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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

3.74

h-Index

2022-2023

 33

Rank

2022-2023

 9018

SJR

2022-2023

 0.574

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 SoftwareX
Abbreviation SoftwareX
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Science Applications (Q2); Software (Q2)
h-index 33
Overall Rank/Ranking 9018
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.574
Impact Score 3.74
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
ISSN 23527110
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2015-2022




About SoftwareX


SoftwareX is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of SoftwareX is 9018. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.574. 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 33. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of SoftwareX journal is 23527110. 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. SoftwareX is cited by a total of 1560 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


SoftwareX Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of SoftwareX is 3.74, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. SoftwareX IF is increased by a factor of 0.42 and approximate percentage change is 12.65% 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

SoftwareX Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of SoftwareX is 3.74. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of SoftwareX. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.74
2021 3.32
2020 2.31
2019 2.13
2018 2.31
2017 10.65
2016 5.36
2015 0.00

SoftwareX h-index


  Table Setting

SoftwareX has an h-index of 33. It means 33 articles of this journal have more than 33 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.




SoftwareX ISSN


The ISSN of SoftwareX is 23527110. 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

SoftwareX Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of SoftwareX is 9018. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.574. 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 SoftwareX by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.574
2021 0.644
2020 0.528
2019 0.445
2018 4.539
2017 3.724
2016 1.864
2015

Ranking of SoftwareX by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 9018
2021 7603
2020 9593
2019 10860
2018 336
2017 458
2016 1613
2015 33599

SoftwareX Publisher


Table Setting

SoftwareX is published by Elsevier BV. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2015-2022. 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 SoftwareX is SoftwareX. This abbreviation ('SoftwareX') 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 SoftwareX


If your research field is/are related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Software (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 SoftwareX?

SoftwareX latest impact IF is 3.74. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 10.65 (2017) and 0.00 (2015), respectively, in the last 8 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.73 in the previous 8 years.


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

The SoftwareX has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.574, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 8 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 4.539 in 2018 and the lowest being in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the SoftwareX over the previous 8-year period stands at 3.73.


What's the latest h-index of the SoftwareX?

The latest h-index of the SoftwareX is 33.


Who's the publisher of the SoftwareX?

The SoftwareX is published by the Elsevier BV, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the SoftwareX?

The SoftwareX is currently ranked 9018 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 8 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 336 in 2018 and its lowest position of 33599 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the SoftwareX?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the SoftwareX is SoftwareX.


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

SoftwareX is classified as a journal that the Elsevier BV publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the SoftwareX?

The SoftwareX encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Software

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


What's the ISSN of the SoftwareX?

The SoftwareX is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 23527110.


What's the best quartile of the SoftwareX?

The best quartile for the SoftwareX is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the SoftwareX?

The SoftwareX coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2015-2022.


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 SoftwareX

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.74
2021 3.32
2020 2.31
2019 2.13
2018 2.31
2017 10.65
2016 5.36
2015 0.00



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