| Title | Reference and User Services Quarterly |
| Abbreviation | Ref. User Serv. Q. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Library and Information Sciences (Q3); Information Systems (Q4) |
| h-index | 37 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 18174 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.237 |
| Impact Score | 0.50 |
| Publisher | American Library Association |
| Country | United States |
| ISSN | 10949054 |
| Best Quartile | Q3 |
| Coverage History | 1997-2019, 2021 |
Reference and User Services Quarterly is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q3); Information Systems (Q4). It is published by American Library Association. The overall rank of Reference and User Services Quarterly is 18174. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.237. 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 37. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.
The ISSN of Reference and User Services Quarterly journal is 10949054. 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 and User Services Quarterly is cited by a total of 4 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).
The Impact IF 2023 of Reference and User Services Quarterly is 0.50, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Reference and User Services Quarterly IF is increased by a factor of 0.25 and approximate percentage change is 100% when compared to preceding year 2022, 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.
Impact IF 2023 of Reference and User Services Quarterly is 0.50. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2024 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 0.50 |
| 2022 | 0.25 |
| 2021 | 0.71 |
| 2020 | 0.71 |
| 2019 | 0.82 |
| 2018 | 0.51 |
| 2017 | 0.33 |
| 2016 | 0.41 |
| 2015 | 0.64 |
| 2014 | 0.52 |
Reference and User Services Quarterly has an h-index of 37. It means 37 articles of this journal have more than 37 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.
The ISSN of Reference and User Services Quarterly is 10949054. 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.
The overall rank of Reference and User Services Quarterly is 18174. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.237. 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.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 0.237 |
| 2022 | 0.300 |
| 2021 | 0.491 |
| 2020 | 0.443 |
| 2019 | 0.694 |
| 2018 | 0.402 |
| 2017 | 0.351 |
| 2016 | 0.518 |
| 2015 | 1.095 |
| 2014 | 0.680 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 18174 |
| 2022 | 15143 |
| 2021 | 10183 |
| 2020 | 11164 |
| 2019 | 7024 |
| 2018 | 11277 |
| 2017 | 12015 |
| 2016 | 9015 |
| 2015 | 3897 |
| 2014 | 6867 |
Reference and User Services Quarterly is published by American Library Association. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1997-2019, 2021. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Reference and User Services Quarterly is Ref. User Serv. Q.. This abbreviation ('Ref. User Serv. Q.') 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.
If your research field is/are related to Library and Information Sciences (Q3); Information Systems (Q4), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
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.
Reference and User Services Quarterly latest impact IF is 0.50. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.82 (2019) and 0.25 (2022), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.54 in the previous 10 years.
The Reference and User Services Quarterly has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.237, 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 1.095 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.237 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Reference and User Services Quarterly over the previous 10-year period stands at 0.54.
The latest h-index of the Reference and User Services Quarterly is 37.
The Reference and User Services Quarterly is published by the American Library Association, with its country of publication being the United States.
The Reference and User Services Quarterly is currently ranked 18174 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 3897 in 2015 and its lowest position of 18174 in 2023.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Reference and User Services Quarterly is Ref. User Serv. Q..
Reference and User Services Quarterly is classified as a journal that the American Library Association publishes.
The Reference and User Services Quarterly encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Reference and User Services Quarterly is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10949054.
The best quartile for the Reference and User Services Quarterly is Q3 (2023).
The Reference and User Services Quarterly coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1997-2019, 2021.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 0.50 |
| 2022 | 0.25 |
| 2021 | 0.71 |
| 2020 | 0.71 |
| 2019 | 0.82 |
| 2018 | 0.51 |
| 2017 | 0.33 |
| 2016 | 0.41 |
| 2015 | 0.64 |
| 2014 | 0.52 |
