Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)

About Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)

About Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)

Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Association for Computing Machinery (United States). It focuses on Computer Science.

Key indicators: ISSN 1531-7102; H-index 120; SJR 0.987; - quartile.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

• H-index (120): Exceptionally high — 120 articles have each been cited at least 120 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
• SJR (0.987): SCImago Journal Rank weights citations by the prestige of citing journals. Compare within the specific subject category for meaningful interpretation.
• Quartile (-): Ranked - among journals in its subject category — position relative to category peers.

Publishing in Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

• Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Computer Science. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)?
1531-7102.

Who publishes Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)?
Association for Computing Machinery.

What are Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI)'s metrics?
H-index 120.

Is Proceedings of the ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI) peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.