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Journal of Documentation

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

2.97

h-Index

2022-2023

 69

Rank

2022-2023

 5602

SJR

2022-2023

 0.836

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 Journal of Documentation
Abbreviation J. Doc.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2)
h-index 69
Overall Rank/Ranking 5602
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.836
Impact Score 2.97
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00220418
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1945-2022




About Journal of Documentation


Journal of Documentation is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Documentation is 5602. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.836. 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 69. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Documentation journal is 00220418. 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. Journal of Documentation is cited by a total of 735 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Documentation Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Documentation is 2.97, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of Documentation IF is increased by a factor of 0.92 and approximate percentage change is 44.88% 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

Journal of Documentation Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Documentation is 2.97. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Documentation. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.97
2021 2.05
2020 1.99
2019 1.77
2018 1.68
2017 1.47
2016 1.27
2015 1.61
2014 1.36

Journal of Documentation h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Documentation has an h-index of 69. It means 69 articles of this journal have more than 69 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.




Journal of Documentation ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Documentation is 00220418. 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

Journal of Documentation Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Documentation is 5602. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.836. 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 Journal of Documentation by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.836
2021 0.632
2020 0.675
2019 0.890
2018 0.789
2017 0.613
2016 0.696
2015 0.939
2014 0.776

Ranking of Journal of Documentation by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5602
2021 7773
2020 7406
2019 5145
2018 5983
2017 7702
2016 6817
2015 4842
2014 5922

Journal of Documentation Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Documentation is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1945-2022. 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 Journal of Documentation is J. Doc.. This abbreviation ('J. Doc.') 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 Journal of Documentation


If your research field is/are related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2), 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 Journal of Documentation?

Journal of Documentation latest impact IF is 2.97. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.97 (2022) and 1.27 (2016), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.8 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Journal of Documentation has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.836, 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 0.939 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.613 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Documentation over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.8.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Documentation?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Documentation is 69.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Documentation?

The Journal of Documentation is published by the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Documentation?

The Journal of Documentation is currently ranked 5602 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 4842 in 2015 and its lowest position of 7773 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Documentation?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Documentation is J. Doc..


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

Journal of Documentation is classified as a journal that the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Documentation?

The Journal of Documentation encompasses the following areas:

  • Library and Information Sciences
  • Information Systems

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Documentation?

The Journal of Documentation is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00220418.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Documentation?

The best quartile for the Journal of Documentation is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Documentation?

The Journal of Documentation coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1945-2022.


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 Journal of Documentation

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.97
2021 2.05
2020 1.99
2019 1.77
2018 1.68
2017 1.47
2016 1.27
2015 1.61
2014 1.36



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