International Journal of Geographical Information Science
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149 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
International Journal of Geographical Information Science provides a forum for the exchange of original ideas, approaches, methods and experiences in the rapidly growing field of geographical information science (GIScience). It is intended to interest those who research fundamental and computational issues of geographic information, as well as issues related to the design, implementation and use of geographical information for monitoring, prediction and decision making. Published research covers innovations in GIScience and novel applications of GIScience in natural resources, social systems and the built environment, as well as relevant developments in computer science, cartography, surveying, geography and engineering in both developed and developing countries.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Geographical Information Science (acronym: ijgis, abbr: INT. J. GEOG. INF. SCI, ISSN: 1365-8816) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England since 1997. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.346 (Q1), an H-index of 149.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 84 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,518 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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