IEEE Transactions on Computers

IEEE Transactions on Computers
Title	IEEE Transactions on Computers
Discipline	Computer science, Electrical engineering
Editor	Jiannong Cao
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Country	United States
History	1952–present
Frequency	Monthly
Openaccess	Hybrid
Impact	3.182
Impact-year	2022
ISSN	0018-9340
EISSN	1557-9956
CODEN	ITCOB4
Website	https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=12
OCLC	1799331

IEEE Transactions on Computers. It is a premier monthly academic journal published by the IEEE Computer Society, a technical society within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The journal serves as a foundational archival publication for high-quality research in the theoretical, experimental, and applied aspects of computer systems and engineering. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics from computer architecture and VLSI design to parallel computing and dependable computing.

History and scope

The journal was established in 1952, originally under the title IRE Transactions on Electronic Computers, reflecting its roots in the Institute of Radio Engineers. Following the merger that formed the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, it adopted its current name. Over its long history, it has chronicled the evolution of the field from early mainframe computer designs to contemporary research in cloud computing and cyber-physical systems. The formal scope includes the design, analysis, and evaluation of computer systems, embedded systems, hardware and software architectures, and their applications, positioning it as a core publication for researchers at institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University.

Publication details

The journal is published monthly by the IEEE Computer Society, with all issues available digitally through the IEEE Xplore digital library. It operates under a hybrid open access model, allowing authors to choose between traditional subscription-based or Gold open access publication. Each volume contains twelve issues, and the publication process is managed by the IEEE Publications board. The journal's long-running ISSN is 0018-9340, and its electronic counterpart is 1557-9956, ensuring its inclusion in major library cataloging systems worldwide.

Editorial board and peer review

The journal is led by an editor-in-chief, currently Jiannong Cao of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, who is supported by a team of senior editors and a large, international editorial board comprising experts from academia and industry. The peer review process is rigorous and double-anonymous, upholding the high standards set by the IEEE Computer Society. Editorial board members are often leading figures from prestigious organizations such as the University of California, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, and Intel, ensuring that submissions are evaluated for novelty, technical depth, and clarity.

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in numerous major scientific databases, which is critical for the dissemination of its research. Key indexing services include the Science Citation Index Expanded, part of the Web of Science by Clarivate, the Scopus database from Elsevier, and the Ei Compendex engineering index. It is also covered by INSPEC, Google Scholar, and DBLP Computer Science Bibliography. This comprehensive indexing ensures that articles published are highly discoverable and contribute to metrics like the Journal Impact Factor and SCImago Journal Rank.

Impact and influence

Consistently ranked among the top-tier publications in its field, the journal maintains a high Journal Impact Factor, which was 3.182 as reported in the 2022 Journal Citation Reports. It is widely regarded as a must-publish venue for foundational research in computer engineering, influencing subsequent work in both academia and industrial research labs at companies like IBM and Microsoft Research. The h-index of the journal is substantial, and its articles are frequently cited in other leading venues such as the International Symposium on Computer Architecture and the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference.

Special issues and awards

The journal periodically publishes special issues focused on emerging or particularly significant topics, often guest-edited by renowned researchers. These issues have covered themes like quantum computing, neuromorphic engineering, and security for the Internet of Things. Furthermore, the IEEE Computer Society bestows several prestigious awards that recognize outstanding papers published in the journal, such as the IEEE Computer Society Best Paper Award. Selected papers are also occasionally highlighted for broader impact through outlets like Computing Now.

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