Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Reference Librarian- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Routledge

Abbreviation: Ref. Libr.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.15

SJR

 0.601

h-Index

 24

Rank

 8572

Important Details

Title Reference Librarian
Standard Abbreviation Ref. Libr.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Library and Information Sciences (Q1)
Impact Score 1.15
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.601
h-index 24
Overall Rank 8572
Publisher Name Routledge
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 02763877
Coverage and History 1982-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
63

About Reference Librarian


Reference Librarian is a journal published by Routledge. This journal covers the area[s] related to Library and Information Sciences, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1982-2022. The rank of this journal is 8572. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.15, 24, and 0.601, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 02763877.

The best quartile of Reference Librarian is Q1. This journal has received a total of 63 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Reference Librarian Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Reference Librarian is 1.15. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.15

It is increased by a factor of around 0.17, and the percentage change is 17.35% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Reference Librarian Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Reference Librarian is 1.15. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Reference Librarian. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.15
2021 0.98
2020 1.45
2019 1.04
2018 0.73
2017 0.61
2016 0.62
2015 0.55
2014 0.39

Reference Librarian h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Reference Librarian is 24. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 24 published articles with more than 24 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Reference Librarian ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Reference Librarian is/are as follows: 02763877.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Reference Librarian Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Reference Librarian is ranked 8572 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.601.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Reference Librarian Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Reference Librarian is Routledge. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1982-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Reference Librarian is Ref. Libr.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Ref. Libr.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Reference Librarian


If your area of research or discipline is related to Library and Information Sciences, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Reference Librarian?

The latest impact score of Reference Librarian is 1.15. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Reference Librarian?

The latest h-index of Reference Librarian is 24. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Reference Librarian?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Reference Librarian is 0.601. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Reference Librarian?

The latest ranking of Reference Librarian is 8572. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Reference Librarian?

Reference Librarian is published by Routledge. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Reference Librarian?

This standard abbreviation of Reference Librarian is Ref. Libr..


Is "Reference Librarian" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Reference Librarian is a journal published by Routledge.


What is the scope of Reference Librarian?

The scope of Reference Librarian is as follows:

  • Library and Information Sciences

For detailed scope of Reference Librarian, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Reference Librarian?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Reference Librarian is/are as follows: 02763877.


What is the best quartile for Reference Librarian?

The best quartile for Reference Librarian is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Reference Librarian?

The coverage history of Reference Librarian is as follows 1982-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Reference Librarian Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.15
2021 0.98
2020 1.45
2019 1.04
2018 0.73
2017 0.61
2016 0.62
2015 0.55
2014 0.39



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