Journal profile
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi
ISSN 1693-7740 · eISSN 2477-0361 · Universitas Gadjah Mada · Indonesia
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 72 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 27% (journal website); 32 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi is published by Universitas Gadjah Mada. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Library Science and Information, Library Science and Information Literacy and Web and Library Services, together about 46.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi (BIP) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research and critical studies in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). The journal aims to advance theoretical and empirical scholarship on information phenomena in the context of digital transformation, knowledge societies, and evolving information ecosystems. BIP prioritizes research that contributes to the scientific development of LIS and promotes broader scholarly conversations at regional and international levels. The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts in the following areas: Information Behavior and Information Society ✅ Information seeking, use, and practices ✅ Information literacy and critical literacy ✅ Social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of information ✅ Misinformation, disinformation, and information ethics ✅ Digital Libraries and Knowledge Infrastructures ✅ Digital curation and digital preservation ✅ Institutional repositories and open access systems ✅ Research data management ✅ Digital scholarship and knowledge infrastructures ✅ Information Governance and Policy ✅ Information policy and regulation ✅ Intellectual property and access to information ✅ Data governance and information rights ✅ Innovation in Library and Information Services ✅ User-centered service design ✅ Technology adoption in libraries and information institutions ✅ Evidence-based library and information practice BIP encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and studies that situate library and information science within broader social, technological, and policy contexts. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that provide insights from emerging and developing knowledge environments.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Safirotu KhoirPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 5, India 1, Malaysia 1, Philippines 1 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Library Science and InformationComputer Science24.1%
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences11.3%
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science10.9%
- Library Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences10%
- Information Science and LibrariesComputer Science6.5%
- scientometrics and bibliometrics researchDecision Sciences6.2%
- Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesComputer Science5.8%
- Digital and Traditional Archives ManagementArts and Humanities3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, Crossref, Garuda, Science and Technology Index (Sinta)Publisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.19OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 354 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 23 |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 61 |
| 2024 | 32 | 32 | 105 |
| 2023 | 26 | 26 | 236 |
| 2022 | 26 | 26 | 205 |
| 2021 | 22 | 22 | 121 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
72 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 27%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 72 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 47 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 47 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 750,000 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use 9. Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing
Generative AI declaration policy: authors must declare whether generative AI tools were used in the preparation of the manuscript. Model summary
Example Statement (AI Used)During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used generative artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, OpenAI, Gemini, Copilot, etc) for language editing and improving the clarity and readability of the text. The authors critically reviewed, revised, and approved the final manuscript and take full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of its conte…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi (BIP) is a journal that aims to be an authoritative source of information. We publish original research papers, review articles, technical notes, and editorial notes focused on disaster-related topics in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) and have never been published elsewhere in any language, nor is it under review for publication anywhere.…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright & License
Copyright Copyright is granted to authors for the purpose of providing protection for articles written to describe experiments and their results. BIP will protect and defend the work and reputation of the author and are also willing to address any allegations of violation, plagiarism, fraud, etc. against articles written and published by BIP. BIP is published under the terms of the Creative Common…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open Access Policy This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
English proofreading policy: all submitted manuscripts in English must undergo professional English proofreading prior to submission. Model summary
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi (BIP) applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of published articles. In this process, the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. Initial Editorial Screening ✅ All submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or assigned editors to assess…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism policy: manuscripts with plagiarism elements are directly rejected. Model summary
Plagiarism Policy The manuscript will be checked for plagiarism during submission and before publication using Turnitin
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Gadjah Mada
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 1693-7740
- Electronic ISSN
- 2477-0361
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 22, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi
How long does peer review take at Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi?
The publisher reports about 72 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 27% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: 3–5; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (5), India (1) and Malaysia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi open access, and what is the APC?
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .