Information and Software Technology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0950-5849
eISSN 1873-6025
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Information and Software Technology
Information and Software Technology (IST) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies and Software Engineering Research, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0950-5849 (e-ISSN 1873-6025). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.41 (Q1 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 (APC ~$3350 USD). OpenAlex records 5,596 works and 167,353 citations, with an h-index of 165.
Information and Software Technology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Information and Software Technology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.41, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies 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.
Information and Software Technology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Information and Software Technology 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 Information and Software Technology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Information and Software Technology
- Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Engineering Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0950-5849 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6025 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Information and Software Technology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.
In our subject taxonomy, Information and Software Technology is classified under Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Engineering Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices and Software Reliability and Analysis Research.
Information and Software Technology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.414.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.414 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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