Journal of Systems and Software Citation Rate 2026
0164-1212
eISSN 1873-1228
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Systems and Software
Journal of Systems and Software (JSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies and Software Engineering Research, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0164-1212 (e-ISSN 1873-1228). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.27 (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 (APC ~$3560 USD).
Journal of Systems and Software Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Systems and Software has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.27, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies 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.
Journal of Systems and Software operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Systems and Software 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 Journal of Systems and Software against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Systems and Software
- Budget $3560 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Engineering Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0164-1212 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-1228 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3560 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Systems and Software is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3560.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Systems and Software is classified under Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Engineering Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices and Software Reliability and Analysis Research.
Journal of Systems and Software 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 3.269.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.269 | 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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OpenAlex ID: S37879656
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