Information Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
0020-0255
eISSN 1872-6291
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Information Sciences
Information Sciences (IS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems and Fuzzy Systems and Optimization, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0020-0255 (e-ISSN 1872-6291). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.15 (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 ~$3330 USD). OpenAlex records 23,071 works and 789,526 citations, with an h-index of 279.
Information Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Information Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.15, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems 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 Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Information Sciences 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 Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Information Sciences
- Budget $3330 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems, Fuzzy Systems and Optimization, Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Information Sciences Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0020-0255 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6291 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3330 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Information Sciences is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3330.
In our subject taxonomy, Information Sciences is classified under Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems, Fuzzy Systems and Optimization, Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research and Multi-Criteria Decision Making.
Information Sciences 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 5.146.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.146 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S192650101
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