Computer Communications Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0140-3664 eISSN 1873-703X Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Computer Communications
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Computer Communications (CC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Wireless Network Optimization and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0140-3664 (e-ISSN 1873-703X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.42 (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 ~$2300 USD). OpenAlex records 11,723 works and 192,893 citations, with an h-index of 161.

Computer Communications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Computer Communications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.42, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Wireless Network Optimization 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.

Computer Communications operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Computer Communications 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 Computer Communications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Computer Communications
  • Budget $2300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Wireless Network Optimization, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Network Traffic and Congestion Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computer Communications Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+99%
Field avg: 2.22
APC vs Field Avg
-9%
Field avg: $2530

Compared against 9 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0140-3664
ISSN (Online) 1873-703X
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2300 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Computer Communications is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2300.

In our subject taxonomy, Computer Communications is classified under Advanced Wireless Network Optimization, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Network Traffic and Congestion Control and Software-Defined Networks and 5G.

Computer Communications 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 4.416.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Communications

Computer Communications does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.416 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Computer Communications is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Computer Communications is $2300 USD.

Computer Communications is published by Elsevier BV.

Computer Communications 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 Computer Communications is 0140-3664. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-703X.

Computer Communications sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.42, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.416
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.416 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S115004586

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