Computers in Human Behavior Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0747-5632 eISSN 1873-7692 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Computers in Human Behavior
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Computers in Human Behavior (CHB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child Development and Digital Technology and Digital Marketing and Social Media, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0747-5632 (e-ISSN 1873-7692). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.42 (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 ~$3440 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 9,109 works and 809,194 citations, with an h-index of 354.

Computers in Human Behavior Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Computers in Human Behavior has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.42, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Child Development and Digital Technology 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 in Human Behavior operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Computers in Human Behavior
  • Budget $3440 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Child Development and Digital Technology, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Impact of Technology on Adolescents. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers in Human … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+94%
Field avg: 4.86
APC vs Field Avg
+13%
Field avg: $3052

Compared against 25 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0747-5632
ISSN (Online) 1873-7692
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3440 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Computers in Human Behavior is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3440.

In our subject taxonomy, Computers in Human Behavior is classified under Child Development and Digital Technology, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Impact of Technology on Adolescents and Social Media and Politics.

Computers in Human Behavior is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 9.421.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Computers in Human Behavior

Computers in Human Behavior does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 9.421 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Computers in Human Behavior is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Computers in Human Behavior is $3440 USD.

Computers in Human Behavior is published by Elsevier BV.

Computers in Human Behavior shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. 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 in Human Behavior is 0747-5632. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-7692.

Computers in Human Behavior sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 9.42, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
9.421
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 9.421 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: May 11, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S204030396

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