Journal of Universal Computer Science Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0948-695X eISSN 0948-6968 Graz University of Technology AT

Q1 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA Top Tier

About Journal of Universal Computer Science
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Journal of Universal Computer Science (JUCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Electronic computers. Computer science, published by Graz University of Technology in AT and in circulation since 2021, catalogued under ISSN 0948-695X (e-ISSN 0948-6968). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 696 works and 3,642 citations, with an h-index of 26.

Journal of Universal Computer Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Universal Computer Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Electronic computers. Computer science 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Journal of Universal Computer Science makes all articles freely available to readers.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Universal Computer Science 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 Universal Computer Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Universal Computer Science
  • As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
  • This journal covers Electronic computers. Computer science. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Universal … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+260%
Field avg: 15.81

Compared against 12 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0948-695X
ISSN (Online) 0948-6968
Publisher Graz University of Technology
Country Austria
Established 2021
APC / Cost Free (Diamond)
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Universal Computer Science is published by Graz University of Technology, based in Austria and in publication since 2021. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Universal Computer Science is classified under Electronic computers. Computer science.

Journal of Universal Computer Science is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Universal Computer Science

Journal of Universal Computer Science does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 56.900 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Journal of Universal Computer Science is an open access journal. It is a Diamond Open Access journal with no publication fees.

Journal of Universal Computer Science is completely free to publish in — it charges no Article Processing Charges (APC).

Journal of Universal Computer Science is published by Graz University of Technology.

Journal of Universal Computer Science shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — Journal of Universal Computer Science is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Journal of Universal Computer Science is 0948-695X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 0948-6968.

Journal of Universal Computer Science sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 56.90, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated September 2026

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OpenAlex
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Citation Rate
56.900
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
Historical Trend

The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.

Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2024 56.900 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2023 54.055 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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