Journal profile · Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Information Fusion
ISSN 1566-2535 · eISSN 1872-6305 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Quarterly
Information Fusion: CAS Zone 1 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 17.35; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,740; review about 7.5 months (community reports); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 1,065 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Information Fusion is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Image Fusion Techniques, Remote-Sensing Image Classification and Multi-Criteria Decision Making, together about 19.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An International Journal on Multi-Sensor, Multi-Source Information FusionThe journal is intended to present within a single forum all of the developments in the field of multi-sensor, multi-source, multi-process information fusion and thereby promote the synergism among the many disciplines that are contributing to its growth. The journal is the premier vehicle for disseminating information on all aspects of research and development in the field of information fusion. Articles are expected to emphasize one or more of the three facets: architectures, algorithms, and applications. Papers dealing with fundamental theoretical analyses as well as those demonstrating their application to real-world problems will be welcome. The journal publishes original papers, letters to the Editors and from time to time invited review articles, in all areas related to the information fusion arena including, but not limited to, the following suggested topics:Data/Image, Feature, Decision, and Multilevel Fusion Multi-classifier/Decision Systems Multi-Look Temporal Fusion Multi-Sensor, Multi-Source Fusion System Architectures Distributed and Wireless Sensor Networks Higher Level Fusion Topics Including Situation Awareness And Management Multi-Sensor Management and Real-Time ApplicationsAdaptive And Self-Improving Fusion System Architectures Active, Passive, And Mixed Sensor Suites Multi-Sensor And Distributed Sensor System Design Fusion Learning In Imperfect, Imprecise And Incomplete EnvironmentsIntelligent Techniques For Fusion Processing Fusion System Design And Algorithmic Issues Fusion System Computational Resources and Demands Optimization Special Purpose Hardware Dedicated To Fusion Applications Mining Remotely Sensed Multi-Spectral/Hyper-Spectral Image Data Bases Information Fusion Applications in Intrusion Detection, Network Security, Information Security and Assurance arena Applications such as Robotics, Space, Bio-medical, Transportation, Economics, and Financial Information Systems Real-World Issues such as Computational Demands, Real-Time Constraints in the context of Fusion systems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Editor-in-chief Salvador García-LopezPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 66 in mainland China (about 42%); most named Mainland China 66, Spain 19, Italy 13, United States 12, Singapore 8 (158 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Image Fusion TechniquesEngineering8.3%
- Remote-Sensing Image ClassificationEngineering5.9%
- Multi-Criteria Decision MakingDecision Sciences5.7%
- Target Tracking and Data Fusion in Sensor NetworksComputer Science5.1%
- Anomaly Detection Techniques and ApplicationsComputer Science5%
- Topic ModelingComputer Science4.8%
- Advanced Neural Network ApplicationsComputer Science4.2%
- Domain Adaptation and Few-Shot LearningComputer Science4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Theory & Methods | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Theory & Methods | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Theory & Methods | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 17.35LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 17.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 26.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 26.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 4.2LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 4.52LetPub ·
- h-index
- 85LetPub ·
- h-index
- 220OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,564OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 12.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.32%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,013LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,616 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 627 | 132 | 767 |
| 2025 | 1,065 | 225 | 9,575 |
| 2024 | 577 | 150 | 18,475 |
| 2023 | 451 | 137 | 28,121 |
| 2022 | 223 | 77 | 17,777 |
| 2021 | 183 | 64 | 21,623 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 7.5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,740 / EUR 4,430 / GBP 3,790 / JPY 587,900 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,130 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted4
- research articleOriginal research studies. Manuscripts must be 10–35 pages, including figures, tables, references, appendices, and biosketches. Maximum 50 references.Length not stated
- review articleInformation Fusion publishes the following article types with associated requirements:Article typeRequirementsResearch articleOriginal research studies. Manuscr…Length not stated
- surveyInformation Fusion publishes the following article types with associated requirements:Article typeRequirementsResearch articleOriginal research studies. Manuscr…Length not stated
- survey articleComprehensive survey/review articles. Manuscripts may be up to 50 pages. Maximum 300 references.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- ISSN
- 1566-2535
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-6305
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Information Fusion
What CAS zone is Information Fusion in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Information Fusion is in Zone 1 of Computer Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence / Computer Science, Theory & Methods; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Information Fusion?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 17.35; CiteScore 26.7, h-index 220.
How long does peer review take at Information Fusion?
Authors report an average review time of about 7.5 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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 Information Fusion?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 Information Fusion based?
Of the 158 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 66 (about 42%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (66), Spain (19) and Italy (13). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Information Fusion?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Information Fusion is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Information Fusion open access, and what is the APC?
Information Fusion is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,740.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .