Cryptography and Communications-Discrete-Structures Boolean Functions and Sequences
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Aims & Scope
The scope of the journal focuses on discrete structures used in stream and block ciphers in symmetric cryptography; code division multiple access in communications; and random number generation for statistics, cryptography and numerical methods. In particular, papers covering Boolean functions and sequences, without excluding any other discrete structure used in cryptography and communications, such as finite fields and other algebraic structures, are strongly encouraged.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCryptography and Communications-Discrete-Structures Boolean Functions and Sequences (acronym: ccds, abbr: CRYPTOGR COMMUN, ISSN: 1936-2447) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE, published by Springer US in United States since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.853 (Q1), an H-index of 28.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 6 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 81 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,281 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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