Indexing and Stats

Since its first volume in 2008, iSys – Journal of Information Systems (e-ISSN: 1984-2902) has published high-quality research covering theoretical, methodological, and applied contributions to the field of Information Systems. Each article receives a DOI, and authors are required to link their contributions to their ORCID iDs, ensuring reliable citation and author identification.

Our editorial and review board is committed to rigorous peer review, timely decisions, and transparency, strengthening the visibility of Information Systems research.

All iSys articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure persistent citation and global accessibility. The journal is currently indexed in DBLP, one of the leading bibliographic databases in Computer Science, which enhances its international visibility within the research community. In addition, iSys monitors citation indicators through Google Scholar as part of its commitment to transparency and impact tracking. iSys is classified as Qualis A4 by the Brazilian federal agency Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), considering the 2021–2024 evaluation period, reflecting its recognized academic relevance within the Brazilian graduate system.

Editorial and Publication Statistics

  • Articles published since 2008: TBA (updated annually)
  • Average publications per year: TBA (updated annually)
  • Submissions received annually: TBA (updated annually)
  • Acceptance rate: ~35–40% (consistent with SBC journals)
  • Average time to acceptance: 6–8 months
  • Average time from acceptance to publication: 3–4 weeks

Geographic and Institutional Reach

iSys has received submissions from a growing and diverse range of institutions in Brazil and abroad, with authors affiliated with multiple Brazilian universities and research institutes as well as international institutions. This diversity reflects the journal’s expanding visibility and its commitment to fostering dialogue within the Information Systems research community.

Readership and Usage

According to OJS/SOL usage data:

  • Annual downloads: TBA (updated annually)
  • Annual views: TBA (updated annually)
  • Top readership countries: TBA (updated annually)

These indicators highlight the broad interest and readership of iSys content.

Archiving and Preservation

iSys ensures permanent accessibility of all its content through the SBC OpenLib (SOL). This system guarantees that iSys publications remain securely preserved and freely available to the community.

This journal uses the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archival system among participating libraries and allows them to create permanent archives of the journal for its preservation and restoration.

Commitment to the Future

iSys is continuously working to:

  • Expand its presence in international indexes.
  • Strengthen open science practices, encouraging data and code availability.
  • Increase international authorship and readership.
  • Provide transparent annual reports with updated statistics and indicators.