Computers & Operations Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0305-0548
eISSN 1873-765X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Computers & Operations Research
Computers & Operations Research (COR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization and Optimization and Packing Problems, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0305-0548 (e-ISSN 1873-765X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.83 (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 ~$3210 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 8,321 works and 365,883 citations, with an h-index of 224.
Computers & Operations Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computers & Operations Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.83, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization 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 & Operations Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Computers & Operations Research 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 & Operations Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computers & Operations Research
- Budget $3210 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization, Optimization and Packing Problems, Optimization and Search Problems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers & Operations … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0305-0548 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-765X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3210 USD |
| h-index | 224 |
| Total Works | 8,366 |
| Total Citations | 369,075 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.91 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computers & Operations Research 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 3210.
In our subject taxonomy, Computers & Operations Research is classified under Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization, Optimization and Packing Problems, Optimization and Search Problems and Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms.
Computers & Operations Research 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.
OpenAlex records 8,366 works that have together drawn 369,075 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 224; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.833; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.91.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.833 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 334 | 1,227 |
| 2024 | 350 | 3,217 |
| 2023 | 309 | 4,490 |
| 2022 | 295 | 6,674 |
| 2021 | 304 | 7,053 |
| 2020 | 246 | 8,746 |
| 2019 | 232 | 8,007 |
| 2018 | 253 | 9,681 |
| 2017 | 240 | 10,190 |
| 2016 | 267 | 12,378 |
| 2015 | 214 | 8,773 |
| 2014 | 237 | 12,436 |
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