ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,016Hybrid

Journal of Information Technology

Abbreviation (ISO):J INF TECHNOL-UK
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Identifier (ISSN):0268-3962(Print)/1466-4437(Online)
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Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Former Names:
J INF TECHNOL
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Name Changed (Active in JCR)
Clarivate IF (2026)
8.7↑ +3.3
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Information Technology

WoS Q1
259124.5420183.1320195.8220215.620235.820245.420258.72026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):8.7
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
2.434
#1,016

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
102

102 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1
Self-Citation Rate15.5%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
25articles/year
53.85% Gold OA•91.67% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The aim of the Journal of Information Technology (JIT) is to provide academically robust papers, research, critical reviews and opinions on the organisational, social and management issues associated with significant information-based technologies. It is designed to be read by academics, scholars, advanced students, reflective practitioners, and those seeking an update on current experience and future prospects in relation to contemporary information and communications technology themes. JIT focuses on new research addressing technology and the management of IT, including strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards. It also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Computer ScienceEconomicsPolitical ScienceLawEngineeringElectrical EngineeringMedicineEconomic GrowthPathologyNursingBusinessOperating SystemsManagement ScienceManagementMathematicsMarketingPhilosophyProgramming LanguagesBiologySociology

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Q1
Rank16/266
IndexSCIE
JCRSSCI2026

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Q1
Rank7/172
IndexSSCI
JCRSSCI2026

MANAGEMENT

Q1
Rank32/426
IndexSSCI
JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Q1
Rank35/266
IndexSCIE
JCISSCI2026

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Q1
Rank26/172
IndexSSCI
JCISSCI2026

MANAGEMENT

Q1
Rank70/426
IndexSSCI

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF8.7
Articles / Year16
Total Citations12
2025
IF5.4
Articles / Year15
Total Citations46
2024
IF5.8
Articles / Year17
Total Citations208
2023
IF5.6
Articles / Year46
Total Citations1,214
2022
IF—
Articles / Year21
Total Citations691

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #1,016Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1987-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Business, Management and AccountingComputer ScienceSocial Sciences
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
2.434

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
10.73

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,760 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations916
3-Year Documents83
Citable Documents76

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 Rate29.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Information SystemsQ1
Library and Information SciencesQ1
Strategy and ManagementQ1
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: 15.5%

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):
3区 (Zone 3)Management
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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

Journal of Information Technology (abbr: J INF TECHNOL-UK, ISSN: 0268-3962) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Computer Science, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 8.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.434 (Q1), an H-index of 102.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 25 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,760 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SCIESSCIScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON, ENGLAND, EC1Y 1SP

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28