Top 10 Computer Science Journals (2026 Ranking)
Explore the leading academic journals in Computer Science. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.
Highest Citation Rate Computer Science Journal 2026
The highest citation rate computer science journal currently in our catalog is IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 24.30, published by IEEE. The ranked list below shows the full computer science journal ranking by Citation Rate.
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Computer Science Journals — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest citation rate computer science journal in 2026?
The top-ranked computer science journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.
How do I search journal of computer science citation rate?
Use the ISSN Checker to look up any computer science journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.
Are there open access computer science journals with high citation rate?
Yes — computer science titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.
What does computer science journal ranking mean?
The computer science journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »
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