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Reference Services Review

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

1.71

h-Index

2024-2025

 45

Rank

2024-2025

 7685

SJR

2024-2025

 0.73

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 Reference Services Review
Abbreviation Ref. Serv. Rev.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Library and Information Sciences (Q1); E-learning (Q2)
h-index 45
Overall Rank/Ranking 7685
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.73
Impact Score 1.71
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 907324
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1973-2025




About Reference Services Review


Reference Services Review is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); E-learning (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Reference Services Review is 7685. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.73. 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 45. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Reference Services Review journal is 907324. 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. Reference Services Review is cited by a total of 125 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Reference Services Review Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Reference Services Review is 1.71, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Reference Services Review IF is decreased by a factor of 0.31 and approximate percentage change is -15.35% 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

Reference Services Review Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Reference Services Review is 1.71. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Reference Services Review. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.71
2023 2.02
2022 1.34
2021 1.01
2020 0.94
2019 0.95
2018 1.11
2017 1.17
2016 0.87
2015 1.25
2014 1.16

Reference Services Review h-index


  Table Setting

Reference Services Review has an h-index of 45. It means 45 articles of this journal have more than 45 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.




Reference Services Review ISSN


The ISSN of Reference Services Review is 907324. 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

Reference Services Review Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Reference Services Review is 7685. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.73. 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 Reference Services Review by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.73
2023 0.753
2022 0.547
2021 0.737
2020 0.706
2019 0.814
2018 1.069
2017 0.697
2016 0.751
2015 1.480
2014 0.905

Ranking of Reference Services Review by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7685
2023 6805
2022 9465
2021 6406
2020 7049
2019 5790
2018 3946
2017 6792
2016 6235
2015 2437
2014 4964

Reference Services Review Publisher


Table Setting

Reference Services Review is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1973-2025. 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 Reference Services Review is Ref. Serv. Rev.. This abbreviation ('Ref. Serv. Rev.') 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 Reference Services Review


If your research field is/are related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); E-learning (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 Reference Services Review?

Reference Services Review latest impact IF is 1.71. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.02 (2023) and 0.87 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.23 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Reference Services Review?

The Reference Services Review has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.73, 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 1.480 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.547 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Reference Services Review over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.23.


What's the latest h-index of the Reference Services Review?

The latest h-index of the Reference Services Review is 45.


Who's the publisher of the Reference Services Review?

The Reference Services Review is published by the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Reference Services Review?

The Reference Services Review is currently ranked 7685 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 2437 in 2015 and its lowest position of 9465 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Reference Services Review?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Reference Services Review is Ref. Serv. Rev..


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

Reference Services Review is classified as a journal that the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Reference Services Review?

The Reference Services Review encompasses the following areas:

  • Library and Information Sciences
  • E-learning

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


What's the ISSN of the Reference Services Review?

The Reference Services Review is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 907324.


What's the best quartile of the Reference Services Review?

The best quartile for the Reference Services Review is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Reference Services Review?

The Reference Services Review coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1973-2025.


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 Reference Services Review

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.71
2023 2.02
2022 1.34
2021 1.01
2020 0.94
2019 0.95
2018 1.11
2017 1.17
2016 0.87
2015 1.25
2014 1.16



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