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Information Retrieval

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

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

2.62

h-Index

2023-2024

 65

Rank

2023-2024

 8826

SJR

2023-2024

 0.607

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 Retrieval
Abbreviation Inf. Retr.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2)
h-index 65
Overall Rank/Ranking 8826
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.607
Impact Score 2.62
Publisher Springer Netherlands
Country Netherlands
ISSN 13864564, 15737659
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1999-2023




About Information Retrieval


Information Retrieval is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Information Retrieval is 8826. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.607. 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 65. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Information Retrieval journal is 13864564, 15737659. 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 Retrieval is cited by a total of 151 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Information Retrieval Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Information Retrieval is 2.62, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Information Retrieval IF is decreased by a factor of 0.41 and approximate percentage change is -13.53% when compared to preceding year 2022, 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

Information Retrieval Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Information Retrieval is 2.62. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 2.62
2022 3.03
2021 2.77
2020 2.82
2019 2.70
2018 2.67
2017 2.77
2016 1.68
2015 2.67
2014 2.75

Information Retrieval h-index


  Table Setting

Information Retrieval has an h-index of 65. It means 65 articles of this journal have more than 65 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 Retrieval ISSN


The ISSN of Information Retrieval is 13864564, 15737659. 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 Retrieval Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Information Retrieval is 8826. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.607. 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 Retrieval by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 0.607
2022 0.610
2021 0.765
2020 0.379
2019 0.430
2018 0.337
2017 0.352
2016 0.390
2015 0.639
2014 0.689

Ranking of Information Retrieval by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 8826
2022 8409
2021 6109
2020 12623
2019 11142
2018 12742
2017 11977
2016 11243
2015 7411
2014 6755

Information Retrieval Publisher


Table Setting

Information Retrieval is published by Springer Netherlands. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1999-2023. 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 Retrieval is Inf. Retr.. This abbreviation ('Inf. Retr.') 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 Retrieval


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

Information Retrieval latest impact IF is 2.62. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.03 (2022) and 1.68 (2016), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.65 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Information Retrieval has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.607, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.765 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.337 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Information Retrieval over the previous 10-year period stands at 2.65.


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

The latest h-index of the Information Retrieval is 65.


Who's the publisher of the Information Retrieval?

The Information Retrieval is published by the Springer Netherlands, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Information Retrieval?

The Information Retrieval is currently ranked 8826 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6109 in 2021 and its lowest position of 12742 in 2018.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Information Retrieval is Inf. Retr..


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

Information Retrieval is classified as a journal that the Springer Netherlands publishes.


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

The Information Retrieval encompasses the following areas:

  • Library and Information Sciences
  • Information Systems

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


What's the ISSN of the Information Retrieval?

The Information Retrieval is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13864564, 15737659.


What's the best quartile of the Information Retrieval?

The best quartile for the Information Retrieval is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Information Retrieval?

The Information Retrieval coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1999-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



Impact Score, h-Index, and Other Important Details of These Journals, Conferences, and Books


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CESifo Economic Studies journal 9721 Oxford University Press 34 0.89
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology journal 8417 Taylor and Francis Ltd. 42 1.17
Socialism and Democracy journal 25103 Taylor and Francis Ltd. 18 0.12
Syntax journal 3731 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 33 0.93
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice journal 5979 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 64 1.67
Archives of the Balkan Medical Union journal 23592 Balkan Medical Union 12 0.21
Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies journal 8890 Routledge 36 2.04
Journal des Professionnels de l'Enfance journal 28748 TPMA 2 0.00
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland journal 21886 Royal Society of Queensland 12 0.00
Cuadernos de historia (Santiago, Chile) journal 19650 Universidad de Chile 5 0.17

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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Information Retrieval

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 2.62
2022 3.03
2021 2.77
2020 2.82
2019 2.70
2018 2.67
2017 2.77
2016 1.68
2015 2.67
2014 2.75



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