Computer Networks Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1389-1286 eISSN 1872-7069 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Computer Networks

Computer Networks (CN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in NL. It is catalogued under ISSN 1389-1286 (electronic ISSN 1872-7069).

Computer Networks Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Computer Networks has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.99, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.

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

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

Submission Tips for Computer Networks
  • Budget $2370 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 1389-1286
ISSN (Online) 1872-7069
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $2370 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Computer Networks is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2370.

Computer Networks 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 3.988.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Networks

The current impact factor of Computer Networks is 3.988.

No, Computer Networks is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Computer Networks is $2370 USD.

Computer Networks is published by Elsevier BV.

Computer Networks 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 Networks is 1389-1286. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-7069.

Computer Networks sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.99, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 3.988 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: S63392143

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