What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking is 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.495 (Q2) and an H-index of 48.

Who publishes International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,881 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking is "INT. J. SATELL. COMMUN. NETWORKING" with common acronym "sat". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #12,008Hybrid

International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking

Acronym:sat

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Abbreviation (ISO):INT. J. SATELL. COMMUN. NETWORKING

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Identifier (ISSN):1542-0973(Print)/1542-0981(Online)

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Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.495

#12,008

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

48 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate11.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

42articles/year

32.67% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The journal covers all aspects of the theory, practice and operation of satellite systems and networks. Papers must address some aspect of satellite systems or their applications. Topics covered include: -Satellite communication and broadcast systems- Satellite navigation and positioning systems- Satellite networks and networking- Hybrid systems- Equipment-earth stations/terminals, payloads, launchers and components- Description of new systems, operations and trials- Planning and operations- Performance analysis- Interoperability- Propagation and interference- Enabling technologies-coding/modulation/signal processing, etc.- Mobile/Broadcast/Navigation/fixed services- Service provision, marketing, economics and business aspects- Standards and regulation- Network protocols

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science99.5%Engineering80.1%Telecommunications74.4%Physics59.6%Computer network59.3%Aerospace engineering50.4%Astronomy49%Satellite46.8%Electrical engineering40%Operating system38.8%Mathematics38.6%Communications satellite33.7%Electronic engineering27.3%Statistics26.1%Channel (broadcasting)24.4%Computer security22.5%Quantum mechanics21.6%Optics21.4%Geography21%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Telecommunications

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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

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Rank30/59

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Rank100/127

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JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Rank38/59

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Rank97/128

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE	JCRSCIE	30/59	Q3
TELECOMMUNICATIONS	JCRSCIE	100/127	Q4
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE	JCISCIE	38/59	Q3
TELECOMMUNICATIONS	JCISCIE	97/128	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year63

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year61

Total Citations139

2024

IF0.9

Articles / Year39

Total Citations91

2023

IF1.7

Articles / Year43

Total Citations220

2022

IF1.348

Articles / Year37

Total Citations166

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	63	5
2025	1.6	61	139
2024	0.9	39	91
2023	1.7	43	220
2022	1.348	37	166
2021	1.617	54	365
2020	1.652	66	615
2019	1.633	41	482
2018	1.368	66	752
2017	—	52	265
2016	—	71	515
2015	—	68	805

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,008Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2003-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.495

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.39

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,881 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations226

3-Year Documents98

Citable Documents95

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 Rate23.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ2

Media TechnologyQ2

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: 11.1%

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)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

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

International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (acronym: sat, abbr: INT. J. SATELL. COMMUN. NETWORKING, ISSN: 1542-0973) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.495 (Q2), an H-index of 48.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 42 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,881 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.