Journal profile · Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Information Sciences Letters
ISSN 2090-9551 · eISSN 2090-956X · Natural Sciences Publishing
Information Sciences Letters: subscription journal; 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Information Sciences Letters is published by Natural Sciences Publishing. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Education during COVID-19 pandemic, Fractional Differential Equations Solutions and EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, together about 18.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Information Sciences Letters (ISL) offers an exciting publication outlet for novel and frontier Information Sciences and accepts new submissions in English and Arabic languages. The aim and scope of (ISL) is to provide a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of information sciences. ISL aims to publish original and innovative research findings, methodologies, and theoretical contributions that advance the understanding and application of information sciences. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, and practitioners across various disciplines, including computer science, information systems, data science, artificial intelligence, and related areas. ISL seeks to foster interdisciplinary research that addresses the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of information sciences. The scope of ISL encompasses a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: Information retrieval and management Data mining and machine learning Artificial intelligence Information security and privacy Human-computer interaction Big data analytics Information visualization Information ethics and policy ISL seeks to publish original research articles, review papers, and short communications that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of information sciences. The journal aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals interested in the latest developments and trends in information sciences.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Editor-in-chief Carlo CattaniPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 10%); most named India 2, Mainland China 1, France 1, Italy 1, Netherlands 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Education during COVID-19 pandemicSocial Sciences7%
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics5.6%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities5.4%
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics5.2%
- Probability and Statistical ResearchMathematics5%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences4.8%
- Higher Education Governance and DevelopmentSocial Sciences4.6%
- Educational Technology and E-LearningComputer Science4.4%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Sciences | Q2 | 112/266 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | Q3 | 373/609 | — |
| Computer Science Applications | Q3 | 570/792 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.99LetPub ·
- h-index
- 33OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 140OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.59OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,053 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 925 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1,154 |
| 2024 | 66 | 2 | 1,713 |
| 2023 | 492 | 96 | 824 |
| 2022 | 292 | 5 | 414 |
| 2021 | 55 | 1 | 204 |
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
- 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- expository papershould indicate the intended publication format (Short paper, Regular paper or Expository paper)Length not stated
- regular papershould indicate the intended publication format (Short paper, Regular paper or Expository paper)Length not stated
- short papershould indicate the intended publication format (Short paper, Regular paper or Expository paper)Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Plagiarism, Preprints
- License & copyright
Permissions: authors wishing to include figures, tables, or text passages that have already been published elsewhere are required to obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online format and to include evidence that such permission has been granted when submitting their Model summary
Authors wishing to include figures, tables, or text passages that have already been published elsewhere are required to obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online format and to include evidence that such permission has been granted when submitting their papers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality: work must not have appeared in, nor be under consideration by, other journals. Model summary
Authors are encouraged to submit high quality, original work that has not appeared in, nor is under consideration by, other journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Conference papers: previously appeared in conference proceedings will also be considered, and this should be so indicated at the time of submission. Model summary
Papers which have previously appeared in conference proceedings will also be considered, and this should be so indicated at the time of submission.
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
- Natural Sciences Publishing
- ISSN
- 2090-9551
- Electronic ISSN
- 2090-956X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Information Sciences Letters
What are the manuscript requirements of Information Sciences Letters?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; 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 Sciences Letters based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (2), Mainland China (1) and France (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Information Sciences Letters?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Information Sciences Letters is indexed in Scopus.
Is Information Sciences Letters open access, and what is the APC?
Information Sciences Letters is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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: .