JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Navigating the complexities of information systems and management.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE (ISSN: 0165-5515; E-ISSN: 1741-6485), published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, stands as a leading academic journal in the realms of Information Systems and Library and Information Sciences. Established in 1979 and continuing through 2024, this journal has become a cornerstone for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to enhance their understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of information management. With a commendable Q1 ranking in Library and Information Sciences and a Q2 ranking in Information Systems as of 2023, it demonstrates significant influence, evidenced by its 89th percentile ranking in Scopus for Social Sciences. Although it currently does not offer open access, the journal is committed to delivering high-quality, peer-reviewed research that addresses both theoretical and practical challenges in the field. Researchers and practitioners alike will find invaluable insights that bolster their work and contribute to the broader academic dialogue surrounding information science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.58
Journal Impact Factor1.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index77
Journal IF Without Self1.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.47
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life7.10
Citing Half Life7.30
JCI0.55
Total Documents1589
WOS Total Citations2970
SCIMAGO Total Citations9198
SCIMAGO SELF Citations713
Scopus Journal Rank0.58
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.81
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.22

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #31/280
Percentile 88.93
Quartile Q1
Information Systems in Computer Science
Rank #101/394
Percentile 74.37
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Rank 159/249
Percentile 36.30
Quartile Q3
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 61/160
Percentile 62.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Rank 147/251
Percentile 41.43
Quartile Q3
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 64/161
Percentile 60.25
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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