ACM SIGIR Forum Journal Citation Rate 2026
0163-5840
eISSN 1558-0229
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q3 Quartile Fast Review
About ACM SIGIR Forum
ACM SIGIR Forum (ASF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Database Systems and Queries and Information Retrieval and Search Behavior, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 0163-5840 (e-ISSN 1558-0229). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.73 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 1,482 works and 45,445 citations, with an h-index of 71.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 22 days.
ACM SIGIR Forum Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM SIGIR Forum has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.73, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Database Systems and Queries research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACM SIGIR Forum operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 22 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM SIGIR Forum should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACM SIGIR Forum against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM SIGIR Forum
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 22 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Database Systems and Queries, Information Retrieval and Search Behavior, Semantic Web and Ontologies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ACM SIGIR Forum Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0163-5840 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1558-0229 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~22 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM SIGIR Forum is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM SIGIR Forum is classified under Advanced Database Systems and Queries, Information Retrieval and Search Behavior, Semantic Web and Ontologies and Topic Modeling.
For prospective authors, ACM SIGIR Forum returns a first decision in about 22 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.731.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.731 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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