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Knowledge-Based Systems

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

9.62

h-Index

2024-2025

 188

Rank

2024-2025

 1539

SJR

2024-2025

 1.934

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 Knowledge-Based Systems
Abbreviation Knowl.-Based Syst.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1)
h-index 188
Overall Rank/Ranking 1539
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.934
Impact Score 9.62
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 9507051
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1987-2025




About Knowledge-Based Systems


Knowledge-Based Systems is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Software (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Knowledge-Based Systems is 1539. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.934. 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 188. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Knowledge-Based Systems journal is 9507051. 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. Knowledge-Based Systems is cited by a total of 30317 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Knowledge-Based Systems Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Knowledge-Based Systems is 9.62, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Knowledge-Based Systems IF is increased by a factor of 1.15 and approximate percentage change is 13.58% 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

Knowledge-Based Systems Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Knowledge-Based Systems is 9.62. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Knowledge-Based Systems. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9.62
2023 8.47
2022 9.80
2021 8.55
2020 8.84
2019 7.72
2018 6.53
2017 5.84
2016 5.54
2015 4.99
2014 4.52

Knowledge-Based Systems h-index


  Table Setting

Knowledge-Based Systems has an h-index of 188. It means 188 articles of this journal have more than 188 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.




Knowledge-Based Systems ISSN


The ISSN of Knowledge-Based Systems is 9507051. 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

Knowledge-Based Systems Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Knowledge-Based Systems is 1539. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.934. 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 Knowledge-Based Systems by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.934
2023 2.219
2022 2.065
2021 2.192
2020 1.587
2019 1.754
2018 1.460
2017 1.378
2016 1.709
2015 1.744
2014 1.466

Ranking of Knowledge-Based Systems by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1539
2023 1136
2022 1244
2021 1076
2020 2047
2019 1691
2018 2364
2017 2666
2016 1882
2015 1838
2014 2397

Knowledge-Based Systems Publisher


Table Setting

Knowledge-Based Systems is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1987-2025. 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 Knowledge-Based Systems is Knowl.-Based Syst.. This abbreviation ('Knowl.-Based Syst.') 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 Knowledge-Based Systems


If your research field is/are related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Management 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 Knowledge-Based Systems?

Knowledge-Based Systems latest impact IF is 9.62. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 9.80 (2022) and 4.52 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 7.31 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The Knowledge-Based Systems has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.934, 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 2.219 in 2023 and the lowest being 1.378 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Knowledge-Based Systems over the previous 11-year period stands at 7.31.


What's the latest h-index of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The latest h-index of the Knowledge-Based Systems is 188.


Who's the publisher of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The Knowledge-Based Systems is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The Knowledge-Based Systems is currently ranked 1539 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 1076 in 2021 and its lowest position of 2666 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Knowledge-Based Systems is Knowl.-Based Syst..


Is the "Knowledge-Based Systems" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Knowledge-Based Systems is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The Knowledge-Based Systems encompasses the following areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Software

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


What's the ISSN of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The Knowledge-Based Systems is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 9507051.


What's the best quartile of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The best quartile for the Knowledge-Based Systems is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Knowledge-Based Systems?

The Knowledge-Based Systems coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1987-2025.


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 Knowledge-Based Systems

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9.62
2023 8.47
2022 9.80
2021 8.55
2020 8.84
2019 7.72
2018 6.53
2017 5.84
2016 5.54
2015 4.99
2014 4.52



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