What is the Impact Factor of Theory of Computing?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Theory of Computing is 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Theory of Computing indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Theory of Computing is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.348 (Q3) and an H-index of 25.

Who publishes Theory of Computing and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Theory of Computing is published by University of Chicago, Department of Computer Science. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,297 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Theory of Computing?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Theory of Computing is "THEOR COMPUT". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #15,667Hybrid

Theory of Computing

Abbreviation (ISO):THEOR COMPUT

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Identifier (ISSN):1557-2862(Print)

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Publisher:University of Chicago, Department of Computer Science

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.4↓ -0.3

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 Theory of Computing

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.348

#15,667

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

25 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

8articles/year

87.5% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

"Theory of Computing" (ToC) is an online journal dedicated to the widest dissemination, free of charge, of research papers in theoretical computer science. The journal does not differ from the best existing periodicals in its commitment to and method of peer review to ensure the highest quality. The scientific content of ToC is guaranteed by a world-class editorial board.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics95.2%Computer science93.3%Combinatorics22%

Primary Research Areas

Computer Science Computational Theory and Mathematics

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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, THEORY & METHODS

Rank141/146

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

Rank137/147

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCRSCIE	141/146	Q4
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCISCIE	137/147	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.4

Articles / Year8

Total Citations183

2025

IF0.7

Articles / Year16

Total Citations3

2024

IF0.6

Articles / Year8

Total Citations2

2023

IF1

Articles / Year12

Total Citations3

2022

IF0.816

Articles / Year25

Total Citations49

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.4	8	183
2025	0.7	16	3
2024	0.6	8	2
2023	1	12	3
2022	0.816	25	49
2021	1	12	47
2020	1.098	21	183
2019	1	23	152
2018	0	23	286
2017	—	23	176
2016	—	23	463
2015	—	23	1,035

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,667Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005-2011, 2013-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.348

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.50

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,297 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations30

3-Year Documents43

Citable Documents38

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 Rate16.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computational Theory and MathematicsQ3

Theoretical Computer ScienceQ3

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: 0%

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, THEORY & METHODS

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

Theory of Computing (abbr: THEOR COMPUT, ISSN: 1557-2862) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Computer Science, published by University of Chicago, Department of Computer Science in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.348 (Q3), an H-index of 25.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 8 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,297 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.