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IEEE Communications Magazine

IEEE

Primary Field

Engineering

ISSN Number

0163-6804

Publish Time

43 weeks

Impact Score

338 H-Index

Annual Volume

14.1k papers

Last Verified

Apr 5, 2026

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Median Review

15w

Submission to decision

Production

28w

Acceptance to final pub

Total Pipeline

43w

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Frequently Asked

How long does IEEE Communications Magazine take from submission to publication?

IEEE Communications Magazine currently has an estimated total publication timeline of about 43 weeks, including roughly 15 weeks for peer review and 28 weeks for production. Use this as a planning estimate rather than a guarantee.

Is IEEE Communications Magazine considered fast or slow for Engineering?

IEEE Communications Magazine can be compared against other Engineering journals using its total estimated timeline, H-Index, and annual volume. Whether it feels fast or slow depends on your field norms, revision rounds, and how urgent your submission timeline is.

How reliable is the publication speed estimate for IEEE Communications Magazine?

The estimate for IEEE Communications Magazine is based on publication metadata and available dataset estimates. It is useful for comparison and shortlist decisions, but individual papers can still move faster or slower depending on reviewers, editors, and revision cycles.

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