Logical Methods in Computer Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1860-5974 eISSN 1860-5974 Logical Methods in Computer Science e.V. DE

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About Logical Methods in Computer Science
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Logical Methods in Computer Science (LMCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Electronic computers. Computer science and Logic, published by Logical Methods in Computer Science e.V. in DE and in circulation since 2004, catalogued under ISSN 1860-5974 (e-ISSN 1860-5974). 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 1,732 works and 15,040 citations, with an h-index of 47.

Logical Methods in Computer Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Logical Methods in 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, Logical Methods in Computer Science makes all articles freely available to readers.

Researchers looking to publish in Logical Methods in 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 Logical Methods in Computer Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Logical Methods in 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, Logic. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Logical Methods in … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
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Field avg: 14.62

Compared against 13 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1860-5974
ISSN (Online) 1860-5974
Publisher Logical Methods in Computer Science e.V.
Country Germany
Established 2004
APC / Cost Free (Diamond)
DOAJ Listed
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Logical Methods in Computer Science is published by Logical Methods in Computer Science e.V., based in Germany and in publication since 2004. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.

In our subject taxonomy, Logical Methods in Computer Science is classified under Electronic computers. Computer science and Logic.

Logical Methods in 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 Logical Methods in Computer Science

Logical Methods in 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, Logical Methods in Computer Science is an open access journal. It is a Diamond Open Access journal with no publication fees.

Logical Methods in Computer Science is completely free to publish in — it charges no Article Processing Charges (APC).

Logical Methods in Computer Science is published by Logical Methods in Computer Science e.V..

Logical Methods in 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 — Logical Methods in Computer Science is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Logical Methods in Computer Science is 1860-5974. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1860-5974.

Logical Methods in 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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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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