ELECTRONIC LIBRARY

metrics 2024

Transforming Information Practices for Tomorrow

Introduction

ELECTRONIC LIBRARY, published by EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, serves as a pivotal resource in the realms of Library and Information Sciences as well as Computer Science Applications. Established in 1983 and continuing through 2024, this journal showcases critical research and developments that shape modern information practices and the utilization of electronic resources. With a respectable impact factor positioning it in the Q2 quartile for Library and Information Sciences and Q3 for Computer Science Applications, the journal ranks #57 out of 280 in its field, reflecting its significance within the scholarly community. Authors are encouraged to contribute innovative studies that engage with current challenges and technological advancements, ensuring that the ELECTRONIC LIBRARY remains at the forefront of academic discourse. While the journal does not currently offer open access options, it remains an essential subscription-based resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of digital libraries and information management.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.18
Influence0.34
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life6.60
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI0.50
Total Documents1666
WOS Total Citations1207
SCIMAGO Total Citations5200
SCIMAGO SELF Citations656
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.04
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.83

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #57/280
Percentile 79.64
Quartile Q1
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #367/817
Percentile 55.08
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 70/160
Percentile 56.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 66/161
Percentile 59.01
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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