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Journal of Communications and Networks

Korean Institute of Communications Information Sciences · South Korea · Est. 1999

ISSN1229-2370eISSN1976-5541

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

1.043

H-Index

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SNIP

1.259

Total Works

2,651

Total Citations

23,517

2yr Mean Citedness

1.18

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Communications and Networks focuses on advancements in wireless communication systems, including but not limited to, massive MIMO, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS), and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC). Research explores optimizing network performance, security, and resource management through techniques such as deep learning, machine learning, and advanced optimization algorithms. Specific applications include 6G networks, emergency communication, intelligent transportation systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Korea

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1999

Annual Volume~ 89 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications2,651

Publisher OrgInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

OA Since2018

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Korean Institute of Communications Information Sciences

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1229-2370 / 1976-5541

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Computer Networks and CommunicationsQ1

Information SystemsQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Computer Science, Information SystemsTelecommunications

Scopus Categories

Information SystemsComputer Networks and Communications

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationCooperative Communication and Network CodingDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEarthquake and Disaster Impact StudiesBiotechnology and Related FieldsWireless Communication Networks ResearchHuman auditory perception and evaluationAcademic Writing and PublishingAdvanced Wireless Communication TechniquesEducational Robotics and Engineering