Journal profile · COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
IET Networks
ISSN 2047-4954 · eISSN 2047-4962 · Wiley · United Kingdom
IET Networks: CAS Zone 4 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 2,400; median 131 days to acceptance (41 articles, last 24 months); 25 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
IET Networks is published by Wiley and is in Zone 4 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Software-Defined Networks and 5G and Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization, together about 22.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IET Networks is a Gold Open Access journal that covers novel fundamental and applied research in computer networks. Aspects of computer networks covered in the journal include, but are not limited to: network protocols, medium access, routing, and transport; network architecture, design, planning, and resilience; network operation and management; simulation and modelling, analysis, and experiments. Use cases of computer networks include, but are not limited to: wired and wireless networking; participatory, mesh, and opportunistic networks; heterogeneous and hybrid networks; overlay networks and networks-of-networks; on-chip, local, wide area, and satellite networks; mobile broadband and cellular networks; cyber-physical systems and tactile Internet; sensor, vehicular, underwater, and UAV networks; future Internet and internetworking designs. Indexing Information: ACM Guide to Computing Literature (ACM) COMPENDEX (Elsevier) Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Emerging Sources Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics) INSPEC (IET) SCOPUS (Elsevier) The DBLP Computer Science Bibliography (University of Trier) Web of Science (Clarivate)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Editor-in-chief Michael D. LogothetisPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 12%); most named United Kingdom 8, Greece 6, Mainland China 5, Taiwan, China 4, India 3 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksComputer Science8%
- Software-Defined Networks and 5GComputer Science7.7%
- Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationEngineering6.8%
- Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor NetworksComputer Science6.4%
- Cooperative Communication and Network CodingComputer Science5.9%
- Network Security and Intrusion DetectionComputer Science5.6%
- IoT and Edge/Fog ComputingComputer Science5.3%
- Network Traffic and Congestion ControlComputer Science4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexWeb of ScienceINSPECDBLPPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- h-index
- 37OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 178OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.97OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 22LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 590 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| 2025 | 25 | 25 | 114 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 190 |
| 2023 | 36 | 36 | 153 |
| 2022 | 48 | 48 | 436 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 270 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
131 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 96 days – 232 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 24 days (41 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 162 days
- Sample
- 41 articles with submission and acceptance dates (47 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 33 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 33 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,400 / GBP 1,850 / EUR 2,170 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,390 / EUR 2,160 / GBP 1,840 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,270 / GBP 1,750 / EUR 2,060 | Yes | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Chicago
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted10
- case studyCase Study Report on a specific instance of an interesting or particular phenomenon or instance related to research areas covered by a journal’s scope.Length not stated
- commentaryThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- industry articleIndustry Article A report from industrial-based scientists undertaking R&D on a new technology, application or technique which may facilitate future product dev…Length not stated
- opinionThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- original researchThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- original research paperThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- perspectiveThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- research articleThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- reviewThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
- review articleThe following article types are included in IET Networks: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examines the …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use
AI tools not recognised as authors. Model summary
The IET does not recognise AI tools as authors or as able to fulfil authorship criteria, as they cannot take responsibility for the submitted work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Limit of 5 manuscripts per journal, 10 across IET journals per 12 months. Model summary
For a complete overview of our Ethical Policies for the IET journals, please click here. The IET believes in clear, transparent and verifiable authorship. In line with ICMJE guidance, to qualify for authorship, each individual must: Have made a substantial contribution to the concept or design of the article; or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the article; AND Drafted t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Availability
Data sharing expected. Model summary
IET journals expects data sharing. Please review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Reproduction of Copyright Material
If excerpts from copyrighted works owned by third parties are included, credit must be shown in the contribution. It is your responsibility to also obtain written permission for reproduction from the copyright owners. For more information visit Wiley’s Copyright Terms and Conditions FAQ. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce the material "in print an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1. Open Access
All IET journals are Gold Open Access titles. Submissions will be subject to an APC if accepted and published in the journal. You can read more about APCs and whether you may be eligible for waivers or discounts, through your institution, funder, or a country waiver. There is no charge for submitting to IET journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Peer Review and Decisions
Single-anonymized peer review model. Model summary
IET Networks operates under a single-anonymized peer review model. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief (or designated Editor) determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Except where otherwise stated, peer review is handled by an Associate Editor, who will engage at least two anonymous reviewers. The final decision to publish is made by…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Policy
Preprint articles accepted. Model summary
Please find the Wiley preprint policy here. All IET journals accept articles previously published on preprint servers. All IET journals will consider review articles previously available as preprints. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. You may also post the final published version of the article immediately after publication.
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
- Wiley
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2047-4954
- Electronic ISSN
- 2047-4962
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IET Networks
What CAS zone is IET Networks in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, IET Networks is in Zone 4 of Computer Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Computer Science, Information Systems. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at IET Networks?
Based on the dates recorded on 41 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 131 days (interquartile range 96–232 days); authors report an average review time of about 33 weeks. 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 IET Networks?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Chicago; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Graphical abstract: Required. 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 IET Networks based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 12%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (8), Greece (6) and Mainland China (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index IET Networks?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, IET Networks is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, Web of Science, INSPEC and DBLP; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is IET Networks open access, and what is the APC?
IET Networks is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,400.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .