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Last Updated on September 4, 2024


Top Journals in Software

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Software, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Software falls under area Computer Science.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Foundations and Trends in Machine Learning


Foundations and Trends in Machine Learning is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Foundations and Trends in Machine Learning is 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 19358245, 19358237.

Impact Score: 100.11 h-Index: 39 SJR: 37.044 Overall Ranking: 2



2. AI Open


AI Open is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of AI Open is 116. ISSN of this journal is/are 26666510.

Impact Score: 18.17 h-Index: 16 SJR: 8.119 Overall Ranking: 116


3. Synthesis Lectures on Communication Networks


Synthesis Lectures on Communication Networks is a book series covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Morgan and Claypool Publishers. The overall rank of Synthesis Lectures on Communication Networks is 119. ISSN of this journal is/are 19354185.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 12 SJR: 7.993 Overall Ranking: 119


4. International Journal of Computer Vision


International Journal of Computer Vision is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of International Journal of Computer Vision is 169. ISSN of this journal is/are 09205691, 15731405.

Impact Score: 16.03 h-Index: 221 SJR: 6.668 Overall Ranking: 169


5. IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence


IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by IEEE Computer Society. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence is 195. ISSN of this journal is/are 1628828.

Impact Score: 19.32 h-Index: 417 SJR: 6.158 Overall Ranking: 195



6. Nature Machine Intelligence


Nature Machine Intelligence is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing. The overall rank of Nature Machine Intelligence is 209. ISSN of this journal is/are 25225839.

Impact Score: 14.59 h-Index: 67 SJR: 5.94 Overall Ranking: 209


7. Information Fusion


Information Fusion is a journal covering the categories related to Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Signal Processing (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Information Fusion is 228. ISSN of this journal is/are 18726305, 15662535.

Impact Score: 20.93 h-Index: 156 SJR: 5.647 Overall Ranking: 228


8. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics


IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by IEEE Advancing Technology for Humanity. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics is 230. ISSN of this journal is/are 21682275, 21682267.

Impact Score: 10.59 h-Index: 185 SJR: 5.641 Overall Ranking: 230


9. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation


IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation is 263. ISSN of this journal is/are 1089778X.

Impact Score: 11.82 h-Index: 210 SJR: 5.209 Overall Ranking: 263



10. International Journal of Robotics Research


International Journal of Robotics Research is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Robotics Research is 362. ISSN of this journal is/are 02783649, 17413176.

Impact Score: 9.24 h-Index: 190 SJR: 4.346 Overall Ranking: 362


11. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems


IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems is 389. ISSN of this journal is/are 2162237X, 21622388.

Impact Score: 11.83 h-Index: 251 SJR: 4.17 Overall Ranking: 389


12. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems


IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by IEEE Advancing Technology for Humanity. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems is 406. ISSN of this journal is/are 21682216, 21682232.

Impact Score: 10.19 h-Index: 171 SJR: 3.992 Overall Ranking: 406


13. IEEE Network


IEEE Network is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Network is 419. ISSN of this journal is/are 08908044, 1558156X.

Impact Score: 7.61 h-Index: 151 SJR: 3.896 Overall Ranking: 419



14. IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging


IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Radiological and Ultrasound Technology (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging is 454. ISSN of this journal is/are 02780062, 1558254X.

Impact Score: 9.83 h-Index: 259 SJR: 3.703 Overall Ranking: 454


15. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing


IEEE Transactions on Image Processing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing is 489. ISSN of this journal is/are 10577149.

Impact Score: 10.66 h-Index: 329 SJR: 3.556 Overall Ranking: 489


16. Journal of Manufacturing Systems


Journal of Manufacturing Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Manufacturing Systems is 603. ISSN of this journal is/are 2786125.

Impact Score: 15.80 h-Index: 107 SJR: 3.168 Overall Ranking: 603


17. Annual Reviews in Control


Annual Reviews in Control is a journal covering the categories related to Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Annual Reviews in Control is 625. ISSN of this journal is/are 13675788.

Impact Score: 8.41 h-Index: 103 SJR: 3.095 Overall Ranking: 625


18. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing


Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is 707. ISSN of this journal is/are 7365845.

Impact Score: 11.86 h-Index: 121 SJR: 2.906 Overall Ranking: 707


19. Journal of the ACM


Journal of the ACM is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of Journal of the ACM is 731. ISSN of this journal is/are 00045411, 1557735X.

Impact Score: 3.53 h-Index: 140 SJR: 2.866 Overall Ranking: 731


20. Journal of Machine Learning Research


Journal of Machine Learning Research is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1). It is published by Microtome Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Machine Learning Research is 765. ISSN of this journal is/are 15337928, 15324435.

Impact Score: 5.56 h-Index: 261 SJR: 2.796 Overall Ranking: 765


21. Information Systems Journal


Information Systems Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Information Systems Journal is 780. ISSN of this journal is/are 13501917, 13652575.

Impact Score: 9.74 h-Index: 108 SJR: 2.768 Overall Ranking: 780


22. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing


IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing is 788. ISSN of this journal is/are 15361233.

Impact Score: 7.11 h-Index: 157 SJR: 2.755 Overall Ranking: 788


23. Pattern Recognition


Pattern Recognition is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Signal Processing (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Pattern Recognition is 801. ISSN of this journal is/are 313203.

Impact Score: 9.32 h-Index: 245 SJR: 2.732 Overall Ranking: 801


24. Journal of Statistical Software


Journal of Statistical Software is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1); Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty (Q1). It is published by University of California at Los Angeles. The overall rank of Journal of Statistical Software is 812. ISSN of this journal is/are 15487660.

Impact Score: 5.36 h-Index: 174 SJR: 2.709 Overall Ranking: 812


25. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing


IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing is 845. ISSN of this journal is/are 19493045.

Impact Score: 9.54 h-Index: 91 SJR: 2.645 Overall Ranking: 845


26. Mathematical Programming Computation


Mathematical Programming Computation is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Mathematical Programming Computation is 930. ISSN of this journal is/are 18672949, 18672957.

Impact Score: 4.31 h-Index: 44 SJR: 2.501 Overall Ranking: 930


27. Information Sciences


Information Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Information Sciences is 1117. ISSN of this journal is/are 200255.

Impact Score: 7.89 h-Index: 227 SJR: 2.238 Overall Ranking: 1117


28. Knowledge-Based Systems


Knowledge-Based Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Knowledge-Based Systems is 1136. ISSN of this journal is/are 9507051.

Impact Score: 8.47 h-Index: 169 SJR: 2.219 Overall Ranking: 1136


29. SIAM Journal on Optimization


SIAM Journal on Optimization is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Publications. The overall rank of SIAM Journal on Optimization is 1211. ISSN of this journal is/are 10526234, 10957189.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 146 SJR: 2.138 Overall Ranking: 1211


30. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing


Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing is 1289. ISSN of this journal is/are 15728145, 09565515.

Impact Score: 8.96 h-Index: 104 SJR: 2.071 Overall Ranking: 1289


31. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics


IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Signal Processing (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by IEEE Computer Society. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics is 1305. ISSN of this journal is/are 10772626.

Impact Score: 5.08 h-Index: 166 SJR: 2.056 Overall Ranking: 1305


32. IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking


IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking is 1330. ISSN of this journal is/are 10636692.

Impact Score: 4.00 h-Index: 184 SJR: 2.034 Overall Ranking: 1330


33. Mathematical Programming


Mathematical Programming is a journal covering the categories related to Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer-Verlag GmbH and Co. KG. The overall rank of Mathematical Programming is 1383. ISSN of this journal is/are 14364646, 00255610.

Impact Score: 2.88 h-Index: 143 SJR: 1.982 Overall Ranking: 1383


34. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management


Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management is 1409. ISSN of this journal is/are 1741038X.

Impact Score: 9.58 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.948 Overall Ranking: 1409


35. Future Generation Computer Systems


Future Generation Computer Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Future Generation Computer Systems is 1411. ISSN of this journal is/are 0167739X.

Impact Score: 8.76 h-Index: 164 SJR: 1.946 Overall Ranking: 1411


36. IACR Transactions on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems


IACR Transactions on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Signal Processing (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Ruhr-University of Bochum. The overall rank of IACR Transactions on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems is 1436. ISSN of this journal is/are 25692925.

Impact Score: 4.56 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.926 Overall Ranking: 1436


37. IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering


IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering is 1522. ISSN of this journal is/are 985589.

Impact Score: 6.28 h-Index: 188 SJR: 1.868 Overall Ranking: 1522


38. ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology


ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology is 1554. ISSN of this journal is/are 15577392, 1049331X.

Impact Score: 6.93 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.853 Overall Ranking: 1554


39. Applied Soft Computing Journal


Applied Soft Computing Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Applied Soft Computing Journal is 1577. ISSN of this journal is/are 15684946.

Impact Score: 8.57 h-Index: 190 SJR: 1.843 Overall Ranking: 1577


40. Data Science and Engineering


Data Science and Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computational Mechanics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Data Science and Engineering is 1593. ISSN of this journal is/are 23641541, 23641185.

