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Information Development

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

3.28

h-Index

2024-2025

 43

Rank

2024-2025

 10841

SJR

2024-2025

 0.536

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 Information Development
Abbreviation Inf. Dev.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Library and Information Sciences (Q2)
h-index 43
Overall Rank/Ranking 10841
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.536
Impact Score 3.28
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17416469, 02666669
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1985-2025




About Information Development


Information Development is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Information Development is 10841. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.536. 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 Q2.

The ISSN of Information Development journal is 17416469, 02666669. 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. Information Development is cited by a total of 814 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Information Development Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Information Development is 3.28, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Information Development IF is increased by a factor of 0.46 and approximate percentage change is 16.31% 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

Information Development Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Information Development is 3.28. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Information Development. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.28
2023 2.82
2022 2.24
2021 2.35
2020 1.68
2019 1.39
2018 1.43
2017 0.90
2016 1.14
2015 0.67
2014 0.57

Information Development h-index


  Table Setting

Information Development 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.




Information Development ISSN


The ISSN of Information Development is 17416469, 02666669. 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

Information Development Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Information Development is 10841. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.536. 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 Information Development by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.536
2023 0.504
2022 0.559
2021 0.468
2020 0.452
2019 0.546
2018 0.428
2017 0.297
2016 0.331
2015 0.375
2014 0.311

Ranking of Information Development by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10841
2023 10710
2022 9256
2021 10623
2020 10978
2019 9063
2018 10768
2017 13412
2016 12647
2015 11443
2014 12695

Information Development Publisher


Table Setting

Information Development is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1985-2025. 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 Information Development is Inf. Dev.. This abbreviation ('Inf. Dev.') 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 Information Development


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

Information Development latest impact IF is 3.28. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.28 (2024) and 0.57 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.68 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Information Development has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.536, 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 0.559 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.297 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Information Development over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.68.


What's the latest h-index of the Information Development?

The latest h-index of the Information Development is 43.


Who's the publisher of the Information Development?

The Information Development is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Information Development?

The Information Development is currently ranked 10841 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 9063 in 2019 and its lowest position of 13412 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Information Development?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Information Development is Inf. Dev..


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

Information Development is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Information Development?

The Information Development 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 Information Development?

The Information Development is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17416469, 02666669.


What's the best quartile of the Information Development?

The best quartile for the Information Development is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Information Development?

The Information Development coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1985-2025.


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 Information Development

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.28
2023 2.82
2022 2.24
2021 2.35
2020 1.68
2019 1.39
2018 1.43
2017 0.90
2016 1.14
2015 0.67
2014 0.57



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