What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Software-Evolution and Process?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Software-Evolution and Process is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Software-Evolution and Process indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Software-Evolution and Process is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Journal of Software-Evolution and Process and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Software-Evolution and Process is published by WILEY. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Software-Evolution and Process?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Software-Evolution and Process is "J SOFTW-EVOL PROC" with common acronym "jsme". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Hybrid

Journal of Software-Evolution and Process

Acronym:jsme

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Abbreviation (ISO):J SOFTW-EVOL PROC

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Identifier (ISSN):2047-7473(Print)

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Publisher:WILEY

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Software-Evolution and Process

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate11.8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

74articles/year

27.34% Gold OA•87.78% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Software-Evolution and Process (acronym: jsme, abbr: J SOFTW-EVOL PROC, ISSN: 2047-7473) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE, published by WILEY in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science99.7%Operating system62.1%Programming language61.2%Engineering58.7%Software45.9%Software engineering38.2%Economics30.5%Mathematics28.8%Business28.8%Biology24.5%Software development23.8%Process (computing)22.2%Philosophy21.6%

Primary Research Areas

Computer Science Software Engineering

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Rank90/128

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Rank98/128

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	90/128	Q3
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	98/128	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

Articles / Year91

Total Citations8

2025

IF1.8

Articles / Year117

Total Citations99

2024

IF1.7

Articles / Year118

Total Citations304

2023

IF2

Articles / Year131

Total Citations627

2022

IF1.864

Articles / Year121

Total Citations1,033

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	91	8
2025	1.8	117	99
2024	1.7	118	304
2023	2	131	627
2022	1.864	121	1,033
2021	1.972	100	969
2020	1.178	106	1,564
2019	1.305	101	1,280
2018	1.167	98	1,504
2017	—	105	1,569
2016	—	85	1,267
2015	—	76	775

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 11.8%

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, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 74 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.