Computers & Structures Journal Citation Rate 2026
0045-7949
eISSN 1879-2243
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Computers & Structures
Computers & Structures (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization and Numerical methods in engineering, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0045-7949 (e-ISSN 1879-2243). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.37 (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 ~$3940 USD). OpenAlex records 13,311 works and 369,983 citations, with an h-index of 201.
Computers & Structures Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computers & Structures has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.37, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Composite Structure Analysis and 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 & Structures operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Computers & Structures 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 & Structures against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computers & Structures
- Budget $3940 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Numerical methods in engineering, Structural Analysis and Optimization. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers & Structures Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0045-7949 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2243 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3940 USD |
| h-index | 203 |
| Total Works | 13,386 |
| Total Citations | 376,096 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.33 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computers & Structures 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 3940.
In our subject taxonomy, Computers & Structures is classified under Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Numerical methods in engineering, Structural Analysis and Optimization and Structural Health Monitoring Techniques; across recent indexed output, the largest share is original research articles (99% of records), followed by editorials & commentary (1%).
Computers & Structures is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 13,386 works that have together drawn 376,096 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 203; its most recent citation rate stands at 4.366; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.33.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.366 | 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 | 340 | 19,915 |
| 2024 | 254 | 19,618 |
| 2023 | 185 | 19,654 |
| 2022 | 126 | 19,883 |
| 2021 | 167 | 21,172 |
| 2020 | 163 | 19,698 |
| 2019 | 135 | 17,697 |
| 2018 | 148 | 16,688 |
| 2017 | 222 | 16,227 |
| 2016 | 188 | 15,867 |
| 2015 | 218 | 14,246 |
| 2014 | 193 | 14,849 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
The areas where Computers & Structures most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.
Recently Published Papers
A sample of the most recent works published in Computers & Structures, sourced from OpenAlex.
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Isogeometric analysis of the Cahn-Hilliard phase-field model coupled with strain gradient elasticity
Ole Kranzosch, Aleksandr Morozov, Sergei Khakalo · 2026-10-27 · Open Access -
Enhancing information flow in graph neural networks through geometry-preserving hierarchical connectivity
M. Chenaud, José Alves, Frédéric Magoulès · 2026-10-26 -
Dual-horizon bond-based peridynamic model for monotonic ductile fracture with PDDO-based elastoplastic correction
Kaan Bagdiken, Mehmet Dördüncü, Ugur Altay, Timon Rabczuk · 2026-10-22 -
A variational physics-informed neural network framework for upper-bound plastic limit analysis of Mindlin plates
Ngoc-Tram Bui, Duy-Khuong Ly, Thien-An Nguyen-Huynh, Trung Nguyen-Thoi · 2026-10-20 -
Exact Numerical Time Integration (ENTI) of dynamic equations of motion for discretized systems subjected to Moving Load
Michele Guerini, Rosalba Ferrari, Giuseppe Cocchetti, Egidio Rizzi · 2026-10-20 · Open Access -
Sparse measurement correction for full-field displacement prediction of nonlinear structures using reduced-order models and Gaussian process regression
Aohao Yang, Feng Wu, Chen Li, Li Zhu · 2026-10-16
Most Cited Papers
All-time most cited works published in Computers & Structures, ranked by citation count.
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2,683 cites
A simple evolutionary procedure for structural optimization
Yi Min Xie, Grant P. Steven · 1993 -
2,530 cites
A meshfree method based on the peridynamic model of solid mechanics
Stewart A. Silling, Ebrahim Askari · 2005 -
2,230 cites
Structural reliability under combined random load sequences
R. Rackwitz, Bernd Flessler · 1978 -
2,222 cites
A novel metaheuristic method for solving constrained engineering optimization problems: Crow search algorithm
Alireza Askarzadeh · 2016 -
1,662 cites
Water cycle algorithm – A novel metaheuristic optimization method for solving constrained engineering optimization problems
Hadi Eskandar, Ali Sadollah, Ardeshir Bahreininejad, Mohd Hamdi · 2012 -
1,615 cites
A fast incremental/iterative solution procedure that handles “snap-through”
M. A. Crisfield · 1981
What This Journal Publishes
Distribution of document types accepted at Computers & Structures, based on works indexed in OpenAlex. Use this to confirm your manuscript type fits the journal's scope.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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