INFORMATION SCIENCES

metrics 2024

Navigating the Future of Information Science

Introduction

INFORMATION SCIENCES, published by Elsevier Science Inc, is a premier peer-reviewed journal that has become instrumental in advancing the field of information science since its inception in 1968. With an impressive array of quartile rankings in 2023, including Q1 in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science Applications, Control and Systems Engineering, Information Systems and Management, Software, and Theoretical Computer Science, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers and professionals looking to explore cutting-edge theories and practical applications within these domains. The journal is indexed extensively, with notable Scopus rankings, reflecting its significance and influence in the academic community—ranked 6th in Theoretical Computer Science and 10th in Information Systems and Management, among others. Although it does not currently offer an open-access option, the depth of research published within INFORMATION SCIENCES ensures that it remains a key reference point for advancing academic inquiry and addressing complex challenges in the information landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.24
Journal Impact Factor-
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index227
Journal IF Without Self-
Eigen Factor0.06
Normal Eigen Factor13.54
Influence1.40
Immediacy Index-
Cited Half Life4.00
Citing Half Life4.60
JCI2.09
Total Documents13336
WOS Total Citations58169
SCIMAGO Total Citations199655
SCIMAGO SELF Citations29038
Scopus Journal Rank2.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)7.89
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)8.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Theoretical Computer Science in Mathematics
Rank #6/130
Percentile 95.38
Quartile Q1
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #47/817
Percentile 94.25
Quartile Q1
Control and Systems Engineering in Engineering
Rank #20/321
Percentile 93.77
Quartile Q1
Information Systems and Management in Decision Sciences
Rank #10/148
Percentile 93.24
Quartile Q1
Software in Computer Science
Rank #31/407
Percentile 92.38
Quartile Q1
Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science
Rank #34/350
Percentile 90.29
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Rank 17/251
Percentile 93.23
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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