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Reference Librarian

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

1.15

h-Index

2022-2023

 24

Rank

2022-2023

 8572

SJR

2022-2023

 0.601

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 Reference Librarian
Abbreviation Ref. Libr.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Library and Information Sciences (Q1)
h-index 24
Overall Rank/Ranking 8572
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.601
Impact Score 1.15
Publisher Routledge
Country United States
ISSN 02763877
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1982-2022




About Reference Librarian


Reference Librarian is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Reference Librarian is 8572. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.601. 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 24. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Reference Librarian journal is 02763877. 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. Reference Librarian is cited by a total of 63 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Reference Librarian Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Reference Librarian is 1.15, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Reference Librarian IF is increased by a factor of 0.17 and approximate percentage change is 17.35% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Reference Librarian Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Reference Librarian is 1.15. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Reference Librarian. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.15
2021 0.98
2020 1.45
2019 1.04
2018 0.73
2017 0.61
2016 0.62
2015 0.55
2014 0.39

Reference Librarian h-index


  Table Setting

Reference Librarian has an h-index of 24. It means 24 articles of this journal have more than 24 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.




Reference Librarian ISSN


The ISSN of Reference Librarian is 02763877. 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

Reference Librarian Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Reference Librarian is 8572. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.601. 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 Reference Librarian by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.601
2021 0.487
2020 0.477
2019 0.804
2018 0.505
2017 0.613
2016 0.370
2015 0.799
2014 0.477

Ranking of Reference Librarian by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 8572
2021 10255
2020 10490
2019 5880
2018 9454
2017 7710
2016 11675
2015 5926
2014 9325

Reference Librarian Publisher


Table Setting

Reference Librarian is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1982-2022. 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 Reference Librarian is Ref. Libr.. This abbreviation ('Ref. Libr.') 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 Reference Librarian


If your research field is/are related to Library and Information Sciences (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 Reference Librarian?

Reference Librarian latest impact IF is 1.15. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.45 (2020) and 0.39 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.84 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Reference Librarian has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.601, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.804 in 2019 and the lowest being 0.370 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Reference Librarian over the previous 9-year period stands at 0.84.


What's the latest h-index of the Reference Librarian?

The latest h-index of the Reference Librarian is 24.


Who's the publisher of the Reference Librarian?

The Reference Librarian is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Reference Librarian?

The Reference Librarian is currently ranked 8572 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5880 in 2019 and its lowest position of 11675 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Reference Librarian?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Reference Librarian is Ref. Libr..


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

Reference Librarian is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Reference Librarian?

The Reference Librarian encompasses the following areas:

  • Library and Information Sciences

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


What's the ISSN of the Reference Librarian?

The Reference Librarian is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02763877.


What's the best quartile of the Reference Librarian?

The best quartile for the Reference Librarian is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Reference Librarian?

The Reference Librarian coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1982-2022.


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 Reference Librarian

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.15
2021 0.98
2020 1.45
2019 1.04
2018 0.73
2017 0.61
2016 0.62
2015 0.55
2014 0.39



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