Microprocessors and Microsystems Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0141-9331 eISSN 1872-9436 Elsevier BV NL

Q3 Quartile

About Microprocessors and Microsystems
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Microprocessors and Microsystems (MM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems and Embedded Systems Design Techniques, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0141-9331 (e-ISSN 1872-9436). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.29 (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 9,988 works and 62,556 citations, with an h-index of 84.

Microprocessors and Microsystems Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Microprocessors and Microsystems has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.29, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems 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.

Microprocessors and Microsystems operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Microprocessors and Microsystems 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 Microprocessors and Microsystems against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Microprocessors and Microsystems
  • Budget $2200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems, Embedded Systems Design Techniques, Interconnection Networks and Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Microprocessors and Microsystems Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-48%
Field avg: 2.47
APC vs Field Avg
-35%
Field avg: $3365

Compared against 24 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0141-9331
ISSN (Online) 1872-9436
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $2200 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Microprocessors and Microsystems 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, Microprocessors and Microsystems is classified under Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems, Embedded Systems Design Techniques, Interconnection Networks and Systems and Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques.

Microprocessors and Microsystems 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 1.293.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Microprocessors and Microsystems

Microprocessors and Microsystems does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.293 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Microprocessors and Microsystems is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Microprocessors and Microsystems is $2200 USD.

Microprocessors and Microsystems is published by Elsevier BV.

Microprocessors and Microsystems shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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.

The ISSN of Microprocessors and Microsystems is 0141-9331. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-9436.

Microprocessors and Microsystems sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.29, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.293
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.293 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: S195663827

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