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Information Services and Use

SAGE Publications Ltd · Netherlands

ISSN0167-5265

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR✓ Open Access

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.135

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SNIP

0.192

Total Works

1,712

Total Citations

7,295

2yr Mean Citedness

1.02

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the evolving landscape of information services and their use, particularly in academic and research contexts. It examines the integration of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI into library services, research practices, and scholarly publishing. The scope includes discussions on AI literacy, ethical considerations of AI use, digital accessibility, research integrity, and the development of new competencies for information professionals. The journal also addresses challenges and opportunities related to open access, cybersecurity, and the standardization of information infrastructure.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands

Primary Language—

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 30 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,712

Publisher OrgIOS Press

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Ltd

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0167-5265

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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2026

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.

Computer Science ApplicationsQ4

Information SystemsQ4

Library and Information SciencesQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Library and Information SciencesInformation SystemsComputer Science Applications

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Research Data Management PracticesLibrary Collection Development and Digital ResourcesWeb and Library ServicesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluation