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IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

19.92

h-Index

2024-2025

 274

Rank

2024-2025

 161

SJR

2024-2025

 7.023

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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Abbreviation IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1)
h-index 274
Overall Rank/Ranking 161
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 7.023
Impact Score 19.92
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 7338716
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1983-2025
Official Website Visit Website
Wikipedia Page Visit Wikipedia




Aim and Scope


Each issue of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC) is devoted to a specific technical topic and thus provides to J-SAC readers a collection of up-to-date papers on that topic. These issues are valuable to the research community and become valuable references. The technical topics covered by J-SAC issues span the entire field of communications and networking.

J-SAC publishes only papers that are submitted in response to a Call-for-Papers. These calls are published in J-SAC issues and other publications of the IEEE Communications Society as appropriate to the subject area of the call. Papers submitted for review for possible publication in a J-SAC issue must be submitted to one of the Guest Editors listed in the Call-for-Papers.


About IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications


IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is 161. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 7.023. 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 274. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications journal is 7338716. 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is cited by a total of 16234 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is 19.92, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications IF is increased by a factor of 5.09 and approximate percentage change is 34.32% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is 19.92. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 19.92
2023 14.83
2022 16.98
2021 15.00
2020 11.22
2019 14.69
2018 11.81
2017 8.60
2016 10.55
2015 7.93
2014 6.46

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications h-index


  Table Setting

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications has an h-index of 274. It means 274 articles of this journal have more than 274 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications ISSN


The ISSN of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is 7338716. 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is 161. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 7.023. 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7.023
2023 8.707
2022 7.656
2021 6.320
2020 2.986
2019 3.885
2018 2.294
2017 1.741
2016 1.873
2015 2.092
2014 1.855

Ranking of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 161
2023 105
2022 122
2021 174
2020 651
2019 407
2018 1063
2017 1761
2016 1598
2015 1321
2014 1610

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications Publisher


Table Setting

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in 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: 1983-2025. 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun.. This abbreviation ('IEEE J. Sel. Areas 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications


If your research field is/are related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications latest impact IF is 19.92. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 19.92 (2024) and 6.46 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 12.54 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 7.023, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 8.707 in 2023 and the lowest being 1.741 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications over the previous 11-year period stands at 12.54.


What's the latest h-index of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The latest h-index of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is 274.


Who's the publisher of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is currently ranked 161 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 105 in 2023 and its lowest position of 1761 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun..


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

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • 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 Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 7338716.


What's the best quartile of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The best quartile for the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications?

The IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1983-2025.


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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 19.92
2023 14.83
2022 16.98
2021 15.00
2020 11.22
2019 14.69
2018 11.81
2017 8.60
2016 10.55
2015 7.93
2014 6.46



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