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Soft Computing

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

4.65

h-Index

2022-2023

 102

Rank

2022-2023

 5766

SJR

2022-2023

 0.819

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 Soft Computing
Abbreviation Soft Comput.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Geometry and Topology (Q2); Software (Q2); Theoretical Computer Science (Q2)
h-index 102
Overall Rank/Ranking 5766
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.819
Impact Score 4.65
Publisher Springer Verlag
Country Germany
ISSN 14327643, 14337479
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2000, 2003-2022




About Soft Computing


Soft Computing is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Geometry and Topology (Q2); Software (Q2); Theoretical Computer Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Soft Computing is 5766. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.819. 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 102. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Soft Computing journal is 14327643, 14337479. 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. Soft Computing is cited by a total of 13852 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Soft Computing Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Soft Computing is 4.65, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Soft Computing IF is increased by a factor of 0.59 and approximate percentage change is 14.53% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Soft Computing Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Soft Computing is 4.65. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Soft Computing. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.65
2021 4.06
2020 3.68
2019 3.41
2018 2.95
2017 2.42
2016 2.17
2015 2.02
2014 1.90

Soft Computing h-index


  Table Setting

Soft Computing has an h-index of 102. It means 102 articles of this journal have more than 102 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.




Soft Computing ISSN


The ISSN of Soft Computing is 14327643, 14337479. 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

Soft Computing Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Soft Computing is 5766. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.819. 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 Soft Computing by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.819
2021 0.879
2020 0.626
2019 0.705
2018 0.617
2017 0.593
2016 0.716
2015 0.759
2014 0.744

Ranking of Soft Computing by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5766
2021 4976
2020 8066
2019 6912
2018 7810
2017 7951
2016 6605
2015 6254
2014 6219

Soft Computing Publisher


Table Setting

Soft Computing is published by Springer Verlag. It's publishing house is located in Germany. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2000, 2003-2022. 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 Soft Computing is Soft Comput.. This abbreviation ('Soft Comput.') 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 Soft Computing


If your research field is/are related to Geometry and Topology (Q2); Software (Q2); Theoretical Computer Science (Q2), 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 Soft Computing?

Soft Computing latest impact IF is 4.65. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.65 (2022) and 1.90 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.03 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Soft Computing?

The Soft Computing has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.819, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.879 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.593 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Soft Computing over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.03.


What's the latest h-index of the Soft Computing?

The latest h-index of the Soft Computing is 102.


Who's the publisher of the Soft Computing?

The Soft Computing is published by the Springer Verlag, with its country of publication being the Germany.


What's the current ranking of the Soft Computing?

The Soft Computing is currently ranked 5766 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 4976 in 2021 and its lowest position of 8066 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Soft Computing?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Soft Computing is Soft Comput..


Is the "Soft Computing" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Soft Computing is classified as a journal that the Springer Verlag publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Soft Computing?

The Soft Computing encompasses the following areas:

  • Geometry and Topology
  • Software
  • Theoretical Computer Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Soft Computing?

The Soft Computing is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14327643, 14337479.


What's the best quartile of the Soft Computing?

The best quartile for the Soft Computing is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Soft Computing?

The Soft Computing coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2000, 2003-2022.


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 Soft Computing

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.65
2021 4.06
2020 3.68
2019 3.41
2018 2.95
2017 2.42
2016 2.17
2015 2.02
2014 1.90



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