Information Processing Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0020-0190
eISSN 1872-6119
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Information Processing Letters
Information Processing Letters (IPL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Graph Theory Research and Algorithms and Data Compression, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0020-0190 (e-ISSN 1872-6119). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.55 (Q3 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 ~$2200 USD). OpenAlex records 8,743 works and 168,626 citations, with an h-index of 146.
Information Processing Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Information Processing Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.55, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Graph Theory Research 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.
Information Processing Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Information Processing 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 Information Processing Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Information Processing Letters
- Budget $2200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Graph Theory Research, Algorithms and Data Compression, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0020-0190 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6119 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2200 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Information Processing Letters is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2200.
In our subject taxonomy, Information Processing Letters is classified under Advanced Graph Theory Research, Algorithms and Data Compression, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs and Optimization and Search Problems.
Information Processing 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 0.546.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.546 | 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
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