Software Practice and Experience Journal Citation Rate 2026
0038-0644
eISSN 1097-024X
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Software Practice and Experience
Software Practice and Experience (SPE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies and Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0038-0644 (e-ISSN 1097-024X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.32 (Q2 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 ~$4220 USD). OpenAlex records 5,609 works and 98,580 citations, with an h-index of 120.
Software Practice and Experience Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Software Practice and Experience has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.32, placing it in the Q2 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.
Software Practice and Experience operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Software Practice and Experience 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 Software Practice and Experience against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Software Practice and Experience
- Budget $4220 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems, Logic, programming, and type systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0038-0644 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1097-024X |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4220 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Software Practice and Experience is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4220.
In our subject taxonomy, Software Practice and Experience is classified under Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems, Logic, programming, and type systems and Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques.
Software Practice and Experience 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 2.325.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.325 | 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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