Cluster Computing-The Journal of Networks Software Tools and Applications
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Cluster Computing addresses the latest results in these fields that support High Performance Distributed Computing (HPDC). In HPDC environments, parallel and/or distributed computing techniques are applied to the solution of computationally intensive applications across networks of computers. The journal represents an important source of information for the growing number of researchers, developers and users of HPDC environments. Cluster Computing: the Journal of Networks, Software Tools and Applications provides a forum for presenting the latest research and technology in the fields of parallel processing, distributed computing systems and computer networks.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS
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ImpaQ AnalysisCluster Computing-The Journal of Networks Software Tools and Applications (acronym: clus, abbr: CLUSTER COMPUT, ISSN: 1386-7857) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer US in United States since 1998. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.014 (Q1), an H-index of 91.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 252 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,252 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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