Information Systems Management

Aims & Scope

Information Systems Management (ISM) is the on-going exchange of academic research, best practices, and insights based on managerial experience.

The journal’s goal is to advance the practice of information systems management through this exchange.

To meet this goal, ISM features themed papers examining a particular topic.

In addition to themed papers, the journal regularly publishes on the following topics in IS management.

Achieving Strategic IT Alignment and Capabilities IT Governance CIO and IT Leadership Roles IT Sourcing Planning and Managing an Enterprise Infrastructure IT Security Selecting and Delivering Application Solutions Portfolio Management Managing Complex IT Projects E-Business Technologies Supporting Knowledge Work The target readership includes both academics and practitioners.

Hence, submissions integrating research and practice, and providing implications for both, are encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2877

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	493

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.352

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Benefits, Adoption Barriers and Myths of Open Data and Open Government

  Citation: 1298

  Authors: Marijn, Yannis, Anneke

• Rfid Technologies: Supply-Chain Applications and Implementation Issues

  Citation: 553

  Authors: Rebecca

• Critical Issues Affecting an ERP Implementation

  Citation: 550

  Authors: Prasad, Maneesh K., Jayanth K.

• COVID-19 Pandemic: Shifting Digital Transformation to a High-Speed Gear

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Pedro

• An Exploratory Study into IT Governance Implementations and its Impact on Business/IT Alignment

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Steven, Wim

• Managing the Paradoxes of Mobile Technology

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Sirkka L., Karl R.

• Explainable Artificial Intelligence: Objectives, Stakeholders, and Future Research Opportunities

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Christian, Enrico, Johannes, Martin

• Crafting Information Technology Governance

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Ryan

• Rules of Crowdsourcing: Models, Issues, and Systems of Control

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Gregory D., Onook, Rajiv

• Management Support with Structured and Unstructured Data—An Integrated Business Intelligence Framework

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Henning, Hans-George

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