Information Polity

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research in Digital Governance and Public Policy

Introduction

Information Polity is a leading international journal published by IOS PRESS, focusing on the intersection of information technologies and governance within the ever-evolving landscape of political science and public administration. With an ISSN of 1570-1255 and an E-ISSN of 1875-8754, this journal presents high-quality research that examines how information systems influence public policy and societal outcomes. Recognized for its prestigious standing, Information Polity holds a Q2 ranking in multiple categories, including Communication, Geography, Planning and Development, Information Systems, and Sociology and Political Science, reflecting its impact and relevance in these fields. Researchers and practitioners can delve into seminal studies that explore critical issues such as digital governance, data management, and the role of technology in participatory democracy. Established in 2002 and continuing through 2024, this journal is essential for anyone invested in understanding the complex relationships between information contexts and political processes in our increasingly digital world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.51
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index43
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence0.72
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.30
Citing Half Life6.80
JCI0.48
Total Documents522
WOS Total Citations794
SCIMAGO Total Citations2437
SCIMAGO SELF Citations204
Scopus Journal Rank0.51
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.34
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.08
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.27

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #349/1466
Percentile 76.19
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #126/511
Percentile 75.34
Quartile Q1
Public Administration in Social Sciences
Rank #84/232
Percentile 63.79
Quartile Q2
Information Systems in Computer Science
Rank #208/394
Percentile 47.21
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 77/160
Percentile 52.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 70/161
Percentile 56.52
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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