Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice (JISTaP) is an international journal that aims at publishing original studies, review papers and brief communications on information science theory and practice.

The journal provides an international forum for practical as well as theoretical research in the interdisciplinary areas of information science, such as information processing and management, knowledge organization, scholarly communication and bibliometrics.

To foster scholarly communication among researchers and practitioners of library and information science around the globe, JISTaP offers a no-fee open access publishing venue where a team of dedicated editors, reviewers and staff members volunteer their services to ensure rapid dissemination and communication of scholarly works that make significant contributions.

In a modern society, where information production and consumption grow at an astronomical rate, the science of information management, organization, and analysis is invaluable in effective utilization of information.

The key objective of the journal is to foster research that can contribute to advancements and innovations in the theory and practice of information and library science so as to promote timely application of the findings from scientific investigations to everyday life.

Recognizing the importance of the global perspective with understanding of region-specific issues, JISTaP encourages submissions of manuscripts that discuss global implications of regional findings as well as regional implications of global findings.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Computer Science, Decision Sciences and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Information Behavior on Social Live Streaming Services

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Katrin, Kaja J., Wolfgang G.

• Information Needs and Seeking Behavior During the H1N1 Virus Outbreak

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Shaheen, Nor Ain

• Sentiment Analysis of User-Generated Content on Drug Review Websites

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Jin-Cheon, Wai Yan Min

• Information Worlds and Interpretive Practices: Toward an Integration of Domains

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Gary

• Credibility Assessment of Online Information in Context

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Soo Young

• Interactive Information Retrieval: An Introduction

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Pia

• Age and Gender in Reddit Commenting and Success

  Citation: 14

  Authors: S. Craig

• Information Pollution, a Mounting Threat: Internet a Major Causality

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Ramesh

• The Impact of Name Ambiguity on Properties of Coauthorship Networks

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jinseok, Heejun, Jana

• A Critical Study on Attitudes and Awareness of Institutional Repositories and Open Access Publishing

  Citation: 9

  Authors: S., M.