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 editorial decisions, and transparent editorial processes, strengthening the visibility and credibility of Information Systems research in Brazil and internationally.

All iSys articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through Crossref, ensuring persistent citation and global accessibility of published content. Moreover, iSys monitors citation indicators through Google Scholar, allowing transparent tracking of citations, h-index, and article impact within the scholarly community.

iSys is currently classified as Qualis A4 by the Brazilian federal agency CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) in the 2021–2024 evaluation period, reflecting its recognized academic relevance within the Brazilian graduate education system.

Indexing and Metadata Services

  • DBLP: One of the most widely used bibliographic databases in Computer Science, increasing the visibility of iSys articles within the international research community.
  • Crossref Metadata Search: iSys articles are registered through Crossref, enabling DOI resolution, citation linking, and integration with global scholarly infrastructure.
  • Latindex – Regional Information System for Scientific Journals of Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, and Portugal: Latindex promotes the dissemination and quality standards of scientific journals across the Ibero-American academic community.
  • IBICT – Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology: The journal is cataloged in Brazilian national information systems for scientific publications.
  • Portal de Periódicos CAPES: iSys is indexed in the CAPES Journals Portal, which provides access to scientific publications for the Brazilian academic community.
  • WorldCat (OCLC): The journal is cataloged in WorldCat, the world’s largest network of library collections, increasing international discoverability.
  • OpenAlex: An open and comprehensive index of global scholarly works that aggregates metadata on publications, authors, institutions, and citations

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.