Journal profile · Telecommunications
Computer Communications
ISSN 0140-3664 · eISSN 1873-703X · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1978
Computer Communications: CAS Zone 3 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.04; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,620; review about 177 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 25%; 248 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computer Communications is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Network Traffic and Congestion Control, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks and Software-Defined Networks and 5G, together about 22.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal for the Computer and Telecommunications IndustryComputer and Communications networks are key infrastructures of the information society with high socio-economic value as they contribute to the correct operations of many critical services (from healthcare to finance and transportation). Internet is the core of today's computer-communication infrastructures. This has transformed the Internet, from a robust network for data transfer between computers, to a global, content-rich, communication and information system where contents are increasingly generated by the users, and distributed according to human social relations. Next-generation network technologies, architectures and protocols are therefore required to overcome the limitations of the legacy Internet and add new capabilities and services. The future Internet should be ubiquitous, secure, resilient, and closer to human communication paradigms.Computer Communications is a peer-reviewed international journal that publishes high-quality scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks (on all layers, except the physical layer), with a special attention to the evolution of the Internet architecture, protocols, services, and applications. Topics include, but are not limited to:Internet of ThingsEdge/cloud computingGreen networkingMobile and ubiquitous networksTerrestrial and Non-terrestrial networksMobile network services and applicationsExperimental test-beds and research platformsAlgorithmic aspects of communication networksEmerging technologies for next generation networkFuture Internet architecture, protocols and servicesModeling, measurement, and simulation of computer communication networks
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Telecommunications
Editor-in-chief Damla TurgutPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 35 in mainland China (about 16%); most named Italy 41, Mainland China 35, United States 24, France 15, Germany 11 (215 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Network Traffic and Congestion ControlComputer Science9.7%
- Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksComputer Science6.5%
- Software-Defined Networks and 5GComputer Science6%
- Wireless Networks and ProtocolsComputer Science5.9%
- Advanced Wireless Network OptimizationEngineering5.1%
- Advanced Optical Network TechnologiesEngineering5%
- Caching and Content DeliveryComputer Science4.5%
- Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor NetworksComputer Science4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Telecommunications | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Telecommunications | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Telecommunications | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.04LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.04LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 163OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,954OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.59OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.75%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 226LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 11,761 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 183 | 57 | 72 |
| 2025 | 248 | 94 | 839 |
| 2024 | 298 | 90 | 3,165 |
| 2023 | 367 | 107 | 5,165 |
| 2022 | 382 | 97 | 9,056 |
| 2021 | 388 | 65 | 11,369 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
177 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 4.3 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 4.3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 25%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 80 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 177 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,620 / EUR 2,450 / GBP 2,100 / JPY 324,960 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,490 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted5
- original research articleComputer Communications invites scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks …Length not stated
- protocolComputer Communications invites scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks …Length not stated
- reviewComputer Communications invites scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks …Length not stated
- review articleComputer Communications invites scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks …Length not stated
- surveyComputer Communications invites scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1978
- ISSN
- 0140-3664
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-703X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computer Communications
What CAS zone is Computer Communications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Computer Communications is in Zone 3 of Computer Science, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Computer Science, Information Systems / Engineering, Electrical & Electronic / Telecommunications. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Computer Communications?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.04; CiteScore 12.1, h-index 163.
How long does peer review take at Computer Communications?
The publisher reports about 177 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 4.3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 25%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Computer Communications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Computer Communications based?
Of the 215 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 35 (about 16%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (41), Mainland China (35) and United States (24). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computer Communications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computer Communications is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Computer Communications open access, and what is the APC?
Computer Communications is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,620.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .