GOVERNMENT INFORMATION QUARTERLY

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge at the Intersection of Governance and Information

Introduction

Government Information Quarterly, published by Elsevier Inc, is a premier journal that disseminates cutting-edge research in the fields of E-learning, Law, Library and Information Sciences, Sociology, and Political Science. With a notable impact factor reflecting its influence in the academic community, the journal consistently ranks in the Q1 category across these disciplines as of 2023, standing out in the top percentiles of global research. This journal, which has been contributing to the discourse on government information since 1984, serves as an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers eager to understand the evolving intersection of information dissemination and governance. While it operates under a subscription model, its rigorous peer-review process ensures that published articles maintain the highest academic standards. Positioned in the United Kingdom, Government Information Quarterly advocates for innovative approaches to legal, societal, and informational challenges, making it a vital platform for interdisciplinary research and discussions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.17
Journal Impact Factor7.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)9.30
H-Index133
Journal IF Without Self7.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.26
Influence1.89
Immediacy Index1.90
Cited Half Life6.00
Citing Half Life6.40
JCI2.63
Total Documents1453
WOS Total Citations7190
SCIMAGO Total Citations22663
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2784
Scopus Journal Rank2.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)10.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)10.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)13.21

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #2/1025
Percentile 99.80
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #8/1466
Percentile 99.45
Quartile Q1
Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #5/280
Percentile 98.21
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 5/160
Percentile 97.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 3/161
Percentile 98.14
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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