Journal profile · Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Record and Library Journal
ISSN 2442-5168 · Universitas Airlangga · Indonesia
Record and Library Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 30 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Record and Library Journal is published by Universitas Airlangga. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Library Science and Information, Library Science and Information Literacy and Web and Library Services, together about 45.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Record and Library Journal, with the registered number (E-ISSN: 2442-5168). It is a scientific journal that encompasses library science, records, information, and documentation which is devoted to studies from developing countries. Record and Library Journal is a medium for researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students who are interested in the world of librarianship and records. This journal also facilitates knowledge sharing from the results of studies, case studies, and literature reviews. The scope of RLJ includes, yes is not limited to: Human information behaviour Media and technology innovation Culture and digital humanities Knowledge management Big data and Cloud technology Educational Technology Library system development Communication and media studies Library marketing Performance measurement Information use Library Management Library automation Information literacy Research data management Document management Archival studies Record Management
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 8, United States 2, Australia 2, Malaysia 2, Taiwan, China 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Library Science and InformationComputer Science21.3%
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences12.7%
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science11.5%
- Digital and Traditional Archives ManagementArts and Humanities10.4%
- Information Science and LibrariesComputer Science10.3%
- Library Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences9.4%
- Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesComputer Science4.6%
- scientometrics and bibliometrics researchDecision Sciences2.3%
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 | Q4 | 235/296 | 20th |
| Management of Technology and Innovation | Q4 | 293/317 | 7th |
| Management Information Systems | Q4 | 136/143 | 5th |
| Human Factors and Ergonomics | Q4 | 47/48 | 3rd |
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
EBSCO, Dimensions, SintaPublisher website
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
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.63OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 327 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 60 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 61 |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 69 |
| 2023 | 30 | 30 | 112 |
| 2022 | 30 | 30 | 88 |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | 97 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 2
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted4
- book review4. Book reviewLength not stated
- case study3. Case studyLength not stated
- literature reviewMapping Information Quality on Social Media A Scoping and Bibliometric Review DOI : 10.20473/rlj.V12-I1.2026.113-143 Jazimatul Husna (1), Adi Wijaya (2), Imilia…Length not stated
- research paperWe accept articles with the following types: 1. Research PaperLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Plagiarism
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
CC BY-SA 4.0 license; authors hold copyright and retain publishing rights without restrictions. Model summary
Record and Library Journal by Unair is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. 1. The journal allows the author to hold the copyright of the article without restrictions. 2. The journal allows the author(s) to retain publishing rights without restrictions 3. The legal formal aspect of journal publication accessibility refers to Creative Commons Attributi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism When Plagiarism Is A Matter
DOI : 10.20473/rlj.V4-I1.2018.8-14 Nur Cahyati Wahyuni (1) (1) Perpustakaan Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia 8-14 Download : 35358 PDF DOI : 10.20473/rlj.V4-I1.2018.8-14
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
- Universitas Airlangga
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- Indonesian
- ISSN
- 2442-5168
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Record and Library Journal
How long does peer review take at Record and Library Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Record and Library Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–300 words; Keywords: ≥ 2; Reference style: APA. 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 Record and Library Journal based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (8), United States (2) and Australia (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Record and Library Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Record and Library Journal is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Record and Library Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Record and Library Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .