Computer Networks Journal Citation Rate 2026
1389-1286
eISSN 1872-7069
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Computer Networks
Computer Networks (CN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Caching and Content Delivery and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1389-1286 (e-ISSN 1872-7069). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.99 (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 ~$2370 USD). OpenAlex records 9,820 works and 310,011 citations, with an h-index of 198.
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 within the Caching and Content Delivery 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 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.
- This journal covers Caching and Content Delivery, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Network Security and Intrusion Detection. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computer Networks Compares
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| 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.
In our subject taxonomy, Computer Networks is classified under Caching and Content Delivery, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Network Security and Intrusion Detection and Network Traffic and Congestion Control.
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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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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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