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Information Sciences

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

9.01

h-Index

2022-2023

 210

Rank

2022-2023

 1052

SJR

2022-2023

 2.285

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 Sciences
Abbreviation Inf. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1)
h-index 210
Overall Rank/Ranking 1052
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.285
Impact Score 9.01
Publisher Elsevier Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 00200255
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1968-2022




About Information Sciences


Information Sciences is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Information Sciences is 1052. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.285. 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 210. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Information Sciences journal is 00200255. 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 Sciences is cited by a total of 28008 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Information Sciences Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Information Sciences is 9.01, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Information Sciences IF is increased by a factor of 0.68 and approximate percentage change is 8.16% 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

Information Sciences Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Information Sciences is 9.01. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Information Sciences. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 9.01
2021 8.33
2020 7.43
2019 7.32
2018 6.59
2017 5.36
2016 5.86
2015 4.66
2014 5.49

Information Sciences h-index


  Table Setting

Information Sciences has an h-index of 210. It means 210 articles of this journal have more than 210 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 Sciences ISSN


The ISSN of Information Sciences is 00200255. 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 Sciences Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Information Sciences is 1052. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.285. 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 Sciences by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.285
2021 2.290
2020 1.524
2019 1.723
2018 1.620
2017 1.635
2016 1.781
2015 1.960
2014 2.226

Ranking of Information Sciences by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1052
2021 989
2020 2220
2019 1744
2018 1964
2017 1971
2016 1734
2015 1497
2014 1141

Information Sciences Publisher


Table Setting

Information Sciences is published by Elsevier Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1968-2022. 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 Information Sciences is Inf. Sci.. This abbreviation ('Inf. Sci.') 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 Sciences


If your research field is/are related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Software (Q1); Theoretical Computer Science (Q1), 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 Sciences?

Information Sciences latest impact IF is 9.01. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 9.01 (2022) and 4.66 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 6.67 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Information Sciences has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.285, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.290 in 2021 and the lowest being 1.524 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Information Sciences over the previous 9-year period stands at 6.67.


What's the latest h-index of the Information Sciences?

The latest h-index of the Information Sciences is 210.


Who's the publisher of the Information Sciences?

The Information Sciences is published by the Elsevier Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Information Sciences?

The Information Sciences is currently ranked 1052 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 989 in 2021 and its lowest position of 2220 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Information Sciences?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Information Sciences is Inf. Sci..


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

Information Sciences is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Information Sciences?

The Information Sciences encompasses the following areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Software
  • 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 Sciences?

The Information Sciences is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00200255.


What's the best quartile of the Information Sciences?

The best quartile for the Information Sciences is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Information Sciences?

The Information Sciences coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1968-2022.


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 Information Sciences

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 9.01
2021 8.33
2020 7.43
2019 7.32
2018 6.59
2017 5.36
2016 5.86
2015 4.66
2014 5.49



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