IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials Journal Citation Rate 2026
1553-877X
eISSN 2373-745X
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials (ICST) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in US, catalogued under ISSN 1553-877X (e-ISSN 2373-745X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 24.17 (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.
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 24.17, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials 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 IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1553-877X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2373-745X |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 336 |
| Total Works | 1,953 |
| Total Citations | 424,515 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 39.89 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 2645.
Editorially, IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials concentrates on Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization, IoT and Edge/Fog Computing and Software-Defined Networks and 5G.
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 1,953 works that have together drawn 424,515 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 336; its most recent citation rate stands at 24.165; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 39.89.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.165 | 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 | 144 | 3,304 |
| 2024 | 137 | 10,867 |
| 2023 | 101 | 15,083 |
| 2022 | 87 | 19,188 |
| 2021 | 90 | 20,141 |
| 2020 | 83 | 22,498 |
| 2019 | 96 | 28,360 |
| 2018 | 162 | 40,509 |
| 2017 | 138 | 32,499 |
| 2016 | 112 | 33,235 |
| 2015 | 115 | 45,311 |
| 2014 | 121 | 37,850 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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