Applied Soft Computing Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1568-4946 eISSN 1872-9681 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Applied Soft Computing
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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.
How Applied Soft Computing Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+76%
Field avg: 3.19
APC vs Field Avg
+26%
Field avg: $2665

Compared against 16 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Soft Computing

Applied Soft Computing does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.600 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Applied Soft Computing is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Applied Soft Computing is $3350 USD.

Applied Soft Computing is published by Elsevier BV.

Applied Soft Computing shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Applied Soft Computing is 1568-4946. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-9681.

Applied Soft Computing sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.60, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
5.600
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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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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