Journal profile · Computer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
Journal of Computer Science
ISSN 1549-3636 · eISSN 1552-6607 · Science Publications
Journal of Computer Science: subscription journal; 247 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Computer Science is published by Science Publications. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Data Mining and Machine Learning Applications and Network Traffic and Congestion Control, together about 18.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Timely Publication We provide our authors with a swift and care-free publishing process. Thorough Evaluation Our highly qualified Editors and Reviewers provide thoughtful insights to researchers on their manuscripts. Open Access All our articles are available online for unlimited access and is also archived.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
Editor-in-chief Abedallah RababahPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 7%); most named India 37, United States 8, Italy 8, Mainland China 6, South Korea 4 (86 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksComputer Science7.5%
- Data Mining and Machine Learning ApplicationsComputer Science5.7%
- Network Traffic and Congestion ControlComputer Science5.2%
- Image Retrieval and Classification TechniquesComputer Science4.9%
- Network Security and Intrusion DetectionComputer Science4.8%
- Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareHealth Professions4.5%
- Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms ResearchComputer Science4.5%
- Security in Wireless Sensor NetworksComputer Science4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Networks and Communications | Q3 | 359/568 | 36th |
| Artificial Intelligence | Q3 | 363/570 | 36th |
| Software | Q4 | 379/503 | 24th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.19LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 770OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.14OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 28,583Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 11,175Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,643 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 230 | 230 | 1,092 |
| 2025 | 247 | 247 | 1,747 |
| 2024 | 148 | 148 | 1,817 |
| 2023 | 130 | 130 | 2,000 |
| 2022 | 107 | 107 | 1,896 |
| 2021 | 97 | 97 | 2,005 |
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
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1
- reviewAll manuscripts submitted to Science Publications undergo extensive evaluation while it’s in the peer-review process. For detailed information on our Editorial …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Authorship
An individual who has made considerable academic contributions to a scientific investigation, for example, one who contributes significantly, to the conception, design, execution, analysis and interpretation of the data, participates in drafting, reviewing or revising the manuscript for intellectual content and approves the manuscript to be published.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
A Conflict of Interest exists when judgement regarding the research is influenced by factors such as financial gain or personal relationships. All authors are required to disclose any financial, personal or other associations that may influence or be perceived to influence, their work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Authorship Corresponding Author Co-Authors Conflict of Interest Plagiarism Citation Manipulation Redundant Publications Policies on the Use of Human Subjects in Research
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Policy
Authors publishing with Science Publications retain the copyright of their work under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY). This license allows others to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, provided that the original work is properly cited. Click here to find out more about our copyright policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
All our articles are available online for unlimited access and is also archived.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Science Publications undergo extensive evaluation while it’s in the peer-review process. For detailed information on our Editorial Workflow, click here.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Science Publications is committed to publish original and unpublished material to maintain the integrity of the scientific record. The corresponding author must affirm that all of the other authors have read and approved of the manuscript. All articles submitted to Science Publications are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate. If an article contains traces of plagiarism, Science Publications …
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
- Science Publications
- ISSN
- 1549-3636
- Electronic ISSN
- 1552-6607
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Computer Science
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Computer Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 3–5; Templates: LaTeX and Word; 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 Journal of Computer Science based?
Of the 86 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (37), United States (8) and Italy (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Computer Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Computer Science is indexed in Scopus.
Is Journal of Computer Science open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Computer Science is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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: .