IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics Journal Citation Rate 2026
2168-2267
eISSN 2168-2275
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics (ITC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in US, catalogued under ISSN 2168-2267 (e-ISSN 2168-2275). 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 Cybernetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics 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 Cybernetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics 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 Cybernetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 2168-2267 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2168-2275 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 244 |
| Total Works | 7,254 |
| Total Citations | 388,954 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.44 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and based in United States.
Editorially, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics concentrates on Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems, Neural Networks Stability and Synchronization and Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems.
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 7,254 works that have together drawn 388,954 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 244; 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 7.44.
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Live Indexing Status
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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 | 653 | 3,476 |
| 2024 | 437 | 7,189 |
| 2023 | 350 | 9,655 |
| 2022 | 670 | 23,437 |
| 2021 | 841 | 41,488 |
| 2020 | 839 | 53,696 |
| 2019 | 606 | 44,648 |
| 2018 | 559 | 46,204 |
| 2017 | 406 | 33,134 |
| 2016 | 412 | 34,088 |
| 2015 | 367 | 31,610 |
| 2014 | 395 | 30,693 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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