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International Journal of Information Security

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

5.32

h-Index

2024-2025

 55

Rank

2024-2025

 7356

SJR

2024-2025

 0.753

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 International Journal of Information Security
Abbreviation Int. J. Inf. Secur.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q2); Software (Q2)
h-index 55
Overall Rank/Ranking 7356
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.753
Impact Score 5.32
Publisher Springer Verlag
Country Germany
ISSN 16155270, 16155262
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2005-2025




Aim and Scope


The International Journal of Information Security is an English language periodical on research in information security which offers prompt publication of important technical work, whether theoretical, applicable, or related to implementation.

Coverage includes system security: intrusion detection, secure end systems, secure operating systems, database security, security infrastructures, security evaluation; network security: Internet security, firewalls, mobile security, security agents, protocols, anti-virus and anti-hacker measures; content protection: watermarking, software protection, tamper resistant software; applications: electronic commerce, government, health, telecommunications, mobility.


About International Journal of Information Security


International Journal of Information Security is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of International Journal of Information Security is 7356. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.753. 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 55. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of International Journal of Information Security journal is 16155270, 16155262. 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. International Journal of Information Security is cited by a total of 1204 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


International Journal of Information Security Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Information Security is 5.32, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. International Journal of Information Security IF is increased by a factor of 1.51 and approximate percentage change is 39.63% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

International Journal of Information Security Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Information Security is 5.32. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of International Journal of Information Security. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.32
2023 3.81
2022 4.29
2021 3.49
2020 2.29
2019 2.31
2018 1.91
2017 2.28
2016 2.99
2015 2.30
2014 1.95

International Journal of Information Security h-index


  Table Setting

International Journal of Information Security has an h-index of 55. It means 55 articles of this journal have more than 55 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.




International Journal of Information Security ISSN


The ISSN of International Journal of Information Security is 16155270, 16155262. 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

International Journal of Information Security Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of International Journal of Information Security is 7356. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.753. 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 International Journal of Information Security by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.753
2023 0.878
2022 0.855
2021 0.755
2020 0.344
2019 0.431
2018 0.325
2017 0.555
2016 0.597
2015 0.571
2014 0.491

Ranking of International Journal of Information Security by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7356
2023 5418
2022 5408
2021 6212
2020 13524
2019 11123
2018 13029
2017 8449
2016 7898
2015 8237
2014 9090

International Journal of Information Security Publisher


Table Setting

International Journal of Information Security is published by Springer Verlag. It's publishing house is located in Germany. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2005-2025. 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 International Journal of Information Security is Int. J. Inf. Secur.. This abbreviation ('Int. J. Inf. Secur.') 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 International Journal of Information Security


If your research field is/are related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (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 International Journal of Information Security?

International Journal of Information Security latest impact IF is 5.32. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.32 (2024) and 1.91 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.99 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the International Journal of Information Security?

The International Journal of Information Security has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.753, 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 0.878 in 2023 and the lowest being 0.325 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Journal of Information Security over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.99.


What's the latest h-index of the International Journal of Information Security?

The latest h-index of the International Journal of Information Security is 55.


Who's the publisher of the International Journal of Information Security?

The International Journal of Information Security is published by the Springer Verlag, with its country of publication being the Germany.


What's the current ranking of the International Journal of Information Security?

The International Journal of Information Security is currently ranked 7356 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 5408 in 2022 and its lowest position of 13524 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the International Journal of Information Security?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Journal of Information Security is Int. J. Inf. Secur..


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

International Journal of Information Security is classified as a journal that the Springer Verlag publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the International Journal of Information Security?

The International Journal of Information Security encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Information Systems
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Software

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


What's the ISSN of the International Journal of Information Security?

The International Journal of Information Security is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 16155270, 16155262.


What's the best quartile of the International Journal of Information Security?

The best quartile for the International Journal of Information Security is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the International Journal of Information Security?

The International Journal of Information Security coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2005-2025.


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 International Journal of Information Security

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.32
2023 3.81
2022 4.29
2021 3.49
2020 2.29
2019 2.31
2018 1.91
2017 2.28
2016 2.99
2015 2.30
2014 1.95



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