Communications Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
2731-3395
eISSN 2731-3395
Nature Portfolio
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Communications Engineering
Communications Engineering (CE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), published by Nature Portfolio in GB and in circulation since 2022, catalogued under ISSN 2731-3395 (e-ISSN 2731-3395). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.37 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2290 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 748 works and 6,904 citations, with an h-index of 36.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 59 days.
Communications Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Communications Engineering has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.37, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Communications Engineering makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2290 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 59 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Communications Engineering 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 Communications Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Communications Engineering
- The average time from submission to first decision is 59 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $2290 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2731-3395 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2731-3395 |
| Publisher | Nature Portfolio |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2022 |
| APC / Cost | $2290 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~59 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Communications Engineering is published by Nature Portfolio, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2022. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 2290.
In our subject taxonomy, Communications Engineering is classified under Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General).
Communications Engineering is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Communications Engineering returns a first decision in about 59 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.370.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.370 | 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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