Computers

Computers is an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal of computer science, including computer and network architecture and computer–human interaction as its main foci, published monthly online by MDPI.
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), dblp, Inspec, Ei Compendex, and other databases.
  • Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications) / CiteScore - Q1 (Computer Science (miscellaneous))
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 16.3 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 3.8 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor: 4.2 (2024); 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.5 (2024)
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Topic in Animals, Computers, Information, J. Imaging, Veterinary Sciences
AI, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning in Veterinary Science Imaging Topic Editors: Vitor Filipe, Lio Gonçalves, Mário Ginja
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Topic in Applied Sciences, Computers, Electronics, JSAN, Technologies
Emerging AI+X Technologies and Applications Topic Editors: Byung-Seo Kim, Hyunsik Ahn, Kyu-Tae Lee
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Topic in Applied Sciences, Computers, Entropy, Information, MAKE, Systems
Opportunities and Challenges in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) Topic Editors: Luca Longo, Mario Brcic, Sebastian Lapuschkin
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Topic in AI, Computers, Education Sciences, Societies, Future Internet, Technologies
AI Trends in Teacher and Student Training Topic Editors: José Fernández-Cerero, Marta Montenegro-Rueda
Deadline: 11 March 2026
Special Issue in Computers
AI in Its Ecosystem Guest Editors: Behrouz Zolfaghari, Amin Ramezani, Mohsen Hadian, Firooz Saghezchi
Deadline: 10 October 2025
Special Issue in Computers
Blockchain Technology—a Breakthrough Innovation for Modern Industries (2nd Edition) Guest Editors: Nino Adamashvili, Radu State, Caterina Tricase, Roberto Tonelli
Deadline: 15 October 2025
Special Issue in Computers
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Innovations in Resilient Energy Systems Guest Editors: Morteza Nazari Heris, Mostafa Mohammadpourfard, Qiushi Cui
Deadline: 22 October 2025
Special Issue in Computers
AI for Humans and Humans for AI (AI4HnH4AI) Guest Editors: Amit Kumar Mishra, Deepak Puthal
Deadline: 31 October 2025
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