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Journal of Spatial Information Science

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

0.78

h-Index

2024-2025

 26

Rank

2024-2025

 17460

SJR

2024-2025

 0.276

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 Spatial Information Science
Abbreviation J. Spat. Inf. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computers in Earth Sciences (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Information Systems (Q3)
h-index 26
Overall Rank/Ranking 17460
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.276
Impact Score 0.78
Publisher The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA)
Country United States
ISSN 1948660X
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 2010-2024




About Journal of Spatial Information Science


Journal of Spatial Information Science is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computers in Earth Sciences (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Information Systems (Q3). It is published by The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA). The overall rank of Journal of Spatial Information Science is 17460. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.276. 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 26. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Journal of Spatial Information Science journal is 1948660X. 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 Spatial Information Science is cited by a total of 30 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Spatial Information Science Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Spatial Information Science is 0.78, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Spatial Information Science IF is decreased by a factor of 1.22 and approximate percentage change is -61% 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

Journal of Spatial Information Science Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Spatial Information Science is 0.78. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Spatial Information Science. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.78
2023 2.00
2022 1.92
2021 1.58
2020 2.05
2019 1.05
2018 1.74
2017 1.26
2016 1.90
2015 1.96
2014 2.08

Journal of Spatial Information Science h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Spatial Information Science has an h-index of 26. It means 26 articles of this journal have more than 26 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 Spatial Information Science ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Spatial Information Science is 1948660X. 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 Spatial Information Science Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Spatial Information Science is 17460. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.276. 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 Spatial Information Science by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.276
2023 0.582
2022 0.480
2021 0.618
2020 0.560
2019 0.421
2018 0.332
2017 0.551
2016 0.616
2015 1.072
2014 0.654

Ranking of Journal of Spatial Information Science by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 17460
2023 9261
2022 10709
2021 7995
2020 9003
2019 11325
2018 12875
2017 8508
2016 7661
2015 4012
2014 7117

Journal of Spatial Information Science Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Spatial Information Science is published by The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA). It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2010-2024. 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 Spatial Information Science is J. Spat. Inf. Sci.. This abbreviation ('J. Spat. 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 Journal of Spatial Information Science


If your research field is/are related to Computers in Earth Sciences (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Information Systems (Q3), 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 Spatial Information Science?

Journal of Spatial Information Science latest impact IF is 0.78. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.08 (2014) and 0.78 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.67 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Journal of Spatial Information Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.276, 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 1.072 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.276 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Spatial Information Science over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.67.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Spatial Information Science is 26.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The Journal of Spatial Information Science is published by the The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA), with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The Journal of Spatial Information Science is currently ranked 17460 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 4012 in 2015 and its lowest position of 17460 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Spatial Information Science is J. Spat. Inf. Sci..


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

Journal of Spatial Information Science is classified as a journal that the The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The Journal of Spatial Information Science encompasses the following areas:

  • Computers in Earth Sciences
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Information Systems

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The Journal of Spatial Information Science is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1948660X.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The best quartile for the Journal of Spatial Information Science is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Spatial Information Science?

The Journal of Spatial Information Science coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2010-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development journal 21461 World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society 27 0.71

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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Spatial Information Science

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.78
2023 2.00
2022 1.92
2021 1.58
2020 2.05
2019 1.05
2018 1.74
2017 1.26
2016 1.90
2015 1.96
2014 2.08



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