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Information Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2078-2489 Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute CH

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

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Information (I) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Malware Detection Techniques and Blockchain Technology Applications and Security, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2078-2489. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.93 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1515 USD. OpenAlex records 7,455 works and 95,044 citations, with an h-index of 108.

Information Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Information has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.93, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Malware Detection Techniques 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Information makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1515 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Information 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 against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Information
  • Budget $1515 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Blockchain Technology Applications and Security, Natural Language Processing Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Information Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+7%
Field avg: 4.62
APC vs Field Avg
-44%
Field avg: $2705

Compared against 20 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2078-2489
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Country Switzerland
APC / Cost $1515 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Information is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1515.

In our subject taxonomy, Information is classified under Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Blockchain Technology Applications and Security, Natural Language Processing Techniques and Network Security and Intrusion Detection.

Information 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 4.927.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Information

Information does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.927 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Information is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Information is $1515 USD.

Information is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.

Information shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Information is 2078-2489.

Information sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.93, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.927
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 4.927 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S4210219776

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