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Design Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

4.83

h-Index

2022-2023

 104

Rank

2022-2023

 2957

SJR

2022-2023

 1.231

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Design Studies
Abbreviation Des. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Architecture (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 104
Overall Rank/Ranking 2957
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.231
Impact Score 4.83
Publisher Elsevier Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 0142694X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1979-2022




Aim and Scope


Design Studies is the only journal to approach the understanding of design from comparisons across all domains of application, including engineering and product design, architectural design and planning, computer artefacts and systems design. It therefore provides a unique forum for the development and discussion of fundamental aspects of design activity and experience, from cognition and methodology to values and philosophy.The journal reports new research and scholarship in principles, procedures and techniques relevant to the practice, management and pedagogy of design.


About Design Studies


Design Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Architecture (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Design Studies is 2957. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.231. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 104. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Design Studies journal is 0142694X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Design Studies is cited by a total of 577 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Design Studies Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Design Studies is 4.83, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Design Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.52 and approximate percentage change is 12.06% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Design Studies Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Design Studies is 4.83. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Design Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.83
2021 4.31
2020 2.92
2019 3.30
2018 3.84
2017 3.63
2016 3.24
2015 3.48
2014 3.00

Design Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Design Studies has an h-index of 104. It means 104 articles of this journal have more than 104 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Design Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Design Studies is 0142694X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Design Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Design Studies is 2957. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.231. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Design Studies by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.231
2021 1.113
2020 0.910
2019 1.104
2018 0.963
2017 0.941
2016 1.320
2015 1.224
2014 1.351

Ranking of Design Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2957
2021 3441
2020 5064
2019 3708
2018 4594
2017 4737
2016 2905
2015 3319
2014 2728

Design Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Design Studies is published by Elsevier Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1979-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Design Studies is Des. Stud.. This abbreviation ('Des. Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Design Studies


If your research field is/are related to Architecture (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Design Studies?

Design Studies latest impact IF is 4.83. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.83 (2022) and 2.92 (2020), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.62 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Design Studies?

The Design Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.231, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.351 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.910 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Design Studies over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.62.


What's the latest h-index of the Design Studies?

The latest h-index of the Design Studies is 104.


Who's the publisher of the Design Studies?

The Design Studies is published by the Elsevier Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Design Studies?

The Design Studies is currently ranked 2957 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2728 in 2014 and its lowest position of 5064 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Design Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Design Studies is Des. Stud..


Is the "Design Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Design Studies is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Design Studies?

The Design Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Design Studies?

The Design Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 0142694X.


What's the best quartile of the Design Studies?

The best quartile for the Design Studies is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Design Studies?

The Design Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1979-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Design Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.83
2021 4.31
2020 2.92
2019 3.30
2018 3.84
2017 3.63
2016 3.24
2015 3.48
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