International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age

metrics 2024

Empowering Public Services in the Digital Era

Introduction

International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age, published by IGI Global, serves as a vital platform for scholarly discourse in the evolving landscape of digital public administration. With an ISSN of 2334-4520 and E-ISSN of 2334-4539, the journal addresses critical issues at the intersection of technology and governance, exploring innovative practices and implications arising from digital transformation in the public sector. Despite its emergence between 2019 and 2021, and a recent revival in 2023, the journal has achieved commendable rankings, including Q3 in Library and Information Sciences and notable positions in both Public Administration and Computer Science Applications. Researchers and practitioners will benefit from its insights, as it tackles pressing questions about digital engagement, transparency, and the efficacy of public services. With access options tailored for a diverse audience, the journal aims to foster an inclusive environment for knowledge creation and dissemination, making it an essential resource for anyone invested in the future of public administration.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index6
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.13
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life7.50
JCI0.14
Total Documents43
WOS Total Citations92
SCIMAGO Total Citations101
SCIMAGO SELF Citations6
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.83
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.15
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #98/280
Percentile 65.00
Quartile Q2
Public Administration in Social Sciences
Rank #121/232
Percentile 47.84
Quartile Q3
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #561/817
Percentile 31.33
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 97/160
Percentile 39.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 121/161
Percentile 24.84
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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