Academic Journal
Q1Computer Networks
About Computer Networks
Computer Networks is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.144 and H-index of 177.
Coverage: 1978, 1980, 1990, 1996-2026. Research categories: Computer Networks and Communications (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Software-Defined Networks and 5G; Network Traffic and Congestion Control; Network Security and Intrusion Detection; Caching and Content Delivery; Mobile Ad Hoc Networks; IoT and Edge/Fog Computing.
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2,460.00 USD; 2,300.00 EUR; 1,970.00 GBP; 305,110.00 JPY
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