Journal profile · Computer Science, Information Systems
Information & Management
ISSN 0378-7206 · eISSN 1872-7530 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly
Information & Management: CAS Zone 2 · Management (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 6.86; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,540; review about 520 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 147 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Information & Management is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Technology Adoption and User Behaviour, Digital Marketing and Social Media and Knowledge Management and Sharing, together about 33.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Management Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Information Systems Theories and ApplicationsInformation & Management serves researchers in the information systems field and managers, professionals, administrators and senior executives of organizations which design, implement and manage Information Systems Applications. The major aims are:• To collect and disseminate information on new and advanced developments in the field of information systems;• To provide material for training and education in information systems;• To encourage further progress in information systems methodology and applications;• To cover the range of information system development and usage in their use of managerial policies, strategies, and activities for business, public administration, and international organizations.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Information Systems
Editor-in-chief Han ZhangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 16 in mainland China (about 20%); most named United States 32, Mainland China 16, Taiwan, China 8, Hong Kong, China 7, Australia 7 (82 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Technology Adoption and User BehaviourDecision Sciences15.4%
- Digital Marketing and Social MediaSocial Sciences10.5%
- Knowledge Management and SharingSocial Sciences7.7%
- Information Technology Governance and StrategyBusiness, Management and Accounting7.2%
- Big Data and Business IntelligenceBusiness, Management and Accounting5.6%
- Customer Service Quality and LoyaltyBusiness, Management and Accounting5.3%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.6%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Management Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIESSCIScopusLetPub
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
- 6.86LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 16.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 16.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 142LetPub ·
- h-index
- 252OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,383OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.94OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.25%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 131LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,706 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 30 | 51 |
| 2025 | 147 | 42 | 748 |
| 2024 | 126 | 38 | 1,774 |
| 2023 | 113 | 39 | 2,681 |
| 2022 | 108 | 20 | 4,334 |
| 2021 | 116 | 28 | 7,749 |
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
520 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports over 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 117 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 520 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 4,540 / EUR 4,250 / GBP 3,630 / JPY 563,100 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,310 | — | — |
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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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
1 to 7 keywords required Model summary
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 ·- 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
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double 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.
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
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0378-7206
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-7530
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Information & Management
What CAS zone is Information & Management in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Information & Management is in Zone 2 of Management, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Computer Science, Information Systems / Information Science & Library Science / Management; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Information & Management?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.86; CiteScore 16.3, h-index 252.
How long does peer review take at Information & Management?
The publisher reports about 520 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; 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 & Management?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. 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 & Management based?
Of the 82 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 16 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (32), Mainland China (16) and Taiwan, China (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Information & Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Information & Management is indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Is Information & Management open access, and what is the APC?
Information & Management is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,540.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .