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Journal of Systems and Software

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

5.88

h-Index

2024-2025

 135

Rank

2024-2025

 5034

SJR

2024-2025

 0.975

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 Journal of Systems and Software
Abbreviation J. Syst. Softw.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1)
h-index 135
Overall Rank/Ranking 5034
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.975
Impact Score 5.88
Publisher Elsevier Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 1641212
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1979, 1981, 1983-2025




About Journal of Systems and Software


Journal of Systems and Software is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Systems and Software is 5034. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.975. 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 135. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Systems and Software journal is 1641212. 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. Journal of Systems and Software is cited by a total of 3493 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Systems and Software Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Systems and Software is 5.88, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Systems and Software IF is increased by a factor of 0.69 and approximate percentage change is 13.29% 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

Journal of Systems and Software Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Systems and Software is 5.88. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Systems and Software. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.88
2023 5.19
2022 4.85
2021 4.57
2020 4.58
2019 4.50
2018 4.01
2017 3.59
2016 3.37
2015 3.01
2014 3.13

Journal of Systems and Software h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Systems and Software has an h-index of 135. It means 135 articles of this journal have more than 135 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.




Journal of Systems and Software ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Systems and Software is 1641212. 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

Journal of Systems and Software Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Systems and Software is 5034. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.975. 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 Journal of Systems and Software by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.975
2023 1.16
2022 1.126
2021 1.418
2020 0.642
2019 0.772
2018 0.550
2017 0.472
2016 0.617
2015 0.737
2014 0.802

Ranking of Journal of Systems and Software by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5034
2023 3482
2022 3453
2021 2308
2020 7841
2019 6190
2018 8734
2017 9658
2016 7649
2015 6451
2014 5720

Journal of Systems and Software Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Systems and Software is published by Elsevier Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1979, 1981, 1983-2025. 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 Journal of Systems and Software is J. Syst. Softw.. This abbreviation ('J. Syst. Softw.') 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 Journal of Systems and Software


If your research field is/are related to Hardware and Architecture (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Software (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 Journal of Systems and Software?

Journal of Systems and Software latest impact IF is 5.88. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.88 (2024) and 3.01 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.24 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The Journal of Systems and Software has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.975, 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 1.418 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.472 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Systems and Software over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.24.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Systems and Software is 135.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The Journal of Systems and Software is published by the Elsevier Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The Journal of Systems and Software is currently ranked 5034 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 2308 in 2021 and its lowest position of 9658 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Systems and Software?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Systems and Software is J. Syst. Softw..


Is the "Journal of Systems and Software" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Systems and Software is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The Journal of Systems and Software encompasses the following areas:

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems
  • Software

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The Journal of Systems and Software is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1641212.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The best quartile for the Journal of Systems and Software is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Systems and Software?

The Journal of Systems and Software coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1979, 1981, 1983-2025.


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 Journal of Systems and Software

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.88
2023 5.19
2022 4.85
2021 4.57
2020 4.58
2019 4.50
2018 4.01
2017 3.59
2016 3.37
2015 3.01
2014 3.13



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