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Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries

Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab · Pakistan · Est. 2008

ISSN2409-7462

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total20

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.13

H-Index

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

Total Works

139

Total Citations

746

2yr Mean Citedness

0.25

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on research related to library and information science, with a particular emphasis on bibliometric analysis, scholarly communication, and the impact of technology and digital resources in academic settings. Studies frequently examine citation patterns, research output, and collaboration trends within specific regions, notably Pakistan and Malaysia. The journal also addresses the role of librarians in providing digital services, managing institutional repositories, and adapting to emerging technologies like generative AI and open science practices. Furthermore, it explores issues of disaster preparedness in libraries, the use of social media for academic purposes, and the development of digital literacy skills among library professionals.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Slow · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan

Primary LanguageEnglish, Urdu

1st Year Published2008

Annual Volume~ 6 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2024)

Total Publications139

Publisher OrgUniversity of the Punjab, Department of Information Management

Region🌍 Global South

OA Since2007

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble-blind

Review Time~24 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

9/12 · 75%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2409-7462

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double-blind

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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?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English, Urdu

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Publication & Citation Trend

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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.

Computer Science ApplicationsQ4

Library and Information SciencesQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Library and Information SciencesComputer Science Applications

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Library Science and Information LiteracyLibrary Science and AdministrationTechnology Adoption and User BehaviourWeb and Library ServicesOnline and Blended LearningKnowledge Management and SharingEducational Methods and Media Usescientometrics and bibliometrics researchImpact of Technology on AdolescentsLibrary Collection Development and Digital Resources