing Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Soft Computing has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.60, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms 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.
Applied Soft Computing operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Soft Computing 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 Applied Soft Computing against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Soft Computing
- Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms, Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications, Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1568-4946 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-9681 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Soft Computing is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Soft Computing is classified under Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms, Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications, Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research and Multi-Criteria Decision Making.
Applied Soft Computing is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.600.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.600 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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