What is the Impact Factor of Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization is 0.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.627 (Q2) and an H-index of 15.

Who publishes Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization is published by Azerbaijan Shahid Madani University. It operates under a Diamond Open Access model, exempting authors completely from Article Processing Charges ($0 USD APC).

WoS ESCI Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #9,379Diamond OADiamond OA

Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization

Identifier (ISSN):2538-2128(Print)/2538-2136(Online)

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Publisher:Azerbaijan Shahid Madani University

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.8– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.627

#9,379

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

15 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ2

Self-Citation Rate25%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessDiamond OA

10articles/year

0% Gold OA•98.72% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization (ISSN: 2538-2128) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Mathematics, published by Azerbaijan Shahid Madani University in Iran, Islamic Republic Of. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.627 (Q2), an H-index of 15.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MathematicsComputer science98.3%Combinatorics96.7%Discrete mathematics95%Theoretical computer science92.6%Graph92.6%Vertex (graph theory)73.6%Domination analysis35.5%Mathematical analysis33.1%Physics29.8%Dominating set28.1%Engineering24.8%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank215/492

IndexESCI

JCRESCI2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank244/345

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank263/492

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank211/345

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS	JCRESCI	215/492	Q2
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRESCI	244/345	Q3
MATHEMATICS	JCIESCI	263/492	Q3
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCIESCI	211/345	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

8 year

2026Latest

IF0.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF1.6

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF—

Articles / Year10

Total Citations8

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.8	—	—
2025	0.8	—	—
2024	0.8	—	—
2023	1.6	—	—
2022	—	10	8
2021	—	34	47
2019	—	2	3
2017	—	2	1

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #9,379Scopus Q2Diamond OASCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Mathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.627

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.40

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations192

3-Year Documents140

Citable Documents136

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate26.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Control and OptimizationQ2

Discrete Mathematics and CombinatoricsQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 25%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 10 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Diamond OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.