Journal profile · COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence
ISSN 2653-6226
International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence: impact factor 15.3 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,800; 30 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence's largest topics are Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems, Stability and Control of Uncertain Systems and Distributed Sensor Networks and Detection Algorithms, together about 25.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Control and Systems Engineering and Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims: The International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence (IJNDI) is a gold open access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to be a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and innovative findings in the field of network dynamics and intelligence. This journal seeks to bridge theoretical research and practical applications, fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue among scientists, engineers, and practitioners in related fields. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press. Scope: Network Theory and Applications: Exploration of theoretical foundations of network dynamics, including graph theory, network topology, and complex network analysis. Artificial Intelligence in Networks: Application of AI techniques like machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks in analyzing and optimizing network structures and dynamics. Communication Networks: Studies on various types of networks such as wireless, mobile, ad-hoc, and sensor networks, focusing on issues like connectivity, bandwidth optimization, and data transmission. Social Network Analysis: Investigation of social networks using computational tools, focusing on patterns of social interactions, community detection, and network evolution. Network Security and Privacy: Research on cybersecurity, encryption, data privacy, and threat detection in network environments. Internet of Things (IoT) and Networked Systems: Studies on the integration and interaction of IoT devices within various network systems, including smart grid, smart cities, and home automation. Biological and Ecological Networks: Application of network theory to understand biological and ecological systems, including neural networks, genetic networks, and food webs. Data Analytics and Network Intelligence: Advanced methods in data analytics, big data, and statistical methods for network analysis and decision-making.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Editor-in-chief Zidong WangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 32%); most named Mainland China 8, United Kingdom 5, United States 3, Finland 2, Japan 1 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Distributed Control Multi-Agent SystemsComputer Science9.8%
- Stability and Control of Uncertain SystemsEngineering8.9%
- Distributed Sensor Networks and Detection AlgorithmsComputer Science6.5%
- Target Tracking and Data Fusion in Sensor NetworksComputer Science5.7%
- Fault Detection and Control SystemsEngineering5.7%
- Advanced Neural Network ApplicationsComputer Science4.9%
- Advanced Control Systems OptimizationEngineering4.9%
- Smart Grid Security and ResilienceEngineering4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 15.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 24.7Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 7.91OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.73%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 29LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 114 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 231 |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 385 |
| 2023 | 25 | 25 | 1,159 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 942 |
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
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 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 1,800 | Yes | CC BY |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 2–6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Preprints
- AI use 3.9 Use of AI and AI-assisted Technologies
If AI tools were used, please indicate that “During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [tool name/service] to [description of use]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.” Or state “No AI tools were utilized for this paper.” in this paper.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 3.2 Author Contributions
Each author is expected to have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or the creation of new software used in the work; or have drafted the work or substantively revised it; AND has approved the submitted version (and version substantially edited by journal staff that involves the author’s contribution to th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 3.8 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Any interest or relationship, financial or otherwise that might be perceived as influencing an author's objectivity is considered a potential source of conflict of interest. These must be disclosed when directly relevant or directly related to the work that the authors describe in their manuscript. The existence of a conflict of interest does not preclude publication. If the authors have no confli…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 3.6 Data Availability and Statistical Reporting
IJNDI aims to publish both experimental and observational research. Submission of study protocols is highly recommended, alongside the statistical codes underpinning the results (ideally available in web repositories, i.e., GitHub, OSF). Results should be reported alongside measures of uncertainty (confidence or credible intervals) and emphasis given on the effect size rather than “statistical sig…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and Permission to Reproduce Material
If your article makes use of any previously published material (including figures/diagrams, or short extracts, or content taken from websites) then you must first obtain the written permission of the copyright owner. The copyright owner is usually the publisher (for material taken from journal or proceedings articles), website owner/company (for material taken from websites) or the author or their…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints and Conference Papers
IJNDI accepts submissions that have previously been made available as preprints provided that they have not undergone peer review. A preprint is a draft version of a paper made available online before submission to a journal.
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
- ISSN
- 2653-6226
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 15.3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 25.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 2–6; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: 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 International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 32%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (8), United Kingdom (5) and United States (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,800.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-30). Last updated: .