Theoretical Computer Science
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Aims and Scope
Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) is a computer science journal published by Elsevier, started in 1975 and covering theoretical computer science. The journal publishes 52 issues a year. It is abstracted and indexed by Scopus and the Science Citation Index. According to the Journal Citation Reports, its 2018 impact factor is 0.718. Less
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- PublisherELSEVIER
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyWeekly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyWeekly
- Publication Start Year1975
- Publisher URL
- Website URL
| Months | % Papers published |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 9% |
| 4-6 | 19% |
| 7-9 | 30% |
| >9 | 41% |
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FAQs
Since when has Theoretical Computer Science been publishing? 
The Theoretical Computer Science has been publishing since 1975 till date.
How frequently is the Theoretical Computer Science published?
Theoretical Computer Science is published Weekly.
Who is the publisher of Theoretical Computer Science?
The publisher of Theoretical Computer Science is ELSEVIER.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Theoretical Computer Science?
For the Theoretical Computer Science's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Theoretical Computer Science?
The eISSN number is 1879-2294 and pISSN number is 0304-3975 for Theoretical Computer Science.
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