What is the Impact Factor of Programming and Computer Software?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Programming and Computer Software is 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Programming and Computer Software indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Programming and Computer Software is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.220 (Q4) and an H-index of 24.

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

Programming and Computer Software is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,607 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Programming and Computer Software is "PROGRAM COMPUT SOFT+" with common acronym "pcs". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #20,764Hybrid

Programming and Computer Software

Acronym:pcs

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Abbreviation (ISO):PROGRAM COMPUT SOFT+

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Identifier (ISSN):0361-7688(Print)/1608-3261(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.6↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Programming and Computer Software

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.22

#20,764

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

24 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate42.9%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

80articles/year

1.08% Gold OA•97.06% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Programming and Computer Software is a peer reviewed journal devoted to problems in all areas of computer science: operating systems, compiler technology, software engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer ScienceMathematicsProgramming LanguagesOperating SystemsEngineeringAlgorithmsPhysicsArtificial IntelligenceMathematical AnalysisBiologyPhilosophyQuantum Mechanics

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Computer Science: Software Engineering

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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

COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Rank124/128

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Rank123/128

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	124/128	Q4
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	123/128	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.6

Articles / Year25

Total Citations1

2025

IF0.5

Articles / Year128

Total Citations19

2024

IF0.7

Articles / Year99

Total Citations188

2023

IF0.7

Articles / Year101

Total Citations213

2022

IF0.801

Articles / Year69

Total Citations278

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.6	25	1
2025	0.5	128	19
2024	0.7	99	188
2023	0.7	101	213
2022	0.801	69	278
2021	0.936	81	362
2020	0.637	73	452
2019	0.75	65	383
2018	0.267	61	606
2017	—	42	333
2016	—	44	272
2015	—	47	351

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #20,764Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1978-1992, 1996-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.22

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.94

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,607 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations235

3-Year Documents268

Citable Documents264

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 Rate25.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

SoftwareQ4

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: 42.9%

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):

4区COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

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

Programming and Computer Software (acronym: pcs, abbr: PROGRAM COMPUT SOFT+, ISSN: 0361-7688) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.220 (Q4), an H-index of 24.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 80 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,607 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.