Journal profile · Computer Science, Cybernetics
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
ISSN 1071-5819 · eISSN 1095-9300 · Academic Press Inc. · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1994
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies: CAS Zone 2 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.64; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,510; review about 278 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 197 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Innovative Human-Technology Interaction, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Human auditory perception and evaluation, together about 20.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Human-Computer Interaction. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Human-Computer Studies publishes research on the design and use of interactive computer technology. Research areas relevant to the journal include:• Adaptive user interfaces • Affective computing • Ageing and digital technologies • Computational interaction • Computer mediated communication • Computer supported cooperative work • Computers and accessibility • Conversational user interfaces • Design and evaluation of interactive technologies • Digital games and play • Digital health systems • Empirical studies of user behaviour • Ethical aspects in the design of interactive systems • HCI evaluation methodologies • HCI for development • HCI theory • Human-AI interaction • Intelligent tutoring systems • Interaction techniques • Mobile computing • Multimodal interaction techniques • Pervasive computing • Privacy and security in regard to HCI • Social computing • Sustainable and critical computing • Ubiquitous computing • User experience and usability • Virtual/Augmented/Mixed/Extended reality • Visualization • Wearable computers
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Cybernetics
Editor-in-chief Duncan P. BrumbyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 14, United Kingdom 14, Italy 11, Finland 9, Australia 4 (83 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Innovative Human-Technology InteractionComputer Science7.5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.6%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering6.5%
- Virtual Reality Applications and ImpactsComputer Science6.3%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science6.3%
- Usability and User Interface DesignComputer Science6.3%
- Tactile and Sensory InteractionsNeuroscience6.2%
- Interactive and Immersive DisplaysComputer Science5.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Cybernetics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Ergonomics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Cybernetics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Ergonomics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Ergonomics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Cybernetics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 5.64LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.95LetPub ·
- h-index
- 109LetPub ·
- h-index
- 193OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,152OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 46.88%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 178LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,271 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 156 | 96 | 103 |
| 2025 | 197 | 122 | 995 |
| 2024 | 137 | 84 | 1,764 |
| 2023 | 144 | 77 | 2,670 |
| 2022 | 122 | 62 | 3,827 |
| 2021 | 100 | 45 | 4,774 |
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
278 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 months
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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 116 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 278 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- 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 3,510 / EUR 3,280 / GBP 2,810 / JPY 435,350 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,000 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted4
- editorialThe journal focuses on concrete research contributions, which are relevant to the theory and practice of innovative interactive systems. Articles are in general…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal focuses on concrete research contributions, which are relevant to the theory and practice of innovative interactive systems. Articles are in general…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles are also not normally considered, however from time to time we make exceptions for excellent papers which address an emerging new topic of great…Length not stated
- surveyThe journal focuses on concrete research contributions, which are relevant to the theory and practice of innovative interactive systems. Articles are in general…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
Follow Elsevier's 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, does not count as prior publication 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
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1994
- ISSN
- 1071-5819
- Electronic ISSN
- 1095-9300
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
What CAS zone is International Journal of Human-Computer Studies in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies is in Zone 2 of Computer Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Computer Science, Cybernetics / Ergonomics / Psychology, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Human-Computer Studies?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.64; CiteScore 10.5, h-index 193.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Human-Computer Studies?
The publisher reports about 278 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “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.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Human-Computer Studies based?
Of the 83 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (14), United Kingdom (14) and Italy (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Human-Computer Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies is indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Human-Computer Studies open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,510.
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: .