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International Journal of Remote Sensing

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

3.17

h-Index

2024-2025

 210

Rank

2024-2025

 8447

SJR

2024-2025

 0.676

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 International Journal of Remote Sensing
Abbreviation Int. J. Remote Sens.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2)
h-index 210
Overall Rank/Ranking 8447
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.676
Impact Score 3.17
Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 13665901, 01431161
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1980-2025




Aim and Scope


The International Journal of Remote Sensing is concerned with the science and technology of remote sensing and the applications of remotely sensed data in all major disciplines. Principal topics are: data collection, analysis, interpretation and display; surveying from space, air and water platforms; sensors; image processing; use of remotely sensed data; economic surveys and cost-benefit analyses. The journal contains primary papers on basic science, techniques and applications, and a section of Remote Sensing Letters containing material that merits fast publication. The journal incorporates Remote Sensing Reviews and we positively welcome the submission of review articles.


About International Journal of Remote Sensing


International Journal of Remote Sensing is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Remote Sensing is 8447. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.676. 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 Q2.

The ISSN of International Journal of Remote Sensing journal is 13665901, 01431161. 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. International Journal of Remote Sensing is cited by a total of 3538 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


International Journal of Remote Sensing Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Remote Sensing is 3.17, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. International Journal of Remote Sensing IF is decreased by a factor of 0.06 and approximate percentage change is -1.86% 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

International Journal of Remote Sensing Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Remote Sensing is 3.17. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of International Journal of Remote Sensing. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.17
2023 3.23
2022 3.75
2021 3.57
2020 3.38
2019 3.34
2018 2.68
2017 2.06
2016 1.96
2015 2.07
2014 1.95

International Journal of Remote Sensing h-index


  Table Setting

International Journal of Remote Sensing 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.




International Journal of Remote Sensing ISSN


The ISSN of International Journal of Remote Sensing is 13665901, 01431161. 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

International Journal of Remote Sensing Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of International Journal of Remote Sensing is 8447. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.676. 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 International Journal of Remote Sensing by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.676
2023 0.776
2022 0.732
2021 0.873
2020 0.918
2019 0.928
2018 0.833
2017 0.796
2016 0.804
2015 0.849
2014 0.856

Ranking of International Journal of Remote Sensing by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8447
2023 6512
2022 6720
2021 5028
2020 4983
2019 4828
2018 5598
2017 5861
2016 5811
2015 5473
2014 5295

International Journal of Remote Sensing Publisher


Table Setting

International Journal of Remote Sensing is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1980-2025. 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 International Journal of Remote Sensing is Int. J. Remote Sens.. This abbreviation ('Int. J. Remote Sens.') 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 International Journal of Remote Sensing


If your research field is/are related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2), 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 International Journal of Remote Sensing?

International Journal of Remote Sensing latest impact IF is 3.17. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.75 (2022) and 1.95 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.83 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The International Journal of Remote Sensing has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.676, 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 0.928 in 2019 and the lowest being 0.676 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Journal of Remote Sensing over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.83.


What's the latest h-index of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The latest h-index of the International Journal of Remote Sensing is 210.


Who's the publisher of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The International Journal of Remote Sensing is published by the Taylor and Francis Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The International Journal of Remote Sensing is currently ranked 8447 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 4828 in 2019 and its lowest position of 8447 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Journal of Remote Sensing is Int. J. Remote Sens..


Is the "International Journal of Remote Sensing" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

International Journal of Remote Sensing is classified as a journal that the Taylor and Francis Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The International Journal of Remote Sensing encompasses the following areas:

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The International Journal of Remote Sensing is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13665901, 01431161.


What's the best quartile of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The best quartile for the International Journal of Remote Sensing is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the International Journal of Remote Sensing?

The International Journal of Remote Sensing coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1980-2025.


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 International Journal of Remote Sensing

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.17
2023 3.23
2022 3.75
2021 3.57
2020 3.38
2019 3.34
2018 2.68
2017 2.06
2016 1.96
2015 2.07
2014 1.95



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