Journal profile · Computer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies
ISSN 1865-7923 · Kassel University Press GmbH · Germany
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies: fully open access; APC about USD 280; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 284 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies is published by Kassel University Press GmbH. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mobile Learning in Education, Multimedia Learning Systems and Mobile and Web Applications, together about 33.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) publishes research and practice-based contributions on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of interactive mobile technologies. The journal provides a forum for the exchange of current trends, research findings, and practical experience in the use of mobile and wireless technologies across education, training, industry, and other applied settings. iJIM particularly welcomes work that examines how interactive mobile technologies support learning and teaching, learner engagement, communication, access, and innovation in digital environments. At the same time, the journal remains open to broader technical and applied contributions on mobile systems, services, infrastructures, and applications with clear scholarly or practical relevance. The journal aims to bridge rigorous academic research and well-documented applied work by publishing studies that contribute to both understanding and practice in the field of interactive mobile technologies. iJIM is an Open Access Journal. Online readers don't have to pay any fee. However, a subscription to printed copies is available. Please fill in and follow the instructions in this PDF Form.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
Editor-in-chief Stamatios PapadakisPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 3, Greece 3, United States 2, Germany 2, Mexico 2 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mobile Learning in EducationComputer Science17.6%
- Multimedia Learning SystemsComputer Science7.8%
- Mobile and Web ApplicationsComputer Science7.6%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences5.1%
- Augmented Reality ApplicationsComputer Science4.8%
- Educational Technology and E-LearningComputer Science4.7%
- Technology Adoption and User BehaviourDecision Sciences4.6%
- Usability and User Interface DesignComputer Science4.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Q1 | 290/1698 | 82nd |
| Computer Networks and Communications | Q2 | 165/568 | 71st |
| Computer Science Applications | Q2 | 344/1022 | 66th |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexDBLPPublisher website
Other: EBSCO, Scilit
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 5.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 63OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 852OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.96OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,596 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204 | 204 | 2,790 |
| 2025 | 284 | 284 | 4,159 |
| 2024 | 276 | 276 | 5,212 |
| 2023 | 256 | 256 | 6,205 |
| 2022 | 298 | 298 | 4,740 |
| 2021 | 299 | 299 | 3,440 |
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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double blind peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | EUR 260 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 260 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 800 / EUR 700 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- EUR 800
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
- Reference style
- IEEE
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- corrigendaCorrigenda are charged 200 EUR.Length not stated
- full papersFull papers: 800 EUR – 12-16 pages (+25 EUR/each additional page)Length not stated
- reports, application notesReports, Application Notes: 700 EUR – max. 16 pages (+25 EUR/each additional page)Length not stated
- short papersShort Papers: 700 EUR – 4-8 pages (+25 EUR an additional page, max 1 possible)Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Plagiarism
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Open Access: This is an Open Access journal. All articles are available in PDF format immediately upon publication, free of charge and without any subscription. Any user may download, print, or copy the articles or use them for any other lawful purpose, as long as the licensing terms are respected.Copyright: Authors retain the copyright and the publishing rights for their article without any restr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Long-term archiving by Portico Model summary
Long-term archiving is assured by Portico.
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
- Kassel University Press GmbH
- Country or region
- Germany
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1865-7923
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 17 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. 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 International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: IEEE; 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 International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (3), Greece (3) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex and DBLP; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 280.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .