What is the Impact Factor of Nature Computational Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Nature Computational Science is 20.3, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Nature Computational Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Nature Computational Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 4.252 (Q1) and an H-index of 56.

Who publishes Nature Computational Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Nature Computational Science is published by International Academic Publisher. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $4,130 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #393Top JournalHybrid

Nature Computational Science

Identifier (ISSN):2662-8457(Online)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

20.3↑ +2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Nature Computational Science

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):20.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

4.252

#393

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

56 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation RateN/A

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

120articles/year

29.75% Gold OA•N/A Original Research

Aims & Scope

Nature Computational Science is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the development and use of computational techniques and mathematical models, as well as their application to address complex problems across a range of scientific disciplines. The journal publishes both fundamental and applied research, from groundbreaking algorithms, tools and frameworks that notably help to advance scientific research, to methodologies that use computing capabilities in novel ways to find new insights and solve challenging real-world problems. By doing so, the journal creates a unique environment to bring together different disciplines to discuss the latest advances in computational science.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science76.4%Biology47.3%Physics39.9%Chemistry33.3%Artificial intelligence33%Mathematics32.5%Quantum mechanics30.5%Engineering26.8%Genetics23.6%Biochemistry23.4%Psychology20.5%Medicine20.2%

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Rank3/185

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

Rank2/146

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

Rank7/140

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Rank4/185

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

Rank2/147

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

Rank6/140

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS	JCRSCIE	3/185	Q1
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCRSCIE	2/146	Q1
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	7/140	Q1
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS	JCISCIE	4/185	Q1
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCISCIE	2/147	Q1
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES	JCISCIE	6/140	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

6 year

2026Latest

IF20.3

Articles / Year120

Total Citations212

2025

IF18.3

Articles / Year183

Total Citations1,360

2024

IF12

Articles / Year167

Total Citations3,630

2023

IF11.3

Articles / Year197

Total Citations4,998

2022

IF—

Articles / Year208

Total Citations7,997

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	20.3	120	212
2025	18.3	183	1,360
2024	12	167	3,630
2023	11.3	197	4,998
2022	—	208	7,997
2021	—	180	7,548

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #393Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2021-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

4.252

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

8.54

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$4,130 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations4,645

3-Year Documents538

Citable Documents266

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)2

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate35.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Networks and CommunicationsQ1

Computer Science ApplicationsQ1

Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q1

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: N/A

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):

1区 (Zone 1)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

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

Nature Computational Science is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Computer Science, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 20.3, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 4.252 (Q1), an H-index of 56.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 120 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,130 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.