Theoretical Computer Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0304-3975
eISSN 1879-2294
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Theoretical Computer Science
Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Graph Theory Research and Algorithms and Data Compression, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0304-3975 (e-ISSN 1879-2294). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.82 (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 ~$2690 USD). OpenAlex records 17,720 works and 388,449 citations, with an h-index of 209.
Theoretical Computer Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Theoretical Computer Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.82, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Graph Theory Research 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.
Theoretical Computer Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Theoretical 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 Theoretical Computer Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Theoretical Computer Science
- Budget $2690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Graph Theory Research, Algorithms and Data Compression, Formal Methods in Verification. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0304-3975 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2294 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Theoretical Computer Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2690.
In our subject taxonomy, Theoretical Computer Science is classified under Advanced Graph Theory Research, Algorithms and Data Compression, Formal Methods in Verification and Logic, programming, and type systems.
Theoretical Computer Science 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 0.820.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.820 | 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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