Journal profile
International Journal of Public Information Systems
ISSN 1653-4360 · Mid Sweden University · Sweden
International Journal of Public Information Systems: fully open access; no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; the journal's website says submissions are paused or closed.
The journal's website says submissions are paused or closed: The International Journal of Public Information Systems is NOT accepting new submissions at the moment! Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Public Information Systems is published by Mid Sweden University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are E-Government and Public Services, Public Policy and Administration Research and Usability and User Interface Design, together about 47.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Public Information Systems aims at publishing studies of public information systems. The journal acknowledges the interdisciplinary nature of such studies. Topics include, but are not restricted to: User-centred design, usability, usefulness, citizens perspectivesCustomer relations, different forms of interactionsQuality and securityGovernance and democracy, political prerequisitesDecision support systems, risk and decision analysisIntegration and segregation, cooperation between public administrations/government agenciesDigital archivesMultimedia communications Provide services to the public (people and companies/organisations)Empower citizens and organisations to exercise democratic influenceSupport governments on all levels to perform their tasks in an efficient and reliable wayCapture, preserve, and make available useful data for analysis, planning, and research The International Journal of Public Information Systems wants to link researchers and other professionals who share an interest in the process, nature, significance and implications of public information systems design. The journal is a forum for analytical and comparative articles, essays, case-studies, and book reviews on such topics as innovation and research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and products. The journal publishes insightful pieces intended for general readers as well as specialists. To illuminate important debates and draw attention to specific topics, the journal occasionally publishes thematic issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- HERE IS A CHECKLIST FOR REFEREE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Published by Mid Sweden University.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Sweden 9 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- E-Government and Public ServicesSocial Sciences29.4%
- Public Policy and Administration ResearchSocial Sciences11.8%
- Usability and User Interface DesignComputer Science5.9%
- Information Technology Governance and StrategyBusiness, Management and Accounting5.9%
- Corporate Finance and GovernanceBusiness, Management and Accounting3.5%
- Social Media and PoliticsSocial Sciences3.5%
- Innovative Human-Technology InteractionComputer Science3.5%
- Smart Cities and TechnologiesEngineering3.5%
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.
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
DOAJPublisher website
Other: Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities, EBSCOhost
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
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 37 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous 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 accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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
- Templates
- Word
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open Access Policy
The journal is not accepting new submissions at the moment. Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors will retain their publishing rights without restrictions.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Editor decision within three months from manuscript submission date Model summary
Submitted manuscripts will be assigned to an editor or associate editor who will manage a double-blind peer-review of the manuscript. The editor will make a decision based upon the reviewers’ comments and overall assessment of the manuscript. The policy of IJPIS is that the editor should deliver this decision within three months from the manuscript submission date. Authors retain all copyrights - …
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
- Mid Sweden University
- Country or region
- Sweden
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1653-4360
- 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 Public Information Systems
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Public Information Systems?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Public Information Systems based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Sweden (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Public Information Systems?
The journal's website lists DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Public Information Systems open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Public Information Systems is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
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: .