Computers & Security Journal Citation Rate 2026
0167-4048
eISSN 1872-6208
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Computers & Security
Computers & Security (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Malware Detection Techniques and Information and Cyber Security, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0167-4048 (e-ISSN 1872-6208). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.27 (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 ~$3190 USD). OpenAlex records 9,842 works and 182,071 citations, with an h-index of 168.
Computers & Security Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computers & Security has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.27, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Malware Detection Techniques 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 & Security operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Computers & Security 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 & Security against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computers & Security
- Budget $3190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Information and Cyber Security, Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers & Security Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0167-4048 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6208 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computers & Security is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3190.
In our subject taxonomy, Computers & Security is classified under Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Information and Cyber Security, Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting and Network Security and Intrusion Detection.
Computers & Security 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 7.274.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.274 | 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: S12529635
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