Journal profile · Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing
ISSN 0743-7315 · eISSN 1096-0848 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1984
Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing: CAS Zone 3 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.35; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,250; review about 323 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 120 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing is published by Academic Press Inc. 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 Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques, Interconnection Networks and Systems and Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems, together about 36.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This international journal is directed to researchers, engineers, educators, managers, programmers, and users of computers who have particular interests in parallel processing and/or distributed computing.The Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing publishes original research papers and timely review articles on the theory, design, evaluation, and use of parallel and/or distributed computing systems. The journal also features special issues on these topics; again covering the full range from the design to the use of our targeted systems.Research Areas Include:• Theory of parallel and distributed computing • Parallel algorithms and their implementation • Innovative computer architectures • Parallel programming • Applications, algorithms and platforms for accelerators • Cloud, edge and fog computing • Data-intensive platforms and applications • Parallel processing of graph and irregular applications • Parallel and distributed programming models • Software tools and environments for distributed systems • Algorithms and systems for Internet of Things • Performance analysis of parallel applications • Architecture for emerging technologies e.g., novel memory technologies, quantum computing • Application-specific architectures e.g., accelerator-based and reconfigurable architecture • Interconnection network, router and network interface architectureResearchers interested in submitting a special issue proposal should adhere to the submission guidelines.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Editor-in-chief Ananth KalyanaramanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 39, France 7, India 6, Mainland China 4, Germany 3 (81 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Parallel Computing and Optimization TechniquesComputer Science15.2%
- Interconnection Networks and SystemsComputer Science10.8%
- Distributed and Parallel Computing SystemsComputer Science10.4%
- Distributed systems and fault toleranceComputer Science7.3%
- Cloud Computing and Resource ManagementComputer Science6.8%
- Advanced Data Storage TechnologiesComputer Science5.9%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.2%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.9%
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, Theory & Methods | 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, Theory & Methods | 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, Theory & Methods | 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
- 3.35LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.88LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- h-index
- 73LetPub ·
- h-index
- 148OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,554OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.85OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.61%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 90LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,461 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 89 | 39 | 25 |
| 2025 | 120 | 46 | 249 |
| 2024 | 138 | 63 | 1,061 |
| 2023 | 146 | 59 | 1,496 |
| 2022 | 199 | 59 | 3,881 |
| 2021 | 175 | 62 | 3,186 |
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
323 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 24.7 weeks
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 24.7 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 162 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 323 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 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 3,250 / EUR 3,040 / GBP 2,600 / JPY 403,100 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,780 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted7
- original researchResearch papers include original research, critical review articles, and surveys. Two categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Resear…Length not stated
- regular paperResearch papers include original research, critical review articles, and surveys. Two categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Resear…Length not stated
- regular papersTwo categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Research Notes.Length not stated
- research notesTwo categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Research Notes.Length not stated
- research paperResearch papers include original research, critical review articles, and surveys. Two categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Resear…Length not stated
- review articleResearch papers include original research, critical review articles, and surveys. Two categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Resear…Length not stated
- surveyResearch papers include original research, critical review articles, and surveys. Two categories of research papers will be published: Regular Papers and Resear…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
Open access options available Model summary
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
Single anonymized review process Model summary
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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
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
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1984
- ISSN
- 0743-7315
- Electronic ISSN
- 1096-0848
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing
What CAS zone is Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing is in Zone 3 of Computer Science, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Computer Science, Theory & Methods. 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 Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.35; CiteScore 10.3, h-index 148.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing?
The publisher reports about 323 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 24.7 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Parallel and Distributed Computing based?
Of the 81 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (39), France (7) and India (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,250.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .