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SJR Score
0.163
H-Index
31
SNIP
0.357
Total Works
1,061
Total Citations
5,902
2yr Mean Citedness
2.24
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal focuses on the design, usability, and effectiveness of information, encompassing both verbal and visual messages tailored for specific audiences. It explores the creation of effective communications across various formats and contexts, including print, online documents, interfaces, and signage. The journal also investigates how people understand, interpret, and use these communications, considering audience needs, cultural differences, and diverse populations.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Library and Information SciencesQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Library and Information Sciences
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Data Visualization and AnalyticsDesign Education and PracticeInnovative Human-Technology InteractionInformation Architecture and UsabilityUsability and User Interface DesignSafety Warnings and SignageDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesPersona Design and ApplicationsGeographic Information Systems StudiesLanguage, Metaphor, and Cognition