Impact Score: 7.23 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.836 Overall Ranking: 1593


41. Machine Learning


Machine Learning is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Machine Learning is 1772. ISSN of this journal is/are 15730565, 08856125.

Impact Score: 5.09 h-Index: 169 SJR: 1.72 Overall Ranking: 1772


42. Computer Standards and Interfaces


Computer Standards and Interfaces is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Law (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Computer Standards and Interfaces is 1807. ISSN of this journal is/are 9205489.

Impact Score: 6.54 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.698 Overall Ranking: 1807


43. Internet of Things (Netherlands)


Internet of Things (Netherlands) is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Internet of Things (Netherlands) is 1918. ISSN of this journal is/are 25426605.

Impact Score: 8.73 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.642 Overall Ranking: 1918


44. Random Structures and Algorithms


Random Structures and Algorithms is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Random Structures and Algorithms is 1925. ISSN of this journal is/are 10429832, 10982418.

Impact Score: 1.23 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.638 Overall Ranking: 1925


45. Computing and Software for Big Science


Computing and Software for Big Science is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Computing and Software for Big Science is 1990. ISSN of this journal is/are 25102044.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.61 Overall Ranking: 1990


46. Information Systems Frontiers


Information Systems Frontiers is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Information Systems Frontiers is 2066. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729419, 13873326.

Impact Score: 8.85 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.577 Overall Ranking: 2066


47. Machine Learning: Science and Technology


Machine Learning: Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Physics Publishing. The overall rank of Machine Learning: Science and Technology is 2238. ISSN of this journal is/are 26322153.

Impact Score: 6.58 h-Index: 31 SJR: 1.506 Overall Ranking: 2238


48. Empirical Software Engineering


Empirical Software Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Empirical Software Engineering is 2241. ISSN of this journal is/are 13823256, 15737616.

Impact Score: 4.22 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.505 Overall Ranking: 2241


49. ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare


ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare is a journal covering the categories related to Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Health Information Management (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare is 2278. ISSN of this journal is/are 26378051, 26911957.

Impact Score: 7.15 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.49 Overall Ranking: 2278


50. Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making


Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Logic (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making is 2373. ISSN of this journal is/are 15732908, 15684539.

Impact Score: 6.77 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.457 Overall Ranking: 2373


51. IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing


IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing is 2375. ISSN of this journal is/are 21687161.

Impact Score: 4.72 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.457 Overall Ranking: 2375


52. International Journal of Human Computer Studies


International Journal of Human Computer Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Human Computer Studies is 2433. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959300, 10715819.

Impact Score: 7.74 h-Index: 145 SJR: 1.435 Overall Ranking: 2433


53. Journal of Cryptology


Journal of Cryptology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Cryptology is 2439. ISSN of this journal is/are 14321378, 09332790.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.433 Overall Ranking: 2439


54. Computer Vision and Image Understanding


Computer Vision and Image Understanding is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Signal Processing (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Computer Vision and Image Understanding is 2477. ISSN of this journal is/are 10773142, 1090235X.

Impact Score: 5.48 h-Index: 152 SJR: 1.42 Overall Ranking: 2477


55. International Journal on Document Analysis and Recognition


International Journal on Document Analysis and Recognition is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of International Journal on Document Analysis and Recognition is 2507. ISSN of this journal is/are 14332825, 14332833.

Impact Score: 3.26 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.409 Overall Ranking: 2507


56. Pattern Recognition Letters


Pattern Recognition Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Signal Processing (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Pattern Recognition Letters is 2526. ISSN of this journal is/are 1678655.

Impact Score: 4.97 h-Index: 181 SJR: 1.4 Overall Ranking: 2526


57. Virtual Reality


Virtual Reality is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer London. The overall rank of Virtual Reality is 2663. ISSN of this journal is/are 13594338.

Impact Score: 7.42 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.354 Overall Ranking: 2663


58. Ad Hoc Networks


Ad Hoc Networks is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Ad Hoc Networks is 2698. ISSN of this journal is/are 15708705.

Impact Score: 6.22 h-Index: 110 SJR: 1.342 Overall Ranking: 2698


59. Environmental Modelling and Software


Environmental Modelling and Software is a journal covering the categories related to Ecological Modeling (Q1); Environmental Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Environmental Modelling and Software is 2744. ISSN of this journal is/are 18736726, 13648152.

Impact Score: 5.22 h-Index: 167 SJR: 1.331 Overall Ranking: 2744


60. Information and Software Technology


Information and Software Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Information and Software Technology is 2785. ISSN of this journal is/are 9505849.

Impact Score: 5.35 h-Index: 123 SJR: 1.32 Overall Ranking: 2785


61. IEEE Transactions on Computers


IEEE Transactions on Computers is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by IEEE Computer Society. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Computers is 2836. ISSN of this journal is/are 189340.

Impact Score: 3.70 h-Index: 141 SJR: 1.307 Overall Ranking: 2836


62. Robotics and Autonomous Systems


Robotics and Autonomous Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Robotics and Autonomous Systems is 2855. ISSN of this journal is/are 9218890.

Impact Score: 5.71 h-Index: 141 SJR: 1.303 Overall Ranking: 2855


63. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems


IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems is 2861. ISSN of this journal is/are 23798920, 23798939.

Impact Score: 4.82 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.302 Overall Ranking: 2861


64. INFORMS Journal on Computing


INFORMS Journal on Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Management Science and Operations Research (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by INFORMS Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. The overall rank of INFORMS Journal on Computing is 3012. ISSN of this journal is/are 10919856, 15265528.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3012


65. International Journal of Intelligent Systems


International Journal of Intelligent Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Hindawi. The overall rank of International Journal of Intelligent Systems is 3013. ISSN of this journal is/are 1098111X, 08848173.

Impact Score: 5.81 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3013


66. Journal of Information Security and Applications


Journal of Information Security and Applications is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Information Security and Applications is 3014. ISSN of this journal is/are 22142126, 22142134.

Impact Score: 4.92 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3014


67. Journal of Systems Architecture


Journal of Systems Architecture is a journal covering the categories related to Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Systems Architecture is 3035. ISSN of this journal is/are 13837621.

Impact Score: 4.77 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.261 Overall Ranking: 3035


68. Neural Computing and Applications


Neural Computing and Applications is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2). It is published by Springer London. The overall rank of Neural Computing and Applications is 3062. ISSN of this journal is/are 09410643, 14333058.

Impact Score: 6.08 h-Index: 130 SJR: 1.256 Overall Ranking: 3062


69. Journal of Scientific Computing


Journal of Scientific Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computational Mathematics (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Numerical Analysis (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Scientific Computing is 3094. ISSN of this journal is/are 08857474, 15737691.

Impact Score: 2.77 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.248 Overall Ranking: 3094


70. Journal of Grid Computing


Journal of Grid Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Grid Computing is 3122. ISSN of this journal is/are 15707873.

Impact Score: 4.76 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.242 Overall Ranking: 3122


71. Proceedings of the ACM on Programming Languages


Proceedings of the ACM on Programming Languages is a journal covering the categories related to Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of Proceedings of the ACM on Programming Languages is 3123. ISSN of this journal is/are 24751421.

Impact Score: 2.94 h-Index: 45 SJR: 1.242 Overall Ranking: 3123


72. Computing and Visualization in Science


Computing and Visualization in Science is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Computing and Visualization in Science is 3140. ISSN of this journal is/are 14329360, 14330369.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 48 SJR: 1.237 Overall Ranking: 3140


73. Foundations and Trends in Programming Languages


Foundations and Trends in Programming Languages is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Foundations and Trends in Programming Languages is 3231. ISSN of this journal is/are 23251107, 23251131.

Impact Score: 8.00 h-Index: 11 SJR: 1.215 Overall Ranking: 3231


74. Information Systems


Information Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Information Systems is 3294. ISSN of this journal is/are 3064379.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.201 Overall Ranking: 3294


75. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine


Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The overall rank of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine is 3338. ISSN of this journal is/are 01692607, 18727565.

Impact Score: 5.63 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.189 Overall Ranking: 3338


76. Transportmetrica B


Transportmetrica B is a journal covering the categories related to Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Software (Q1); Transportation (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Transportmetrica B is 3344. ISSN of this journal is/are 21680582, 21680566.

Impact Score: 4.53 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.188 Overall Ranking: 3344


77. Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing


Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing is 3347. ISSN of this journal is/are 07437315, 10960848.

Impact Score: 4.74 h-Index: 104 SJR: 1.187 Overall Ranking: 3347


78. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering


Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2). It is published by IOS Press BV. The overall rank of Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering is 3352. ISSN of this journal is/are 10692509, 18758835.

Impact Score: 5.10 h-Index: 49 SJR: 1.186 Overall Ranking: 3352


79. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization


Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Optimization (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization is 3381. ISSN of this journal is/are 16151488, 1615147X.

