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Information Processing Letters

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

0.85

h-Index

2024-2025

 86

Rank

2024-2025

 13506

SJR

2024-2025

 0.412

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 Information Processing Letters
Abbreviation Inf. Process. Lett.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Science Applications (Q3); Information Systems (Q3); Signal Processing (Q3); Theoretical Computer Science (Q3)
h-index 86
Overall Rank/Ranking 13506
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.412
Impact Score 0.85
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 200190
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1971-2025




About Information Processing Letters


Information Processing Letters is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q3); Information Systems (Q3); Signal Processing (Q3); Theoretical Computer Science (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Information Processing Letters is 13506. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.412. 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 86. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Information Processing Letters journal is 200190. 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. Information Processing Letters is cited by a total of 209 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Information Processing Letters Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Information Processing Letters is 0.85, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Information Processing Letters IF is decreased by a factor of 0.07 and approximate percentage change is -7.61% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Information Processing Letters Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Information Processing Letters is 0.85. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Information Processing Letters. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.85
2023 0.92
2022 0.75
2021 1.09
2020 1.25
2019 1.14
2018 1.32
2017 1.17
2016 1.05
2015 0.95
2014 0.92

Information Processing Letters h-index


  Table Setting

Information Processing Letters has an h-index of 86. It means 86 articles of this journal have more than 86 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.




Information Processing Letters ISSN


The ISSN of Information Processing Letters is 200190. 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

Information Processing Letters Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Information Processing Letters is 13506. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.412. 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 Information Processing Letters by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.412
2023 0.404
2022 0.388
2021 0.521
2020 0.415
2019 0.481
2018 0.400
2017 0.412
2016 0.509
2015 0.546
2014 0.548

Ranking of Information Processing Letters by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 13506
2023 12914
2022 12773
2021 9605
2020 11758
2019 10129
2018 11305
2017 10726
2016 9133
2015 8575
2014 8318

Information Processing Letters Publisher


Table Setting

Information Processing Letters is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1971-2025. 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 Information Processing Letters is Inf. Process. Lett.. This abbreviation ('Inf. Process. Lett.') 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 Information Processing Letters


If your research field is/are related to Computer Science Applications (Q3); Information Systems (Q3); Signal Processing (Q3); Theoretical Computer Science (Q3), 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 Information Processing Letters?

Information Processing Letters latest impact IF is 0.85. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.32 (2018) and 0.75 (2022), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.04 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Information Processing Letters?

The Information Processing Letters has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.412, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.548 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.388 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Information Processing Letters over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.04.


What's the latest h-index of the Information Processing Letters?

The latest h-index of the Information Processing Letters is 86.


Who's the publisher of the Information Processing Letters?

The Information Processing Letters is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Information Processing Letters?

The Information Processing Letters is currently ranked 13506 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 8318 in 2014 and its lowest position of 13506 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Information Processing Letters?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Information Processing Letters is Inf. Process. Lett..


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

Information Processing Letters is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Information Processing Letters?

The Information Processing Letters encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Information Systems
  • Signal Processing
  • Theoretical Computer Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Information Processing Letters?

The Information Processing Letters is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 200190.


What's the best quartile of the Information Processing Letters?

The best quartile for the Information Processing Letters is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Information Processing Letters?

The Information Processing Letters coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1971-2025.


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 Information Processing Letters

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.85
2023 0.92
2022 0.75
2021 1.09
2020 1.25
2019 1.14
2018 1.32
2017 1.17
2016 1.05
2015 0.95
2014 0.92



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