Computers & Fluids Journal Citation Rate 2026
0045-7930
eISSN 1879-0747
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Computers & Fluids
Computers & Fluids (CF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics and Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0045-7930 (e-ISSN 1879-0747). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.29 (Q2 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 ~$3860 USD). OpenAlex records 7,252 works and 197,180 citations, with an h-index of 159.
Computers & Fluids Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computers & Fluids has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.29, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics 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 & Fluids operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Computers & Fluids 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 & Fluids against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computers & Fluids
- Budget $3860 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers & Fluids Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0045-7930 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0747 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3860 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computers & Fluids 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 3860.
In our subject taxonomy, Computers & Fluids is classified under Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows and Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis.
Computers & Fluids 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 2.287.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.287 | 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: S195914795
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