International Journal of Critical Infrastructures
Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)
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33 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
IJCIS is an inter-disciplinary and refereed journal that provides a professional and scholarly forum for cross-learning between different scientific and technological disciplines, and between business and economic, as well as between societal and managerial, disciplines in the area of critical infrastructures. Critical infrastructures are networks for the provision of telecommunication and information services, energy services, water supply, transportation of people and goods, banking and financial services, government services and emergency services. By addressing commonalities and interrelationships between the various sectors, IJCIS enables scientists, policy makers and professionals in the field to learn from experiences in other countries and in other infrastructure sectors.
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ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Critical Infrastructures (ISSN: 1475-3219) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Inderscience Publishers in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.195 (Q4), an H-index of 33.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 22 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,494 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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