Impact Score: 4.03 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.181 Overall Ranking: 3381


80. IACR Transactions on Symmetric Cryptology


IACR Transactions on Symmetric Cryptology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computational Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Ruhr-University of Bochum. The overall rank of IACR Transactions on Symmetric Cryptology is 3434. ISSN of this journal is/are 2519173X.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 24 SJR: 1.169 Overall Ranking: 3434


81. Journal of Systems and Software


Journal of Systems and Software is a journal covering the categories related to Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Systems and Software is 3482. ISSN of this journal is/are 1641212.

Impact Score: 5.19 h-Index: 128 SJR: 1.16 Overall Ranking: 3482


82. IEEE Micro


IEEE Micro is a journal covering the categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by IEEE Computer Society. The overall rank of IEEE Micro is 3555. ISSN of this journal is/are 2721732.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.145 Overall Ranking: 3555


83. High-Confidence Computing


High-Confidence Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of High-Confidence Computing is 3594. ISSN of this journal is/are 26672952.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 9 SJR: 1.137 Overall Ranking: 3594


84. Cybersecurity


Cybersecurity is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2). It is published by SpringerOpen. The overall rank of Cybersecurity is 3600. ISSN of this journal is/are 20964862, 25233246.

Impact Score: 5.71 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.136 Overall Ranking: 3600


85. ICT Express


ICT Express is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2). It is published by Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences. The overall rank of ICT Express is 3618. ISSN of this journal is/are 24059595.

Impact Score: 6.28 h-Index: 44 SJR: 1.133 Overall Ranking: 3618


86. World Wide Web


World Wide Web is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of World Wide Web is 3677. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731413, 1386145X.

Impact Score: 4.38 h-Index: 58 SJR: 1.122 Overall Ranking: 3677


87. IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering


IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering is 3752. ISSN of this journal is/are 26891808.

Impact Score: 4.61 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.104 Overall Ranking: 3752


88. Visual Informatics


Visual Informatics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Visual Informatics is 3803. ISSN of this journal is/are 25432656, 2468502X.

Impact Score: 5.12 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.096 Overall Ranking: 3803


89. Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems


Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q1); Automotive Engineering (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems is 3911. ISSN of this journal is/are 15472450, 15472442.

Impact Score: 4.02 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.076 Overall Ranking: 3911


90. Cluster Computing


Cluster Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Cluster Computing is 3943. ISSN of this journal is/are 13867857.

Impact Score: 5.68 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.069 Overall Ranking: 3943


91. Signal Processing


Signal Processing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Software (Q1); Signal Processing (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Signal Processing is 3975. ISSN of this journal is/are 1651684.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 161 SJR: 1.065 Overall Ranking: 3975


92. BIT Numerical Mathematics


BIT Numerical Mathematics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computational Mathematics (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of BIT Numerical Mathematics is 3976. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729125, 00063835.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.064 Overall Ranking: 3976


93. Computer Speech and Language


Computer Speech and Language is a journal covering the categories related to Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Computer Speech and Language is 4078. ISSN of this journal is/are 08852308, 10958363.

Impact Score: 6.10 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.05 Overall Ranking: 4078


94. ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software


ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Software (Q2). It is published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The overall rank of ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software is 4150. ISSN of this journal is/are 15577295, 00983500.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.04 Overall Ranking: 4150


95. Engineering with Computers


Engineering with Computers is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Springer London. The overall rank of Engineering with Computers is 4154. ISSN of this journal is/are 14355663, 01770667.

Impact Score: 7.96 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.04 Overall Ranking: 4154


96. Quantum Machine Intelligence


Quantum Machine Intelligence is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Quantum Machine Intelligence is 4283. ISSN of this journal is/are 25244914, 25244906.

Impact Score: 5.24 h-Index: 18 SJR: 1.025 Overall Ranking: 4283


97. Optimization Methods and Software


Optimization Methods and Software is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Control and Optimization (Q1); Software (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Optimization Methods and Software is 4448. ISSN of this journal is/are 10294937, 10556788.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.001 Overall Ranking: 4448


98. Journal of Cloud Computing


Journal of Cloud Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Software (Q2). It is published by Springer Science + Business Media. The overall rank of Journal of Cloud Computing is 4489. ISSN of this journal is/are 2192113X.

Impact Score: 5.51 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.995 Overall Ranking: 4489


99. International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics


International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Springer Science + Business Media. The overall rank of International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics is 4533. ISSN of this journal is/are 1868808X, 18688071.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.988 Overall Ranking: 4533


100. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing


IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Control and Optimization (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing is 4597. ISSN of this journal is/are 23773782.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.98 Overall Ranking: 4597








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Software or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Software


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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