Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science

Aims & Scope

The Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science ​​(ISSN: 1394-6234) is published three times a year in April, August and December by the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya.

The journal publishes original research articles in the field of library and information science (LIS) as well related domains that encapsulate information and knowledge.

It also encourages contribution about professional policies, practices, principles and progress in the LIS fields.

The journal aims to provide a forum for communications amongst LIS professionals especially within the Asia Pacific region, to introduce new concepts, methodologies, systems and technology.

Between 1996 and 2008 the journal was published both in print and electronic.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.208

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20719

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	47

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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 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.

• Evaluating academics’ knowledge sharing intentions in Malaysian public universities

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Muhammad Ashraf, Christine Nya, Ramayah, Adedapo Oluwaseyi

• Bibliometric mapping of top papers in Library and Information Science based on the Essential Science Indicators Database

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Jie, Bao-Zhong

• Characteristics of Malaysian highly cited papers

  Citation: 17

  Authors: A., Yanti Idaya Aspura, M.N., A.

• Public library as a place and breeding ground of social capital: A case of Singang Library

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Tzu-Tsen, Hao-Ren

• Academic library leaders’ conceptions of library leadership in Pakistan

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Murtaza, Shafiq, Syeda Hina

• Indexing of authors according to their domain of expertise

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Tehmina, Ali

• Adoption of linked data technologies among university librarians in Pakistan: Challenges and prospects

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Nosheen Fatima, Abebe

• UTAUT’S performance consistency: Empirical evidence from a library management system

  Citation: 12

  Authors: A.M., K, N.H.A, M.

• The explanatory power of social capital in determining knowledge sharing in higher education: A case from Saudi Arabia

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Abdullah, Zuopeng (Justin), Aljawharah, Ibrahim, Abdullah

• Strands of diversity in Library and Information Science graduate curricula

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Bibi, Israa

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