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IEEE Transactions on Communications

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

7.70

h-Index

2023-2024

 235

Rank

2023-2024

 372

SJR

2023-2024

 4.307

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title IEEE Transactions on Communications
Abbreviation IEEE Trans. Commun.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1)
h-index 235
Overall Rank/Ranking 372
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 4.307
Impact Score 7.70
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 15580857
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1963-1964, 1970-2023




Aim and Scope


IEEE Transactions on Communications was the number eight most cited journal in telecommunications in 2004, according to the annual Journal Citation Report (2004 edition) published by the Institute for Scientific Information.

This publication focuses on all telecommunications including telephone, telegraphy, facsimile, and point-to-point television, by electromagnetic propagation, including radio; wire; aerial, underground, coaxial, and submarine cables; waveguides, communication satellites, and lasers; in marine, aeronautical, space, and fixed station services; repeaters, radio relaying, signal storage, and regeneration; telecommunication error detection and correction; multiplexing and carrier techniques; communication switching systems; data communications; and communication theory.


About IEEE Transactions on Communications


IEEE Transactions on Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Communications is 372. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 4.307. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 235. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of IEEE Transactions on Communications journal is 15580857. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. IEEE Transactions on Communications is cited by a total of 14392 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


IEEE Transactions on Communications Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of IEEE Transactions on Communications is 7.70, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. IEEE Transactions on Communications IF is decreased by a factor of 1.46 and approximate percentage change is -15.94% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

IEEE Transactions on Communications Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of IEEE Transactions on Communications is 7.70. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of IEEE Transactions on Communications. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 7.70
2022 9.16
2021 7.26
2020 6.19
2019 7.15
2018 6.98
2017 5.63
2016 5.13
2015 4.45
2014 3.68

IEEE Transactions on Communications h-index


  Table Setting

IEEE Transactions on Communications has an h-index of 235. It means 235 articles of this journal have more than 235 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




IEEE Transactions on Communications ISSN


The ISSN of IEEE Transactions on Communications is 15580857. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

IEEE Transactions on Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Communications is 372. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 4.307. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of IEEE Transactions on Communications by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 4.307
2022 3.889
2021 3.106
2020 1.468
2019 2.126
2018 1.463
2017 1.004
2016 1.139
2015 1.224
2014 1.155

Ranking of IEEE Transactions on Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 372
2022 398
2021 556
2020 2356
2019 1180
2018 2357
2017 4329
2016 3624
2015 3321
2014 3505

IEEE Transactions on Communications Publisher


Table Setting

IEEE Transactions on Communications is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1963-1964, 1970-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of IEEE Transactions on Communications is IEEE Trans. Commun.. This abbreviation ('IEEE Trans. Commun.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in IEEE Transactions on Communications


If your research field is/are related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

IEEE Transactions on Communications latest impact IF is 7.70. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 9.16 (2022) and 3.68 (2014), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 6.33 in the previous 10 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The IEEE Transactions on Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 4.307, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 4.307 in 2023 and the lowest being 1.004 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the IEEE Transactions on Communications over the previous 10-year period stands at 6.33.


What's the latest h-index of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The latest h-index of the IEEE Transactions on Communications is 235.


Who's the publisher of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The IEEE Transactions on Communications is published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The IEEE Transactions on Communications is currently ranked 372 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 372 in 2023 and its lowest position of 4329 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the IEEE Transactions on Communications is IEEE Trans. Commun..


Is the "IEEE Transactions on Communications" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

IEEE Transactions on Communications is classified as a journal that the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The IEEE Transactions on Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The IEEE Transactions on Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15580857.


What's the best quartile of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The best quartile for the IEEE Transactions on Communications is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the IEEE Transactions on Communications?

The IEEE Transactions on Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1963-1964, 1970-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of IEEE Transactions on Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 7.70
2022 9.16
2021 7.26
2020 6.19
2019 7.15
2018 6.98
2017 5.63
2016 5.13
2015 4.45
2014 3.68



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