IEEE Communications Letters
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for IEEE Communications Letters
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
181 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The IEEE Communications Letters publishes short papers in a rapid publication cycle on advances in the state-of-the-art of communication over different media and channels including wire, underground, waveguide, optical fiber, and storage channels. Both theoretical contributions (including new techniques, concepts, and analyses) and practical contributions (including system experiments and prototypes, and new applications) are encouraged. This journal focuses on the physical layer and the link layer of communication systems.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisIEEE Communications Letters (acronym: comml-ieee, abbr: IEEE COMMUN. LETT, ISSN: 1089-7798) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. in United States since 1997. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.601 (Q1), an H-index of 181.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 820 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,687 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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