Announcements

Journal of Edge Computing achieves first CiteScore – ranked Q1

2026-06-04

The Journal of Edge Computing has received its first CiteScore in the latest Scopus update, earning Q1 (first quartile) status — the highest possible category — across all four ranked Computer Science subject areas:

    Computer Science (miscellaneous) — Q1, 82nd percentile, #32/179
    Computer Networks and Communications — Q1, 81st percentile, #107/568
    Hardware and Architecture — Q1, 79th percentile, #51/245
    Artificial Intelligence — Q1, 76th percentile, #132/570

The journal's CiteScore 2025 is 7.8, with SJR 2025 = 0.457 and SNIP 2025 = 0.655.

CiteScore, calculated by Elsevier using the Scopus database, reflects the average number of citations per document over a four-year window. A Q1 ranking places the journal among the top 25% of publications worldwide in each respective category — a strong indicator of scientific reputation and international recognition.

The Editorial Board sincerely thanks all authors, reviewers, and editors whose dedicated work made this achievement possible. The Journal of Edge Computing continues to welcome original research manuscripts and invites scholars worldwide to collaborate.

Journal of Edge Computing editorial activity report (2025)

2026-05-17

The Journal of Edge Computing has released its 2025 annual editorial report, charting a landmark year of growth and elite peer-review standards. Driven by an unprecedented wave of 125 new submissions, the journal implemented a highly selective 3% acceptance framework to ensure premium quality. Remarkably, the editorial team achieved a world-class 1-day average timeline for first editorial decisions, keeping our workflow incredibly responsive. Read the full analysis to explore our latest processing metrics.

Journal of Edge Computing - Scopus inclusion announcement

2025-05-18

The Journal of Edge Computing has achieved a significant milestone by being accepted for inclusion in the prestigious Scopus database. This recognition validates the high-quality research published in the journal and its growing impact on the edge computing field. The editorial team expresses profound gratitude to all authors, reviewers, and contributors whose dedication made this achievement possible. Acceptance by the Scopus Content Selection & Advisory Board marks an important advancement in our journal's international visibility and academic standing, paving the way for continued growth and scientific excellence.

Journal of Edge Computing editorial activity report (2024)

2025-03-03

The Journal of Edge Computing editorial activity report for 2024 reveals significant operational changes, with faster initial decision times and more selective acceptance criteria. The report highlights a decrease in acceptance rate from 38% to 25% and improved efficiency in the editorial workflow, with initial decisions now made in just 2 days compared to the previous 15-day average. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into submission patterns, decision timelines, and recommendations for maintaining publication excellence while balancing quality and accessibility for authors.

Journal of Edge Computing included in DBLP computer science bibliography

2024-06-30

The Journal of Edge Computing has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the prestigious DBLP computer science bibliography. This inclusion recognizes the high-quality research published in the journal and its impact on the field of edge computing. The editorial team expresses gratitude to the authors, reviewers, and all those who contributed to this success, marking an important step towards international recognition and further growth of the journal.