What is the Impact Factor of Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology is 4.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.195 (Q1) and an H-index of 29.

Who publishes Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology is published by Editura Academiei Romane. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,244 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology is "ROM J INF SCI TECH". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,663Hybrid

Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology

Abbreviation (ISO):ROM J INF SCI TECH

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Identifier (ISSN):1453-8245(Print)

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Publisher:Editura Academiei Romane

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.6↑ +0.7

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.195

#3,663

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

29 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate5.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

26articles/year

1.19% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The primary objective of this journal is the publication of original results of research in information science and technology. There is no restriction on the addressed topics, the only acceptance criterion being the originality and quality of the articles, proved by independent reviewers. Contributions to recently emerging areas are encouraged. Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology (a publication of the Romanian Academy) is indexed and abstracted in the following Thomson Reuters products and information services: • Science Citation Index Expanded (also known as SciSearch®), • Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science81.8%Mathematics45.5%Artificial intelligence40.9%Physics38.6%Engineering36.4%Biology29.5%Programming language27.3%Electrical engineering25%Philosophy25%Materials science25%Algorithm22.7%Quantum mechanics22.7%Medicine22.7%Chemistry22.7%Linguistics20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Computer Science: Theory & Methods

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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

JCRSCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

Rank31/146

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank18/81

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank54/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

Rank28/147

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank15/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank43/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCRSCIE	31/146	Q1
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCRSCIE	18/81	Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	54/191	Q2
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCISCIE	28/147	Q1
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCISCIE	15/81	Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	43/191	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

16 year

2026Latest

IF4.6

Articles / Year17

Total Citations0

2025

IF3.9

Articles / Year42

Total Citations60

2024

IF3.7

Articles / Year30

Total Citations216

2023

IF3.5

Articles / Year31

Total Citations454

2022

IF0.852

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.6	17	0
2025	3.9	42	60
2024	3.7	30	216
2023	3.5	31	454
2022	0.852	—	—
2021	0.643	—	—
2020	0.485	1	32
2019	0.661	—	—
2018	0.288	—	—
2017	—	1	1
2015	—	3	91
2014	—	1	2
2012	—	1	8
2004	—	2	31
2002	—	2	37
2001	—	1	0

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,663Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2008-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.195

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.18

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,244 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations322

3-Year Documents83

Citable Documents80

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 Rate24.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 5.4%

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)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

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

Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology (abbr: ROM J INF SCI TECH, ISSN: 1453-8245) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Editura Academiei Romane in Romania. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.195 (Q1), an H-index of 29.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 26 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,244 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.