Journal profile · INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
International Journal of Information Management
ISSN 0268-4012 · eISSN 1873-4707 · Elsevier
International Journal of Information Management: CAS Zone 1 · Management (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 25.16; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,990; review about 228 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 116 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Information Management is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 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 Big Data and Business Intelligence, together about 33.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Information Management (IJIM) is a leading outlet for high-impact research in the information systems (IS) field. It embraces an inclusive range of topics, levels of analysis, and perspectives, reflecting all facets of information systems globally.The journal focuses on:Design, development, implementation, and management of information technologies and systems in organizational and societal contexts;Strategic integration of IT in business, including IT strategy, governance, and organizational change management;Digital innovation and emerging technologies–for example, research on social media, mobile and cloud computing, digital platforms and ecosystems, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchains, and other cutting-edge technologies and their convergence;Organizational initiatives that enhance decision-making and business intelligence;Use, impact, and value of information systems on individuals, organizations, and society, including studies of how IS influences organizational performance and processes, user behavior and experience, economics of IT, and public or institutional policy;Organizationally contextualized ethical, social, and policy issues that are arising in the digital era (for instance, research on data privacy, security and resilience of IT infrastructures, sustainability, digital inclusion, and the societal implications of information technology).By covering this broad spectrum of topics, IJIM provides a comprehensive forum for both theoretical advances and practical insights into contemporary information systems in business contexts.Theoretical and Methodological Rigor IJIM is committed to the highest standards of academic rigor and scholarly contribution, publishing only work that is innovative, insightful, and rigorously developed. Specifically:We seek papers that make strong academic contributions, whether by building new theory or significantly extending existing frameworks. The journal values research that develops a scholarly understanding based on empirical evidence while also offering novel theoretical insights. Papers that do not advance theory or design in a significant way will be desk rejected. Each paper is expected to have a clear theoretical or design science grounding and to articulate its contribution to the broader IS literature, whether it be by challenging existing assumptions, integrating streams of research, unveiling new relationships and constructs, or
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Editor-in-chief Michael ChauPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 26 in mainland China (about 10%); most named United States 47, United Kingdom 34, Mainland China 26, India 21, Australia 16 (265 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Technology Adoption and User BehaviourDecision Sciences14.6%
- Digital Marketing and Social MediaSocial Sciences11.6%
- Big Data and Business IntelligenceBusiness, Management and Accounting7.2%
- Knowledge Management and SharingSocial Sciences7.1%
- Information Technology Governance and StrategyBusiness, Management and Accounting5.2%
- Innovation and Knowledge ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.8%
- Customer Service Quality and LoyaltyBusiness, Management and Accounting4.7%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
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
- 25.16LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 31Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 54.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 54.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 5.9LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 6.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 251OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,097OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 16.1OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 38.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 102LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,573 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 | 42 | 118 |
| 2025 | 116 | 42 | 1,044 |
| 2024 | 74 | 45 | 3,314 |
| 2023 | 83 | 40 | 9,301 |
| 2022 | 99 | 44 | 9,472 |
| 2021 | 130 | 63 | 15,353 |
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
228 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 66 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 228 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 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 3,990 / EUR 3,730 / GBP 3,190 / JPY 494,880 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,990 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted5
- perspectiveResearch ArticlesFull-length, theoretically grounded manuscripts that advance knowledge in information and management through rigorous conceptual development an…Length not stated
- research methods articlesResearch Methods ArticlesThese articles focus on advancing the practice of doing research. This includes papers that introduce or refine methodologies (quantita…Length not stated
- research notesResearch NotesShort-form articles that provide timely and focused contributions, such as replication studies, critical re-evaluations of past findings, or explo…Length not stated
- reviewResearch ArticlesFull-length, theoretically grounded manuscripts that advance knowledge in information and management through rigorous conceptual development an…Length not stated
- theory and review articlesTheory and Review ArticlesThese submissions offer integrative reviews of existing literature and develop frameworks that organize knowledge and guide future res…Length not stated
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
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
Open Data policy Model summary
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
- ISSN
- 0268-4012
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4707
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Information Management
What CAS zone is International Journal of Information Management in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Information Management is in Zone 1 of Management, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Information Science & Library Science; 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 International Journal of Information Management?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 25.16; CiteScore 54.4, h-index 251.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Information Management?
The publisher reports about 228 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Information Management based?
Of the 265 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 26 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (47), United Kingdom (34) and Mainland China (26). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Information Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Information Management is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Information Management open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Information Management is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,990.
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: .