What is the Impact Factor of Computer?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Computer is 2.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Computer indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Computer is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.541 (Q2) and an H-index of 192.

Who publishes Computer and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Computer is published by IEEE Computer Society. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,114 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Computer?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Computer is "COMPUTER" with common acronym "com-cs". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #10,965Hybrid

Computer

Acronym:com-cs

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Abbreviation (ISO):COMPUTER

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Identifier (ISSN):0018-9162(Print)

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Publisher:IEEE Computer Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.2↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Computer

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.541

#10,965

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

192

192 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate10%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

128articles/year

4.76% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Computer, the flagship publication of the IEEE Computer Society, publishes peer-reviewed articles written for and by computer researchers and practitioners representing the full spectrum of computing and information technology, from hardware to software and from emerging research to new applications. The aim is to provide more technical substance than trade magazines and more practical ideas than research journals. Computer seeks to deliver useful information for all computing professionals and students, including computer scientists, engineers, and practitioners of all levels.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer ScienceEngineeringOperating SystemsMathematicsProgramming LanguagesWorld Wide Web & Internet

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Computer Science: Software Engineering

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Special Issues

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

JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

Rank40/60

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Rank69/128

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

Rank39/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Rank75/128

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE	JCRSCIE	40/60	Q3
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	69/128	Q3
COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE	JCISCIE	39/61	Q3
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	75/128	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.2

Articles / Year307

Total Citations33

2025

IF2.3

Articles / Year561

Total Citations476

2024

IF2

Articles / Year477

Total Citations1,117

2023

IF2.2

Articles / Year436

Total Citations1,596

2022

IF2.256

Articles / Year419

Total Citations2,332

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.2	307	33
2025	2.3	561	476
2024	2	477	1,117
2023	2.2	436	1,596
2022	2.256	419	2,332
2021	2.683	395	1,630
2020	4.419	393	2,696
2019	3.564	361	2,891
2018	1.94	347	5,141
2017	—	380	12,394
2016	—	382	6,477
2015	—	358	5,001

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,965Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1970-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.541

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.29

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,114 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,449

3-Year Documents600

Citable Documents546

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 Rate25.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q2

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: 10%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

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

Computer (acronym: com-cs, abbr: COMPUTER, ISSN: 0018-9162) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by IEEE Computer Society in United States since 1970. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.541 (Q2), an H-index of 192.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 128 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,114 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.