| Title | Web Semantics |
| Abbreviation | Web Semant. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2); Software (Q2) |
| h-index | 91 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 9024 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.64 |
| Impact Score | 4.55 |
| Publisher | Elsevier B.V. |
| Country | Netherlands |
| ISSN | 15708268 |
| Best Quartile | Q2 |
| Coverage History | 2003-2025 |
The Journal of Web Semantics includes, but is not limited to, the following major technology areas:
- The Semantic Web
- Knowledge Technologies
- Ontology
- Agents
- Databases
- Semantic Grid and Peer-to-Peer Technology
- Information Retrieval
- Language Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Knowledge Discovery
- Web Standards
Web Semantics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Web Semantics is 9024. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.64. 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 91. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.
The ISSN of Web Semantics journal is 15708268. 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. Web Semantics is cited by a total of 285 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of Web Semantics is 4.55, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Web Semantics IF is increased by a factor of 1.32 and approximate percentage change is 40.87% 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.
Impact IF 2024 of Web Semantics is 4.55. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 4.55 |
| 2023 | 3.23 |
| 2022 | 3.20 |
| 2021 | 4.08 |
| 2020 | 3.72 |
| 2019 | 4.68 |
| 2018 | 5.71 |
| 2017 | 4.40 |
| 2016 | 3.53 |
| 2015 | 4.08 |
| 2014 | 7.46 |
Web Semantics has an h-index of 91. It means 91 articles of this journal have more than 91 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.
The ISSN of Web Semantics is 15708268. 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.
The overall rank of Web Semantics is 9024. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.64. 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.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 0.64 |
| 2023 | 0.806 |
| 2022 | 0.955 |
| 2021 | 0.980 |
| 2020 | 0.502 |
| 2019 | 1.135 |
| 2018 | 0.992 |
| 2017 | 0.788 |
| 2016 | 1.085 |
| 2015 | 1.783 |
| 2014 | 2.195 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 9024 |
| 2023 | 6163 |
| 2022 | 4536 |
| 2021 | 4229 |
| 2020 | 10043 |
| 2019 | 3557 |
| 2018 | 4414 |
| 2017 | 5932 |
| 2016 | 3912 |
| 2015 | 1778 |
| 2014 | 1169 |
Web Semantics is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Web Semantics is Web Semant.. This abbreviation ('Web Semant.') 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.
If your research field is/are related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2); Software (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
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.
Web Semantics latest impact IF is 4.55. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.46 (2014) and 3.20 (2022), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.42 in the previous 11 years.
The Web Semantics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.64, 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 2.195 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.502 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Web Semantics over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.42.
The latest h-index of the Web Semantics is 91.
The Web Semantics is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.
The Web Semantics is currently ranked 9024 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 1169 in 2014 and its lowest position of 10043 in 2020.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Web Semantics is Web Semant..
Web Semantics is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.
The Web Semantics encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Web Semantics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15708268.
The best quartile for the Web Semantics is Q2 (2024).
The Web Semantics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003-2025.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Ecology and Environmental Research | journal | 19122 | Corvinus University of Budapest | 48 | 0.84 |
| IEEE/OSA Journal of Display Technology | journal | 12809 | IEEE Computer Society | 68 | 0.00 |
| Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine | journal | 28559 | Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine | 16 | 0.10 |
| Libyan Studies | journal | 21508 | Cambridge University Press | 10 | 0.14 |
| Tekstilec | trade journal | 17340 | University of Ljubljana Press | 16 | 1.29 |
| Sapporo Medical Journal | journal | 29756 | Sapporo Medical University | 3 | 0.00 |
| Museum Management and Curatorship | journal | 10490 | Routledge | 43 | 2.06 |
| Genes and Nutrition | journal | 4763 | BioMed Central Ltd | 69 | 4.26 |
| Proteomics - Clinical Applications | journal | 8540 | Wiley-VCH Verlag | 67 | 2.59 |
| Journal of Sociology | journal | 6357 | SAGE Publications Ltd | 66 | 2.82 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 4.55 |
| 2023 | 3.23 |
| 2022 | 3.20 |
| 2021 | 4.08 |
| 2020 | 3.72 |
| 2019 | 4.68 |
| 2018 | 5.71 |
| 2017 | 4.40 |
| 2016 | 3.53 |
| 2015 | 4.08 |
| 2014 | 7.46 |
