IEEE Transactions on Communications Journal Citation Rate 2026
0090-6778
eISSN 1558-0857
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About IEEE Transactions on Communications
IEEE Transactions on Communications (ITC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in US, catalogued under ISSN 0090-6778 (e-ISSN 1558-0857). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.00 (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 Transactions on Communications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IEEE Transactions on Communications has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.00, 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 Transactions on Communications operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in IEEE Transactions on Communications 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 Transactions on Communications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0090-6778 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1558-0857 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 311 |
| Total Works | 18,089 |
| Total Citations | 708,387 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.63 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
IEEE Transactions on Communications is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and based in United States.
Editorially, IEEE Transactions on Communications concentrates on Advanced Wireless Communication Techniques, Wireless Communication Networks Research and Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization.
IEEE Transactions on Communications is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 18,089 works that have together drawn 708,387 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 311; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 9.500 (2023) to 10.000 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.63.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 9.500 to 10.000), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.000 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 9.500 | 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 | 932 | 2,579 |
| 2024 | 802 | 8,033 |
| 2023 | 665 | 12,935 |
| 2022 | 597 | 19,176 |
| 2021 | 611 | 22,210 |
| 2020 | 636 | 25,271 |
| 2019 | 609 | 23,462 |
| 2018 | 596 | 20,816 |
| 2017 | 589 | 23,315 |
| 2016 | 509 | 21,942 |
| 2015 | 479 | 21,342 |
| 2014 | 447 | 18,877 |
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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