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Astronomy and Computing

Elsevier B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 2012

ISSN2213-1337eISSN2213-1345

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total43

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

0.647

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.814

Total Works

847

Total Citations

11,143

2yr Mean Citedness

2.11

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Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources

Astronomy and Computing is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the area between astronomy, computer science, software development, and information technology. It publishes work on astronomical computing, including data collection, analysis, reduction, visualization, preservation, dissemination, and the development of astronomical software and simulations. The journal also explores topics such as computational science, code, Bayesian inference, photometry, and nearest neighbor search.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2012

Annual Volume~ 95 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications847

Publisher OrgElsevier BV

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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?

Elsevier B.V.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2213-1337 / 2213-1345

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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

Articles published

Times cited

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2026

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.

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ2

Computer Science ApplicationsQ2

Space and Planetary ScienceQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Astronomy & AstrophysicsComputer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Scopus Categories

Space and Planetary ScienceComputer Science ApplicationsAstronomy and Astrophysics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Astronomy and Astrophysical ResearchGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaStellar, planetary, and galactic studiesRadio Astronomy Observations and TechnologyGamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstronomical Observations and InstrumentationAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaCosmology and Gravitation TheoriesAstro and Planetary SciencePulsars and Gravitational Waves Research