IEEE Wireless Communications Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
2162-2337
eISSN 2162-2345
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About IEEE Wireless Communications Letters
IEEE Wireless Communications Letters (IWCL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in US, catalogued under ISSN 2162-2337 (e-ISSN 2162-2345). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.66 (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 Wireless Communications Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IEEE Wireless Communications Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.66, 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 Wireless Communications Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in IEEE Wireless Communications Letters 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 Wireless Communications Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 2162-2337 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2162-2345 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
IEEE Wireless Communications Letters is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and based in United States.
IEEE Wireless Communications Letters 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 3.663.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.663 | 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: S2500830676
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