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Journal of Systems Science and Complexity

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

3.15

h-Index

2024-2025

 43

Rank

2024-2025

 6711

SJR

2024-2025

 0.807

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 Systems Science and Complexity
Abbreviation J. Syst. Sci. Complex.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Information Systems (Q2)
h-index 43
Overall Rank/Ranking 6711
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.807
Impact Score 3.15
Publisher Springer New York
Country United States
ISSN 10096124
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2006-2025




Aim and Scope


Journal of Systems Science and Complexity (JSSC) is a quarterly journal to publish high-quality original and innovative papers on theories, methodologies and applications of systems science and complexity science, as well as insightful survey papers.

It aims to encourage fundamental research of complex systems and complexity, and cultivate cross-disciplinary approaches to help people to understand the common themes that arise in natural, artificial, and social systems. It covers related complexity issues that have been placed at the forefront of many different research fields in science, technology and humanities, such as system optimization and management, complex and control systems, modeling and system biology, information and computer mathematics, etc.


About Journal of Systems Science and Complexity


Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is 6711. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.807. 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 43. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity journal is 10096124. 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 Systems Science and Complexity is cited by a total of 1190 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Systems Science and Complexity Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is 3.15, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Systems Science and Complexity IF is increased by a factor of 0.29 and approximate percentage change is 10.14% 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

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is 3.15. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.15
2023 2.86
2022 2.22
2021 1.55
2020 1.35
2019 1.18
2018 1.16
2017 0.69
2016 0.64
2015 0.85
2014 0.76

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity has an h-index of 43. It means 43 articles of this journal have more than 43 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 Systems Science and Complexity ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is 10096124. 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 Systems Science and Complexity Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is 6711. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.807. 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 Systems Science and Complexity by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.807
2023 0.705
2022 0.532
2021 0.394
2020 0.305
2019 0.316
2018 0.281
2017 0.259
2016 0.287
2015 0.336
2014 0.433

Ranking of Journal of Systems Science and Complexity by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6711
2023 7398
2022 9762
2021 12216
2020 14647
2019 13884
2018 14370
2017 14738
2016 13938
2015 12429
2014 10041

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is published by Springer New York. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2006-2025. 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 Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is J. Syst. Sci. Complex.. This abbreviation ('J. Syst. Sci. Complex.') 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 Systems Science and Complexity


If your research field is/are related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Information Systems (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 Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity latest impact IF is 3.15. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.15 (2024) and 0.64 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.49 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The Journal of Systems Science and Complexity has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.807, 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 0.807 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.259 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.49.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is 43.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is published by the Springer New York, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is currently ranked 6711 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 6711 in 2024 and its lowest position of 14738 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is J. Syst. Sci. Complex..


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

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is classified as a journal that the Springer New York publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The Journal of Systems Science and Complexity encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • 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 Systems Science and Complexity?

The Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10096124.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The best quartile for the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Systems Science and Complexity?

The Journal of Systems Science and Complexity coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2006-2025.


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 Journal of Systems Science and Complexity

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.15
2023 2.86
2022 2.22
2021 1.55
2020 1.35
2019 1.18
2018 1.16
2017 0.69
2016 0.64
2015 0.85
2014 0.76



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