Computers & Education Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0360-1315 eISSN 1873-782X Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Computers & Education
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Computers & Education (CE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods and Legal and Regulatory Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0360-1315 (e-ISSN 1873-782X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.43 (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 ~$4220 USD).

Computers & Education Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Computers & Education has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.43, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods 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.

Computers & Education operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Computers & Education 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 Computers & Education against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Computers & Education
  • Budget $4220 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers & Education Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+248%
Field avg: 3.0
APC vs Field Avg
+138%
Field avg: $1770

Compared against 16 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0360-1315
ISSN (Online) 1873-782X
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $4220 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Computers & Education is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4220.

In our subject taxonomy, Computers & Education is classified under Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies and Military Technology and Strategies.

Computers & Education 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 10.433.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Computers & Education

Computers & Education does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 10.433 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Computers & Education is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Computers & Education is $4220 USD.

Computers & Education is published by Elsevier BV.

Computers & Education 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 Computers & Education is 0360-1315. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-782X.

Computers & Education sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 10.43, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
10.433
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 10.433 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: S4210172634

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