Journal profile · Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao
ISSN 1002-1248 · Editorial Department of Journal of Library and Information Science in Agriculture · China
Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 18 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao is published by Editorial Department of Journal of Library and Information Science in Agriculture. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Library Science and Information, Web and Library Services and Library Science and Information Literacy, together about 52% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal aims at reporting new theories, new technologies, and new methods in the field of library and information science (LIS) from home and abroad and new application in agricultural field, as well as promoting the development of the discipline of LIS. The journal focuses on tracking and reporting the latest technologies and methods and the best practice in the LIS field. As the only journal in the LIS field domestically and abroad which combines LIS with agriculture, the journal is characterized by its agricultural feature and focus on the LIS field, filling the gap in academic studies in special libraries. Thus, we strive to make the journal an advanced academic communication platform with an international perspective.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Editor-in-chief SUN TanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 75%); most named Mainland China 12, United States 2, Italy 1, Netherlands 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Library Science and InformationComputer Science30.1%
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science11.3%
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences10.6%
- Library Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences9%
- Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesComputer Science8.3%
- Information Science and LibrariesComputer Science5.6%
- scientometrics and bibliometrics researchDecision Sciences4.6%
- Library Science and Information SystemsComputer Science3.8%
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 | Q3 | 160/296 | 46th |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 169/253 | 33rd |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: EBSCO, ProQuest
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
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- h-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,764 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
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 18 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | CNY 5,000 | Yes | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | CNY 5,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | CNY 150 / CNY 7,000 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≥ 300 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted4
- meeting reportsMeeting ReportsLength not stated
- practical papersPractical papersLength not stated
- research articlesResearch articlesLength not stated
- review engaged by special arrangementReview engaged by special arrangementLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePlagiarism
- Plagiarism
All submitted manuscripts will be screened by using AMLC system powered by CNKI. Text copy ratio should be lower than 10%. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts will be screened by using AMLC system powered by CNKI. Text copy ratio should be lower than 10%.
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
- Editorial Department of Journal of Library and Information Science in Agriculture
- Country or region
- China
- Language
- Chinese
- ISSN
- 1002-1248
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 38, Issue 8 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao
How long does peer review take at Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao?
Authors report an average review time of about 18 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 Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≥ 300 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 75%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), United States (2) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao open access, and what is the APC?
Nongye tushu qingbao xuebao is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .