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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

0.09

h-Index

2024-2025

 6

Rank

2024-2025

 28061

SJR

2024-2025

 0.113

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 Connections
Abbreviation Connections
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Networks and Communications (Q4); Law (Q4); Political Science and International Relations (Q4); Safety Research (Q4); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q4)
h-index 6
Overall Rank/Ranking 28061
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.113
Impact Score 0.09
Publisher Partnership for Peace Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes
Country Germany
ISSN 18121098, 18122973
Best Quartile Q4
Coverage History 2018-2025




About Connections


Connections is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q4); Law (Q4); Political Science and International Relations (Q4); Safety Research (Q4); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q4). It is published by Partnership for Peace Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes. The overall rank of Connections is 28061. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.113. 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 6. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.

The ISSN of Connections journal is 18121098, 18122973. 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. Connections is cited by a total of 16 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Connections Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Connections is 0.09, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Connections IF is decreased by a factor of 0.12 and approximate percentage change is -57.14% 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

Connections Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Connections is 0.09. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Connections. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.09
2023 0.21
2022 0.59
2021 0.28
2020 0.06
2019 0.00
2018 0.00

Connections h-index


  Table Setting

Connections has an h-index of 6. It means 6 articles of this journal have more than 6 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.




Connections ISSN


The ISSN of Connections is 18121098, 18122973. 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

Connections Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Connections is 28061. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.113. 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 Connections by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.113
2023 0.147
2022 0.151
2021 0.107
2020 0.101
2019 0.101
2018

Ranking of Connections by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 28061
2023 23176
2022 21850
2021 24679
2020 31154
2019 28563
2018 32070

Connections Publisher


Table Setting

Connections is published by Partnership for Peace Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes. It's publishing house is located in Germany. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2018-2025. 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 Connections is Connections. This abbreviation ('Connections') 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 Connections


If your research field is/are related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q4); Law (Q4); Political Science and International Relations (Q4); Safety Research (Q4); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q4), 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 Connections?

Connections latest impact IF is 0.09. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.59 (2022) and 0.00 (2019), respectively, in the last 7 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.18 in the previous 7 years.


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

The Connections has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.113, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 7 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.151 in 2022 and the lowest being in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Connections over the previous 7-year period stands at 0.18.


What's the latest h-index of the Connections?

The latest h-index of the Connections is 6.


Who's the publisher of the Connections?

The Connections is published by the Partnership for Peace Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes, with its country of publication being the Germany.


What's the current ranking of the Connections?

The Connections is currently ranked 28061 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 7 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 21850 in 2022 and its lowest position of 32070 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Connections?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Connections is Connections.


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

Connections is classified as a journal that the Partnership for Peace Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Connections?

The Connections encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Law
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Safety Research
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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


What's the ISSN of the Connections?

The Connections is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18121098, 18122973.


What's the best quartile of the Connections?

The best quartile for the Connections is Q4 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Connections?

The Connections coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2018-2025.


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 Connections

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.09
2023 0.21
2022 0.59
2021 0.28
2020 0.06
2019 0.00
2018 0.00



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