What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.250 (Q3) and an H-index of 14.

Who publishes International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research is published by IGI Global Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,595 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #19,245Gold OA

International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research

Identifier (ISSN):1947-9263(Print)/1947-9271(Online)

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Publisher:IGI Global Publishing

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.25

#19,245

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

14 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

32articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The mission of the International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research (IJSIR) is to become a leading international and well-referred journal in swarm intelligence, nature-inspired optimization algorithms, and their applications. This journal publishes original and previously unpublished articles including research papers, survey papers, and application papers, to serve as a platform for facilitating and enhancing the information shared among researchers in swarm intelligence research areas ranging from algorithm developments to real-world applications.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science96.4%Mathematics76%Artificial intelligence67.1%Algorithm65.9%Mathematical optimization62.3%Machine learning60.8%Biology38.6%Particle swarm optimization36.8%Engineering31.5%Physics30.3%Programming language27%Statistics24.6%Quantum mechanics24.3%Ecology23.4%Operating system22.8%Economics22.6%Psychology22%Geology20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Computer Science Artificial Intelligence

NLM PubMed Catalog SCImago Profile

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Rank178/210

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Rank176/210

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	JCRESCI	178/210	Q4
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	JCIESCI	176/210	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year14

Total Citations18

2025

IF0.8

Articles / Year25

Total Citations7

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year16

Total Citations40

2023

IF1.1

Articles / Year22

Total Citations82

2022

IF—

Articles / Year67

Total Citations217

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	14	18
2025	0.8	25	7
2024	0.8	16	40
2023	1.1	22	82
2022	—	67	217
2021	—	67	319
2020	—	19	169
2019	—	20	125
2018	—	20	130
2017	—	19	34
2016	—	21	138
2015	—	19	188

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #19,245Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2010, 2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.25

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.04

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,595 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations132

3-Year Documents93

Citable Documents93

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate27.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Artificial IntelligenceQ3

Computational Theory and MathematicsQ3

Computer Science ApplicationsQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research (ISSN: 1947-9263) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE, published by IGI Global Publishing in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.250 (Q3), an H-index of 14.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 32 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,595 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.