The IEEE Networking Letters publishes short papers in a rapid publication cycle on original research results derived from theoretical or experimental exploration of the area of communication/computer networking, covering various information transport networks over various physical layer technologies, both wireline and wireless, or hybrids of these. The journal focuses on the network layers above the physical layer. Topics of interest include network architecture and design, protocols, network software, network hardware, network operation and management, measurements, and network security.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2018
Frequency4
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications540
Publisher OrgInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2576-3156 / 2576-3156
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
single and/or double anonymous
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
$2,800
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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?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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.
CommunicationQ1
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1
Hardware and ArchitectureQ2
Information SystemsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Computer Science, Information SystemsTelecommunications
Scopus Categories
Information SystemsHardware and ArchitectureElectrical and Electronic EngineeringCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
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