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Government Information Quarterly

Q1 Journal Scopus Active Journal
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
└ E-learning Q1
└ Law Q1
└ Library and Information Sciences Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
3.575
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
157
Citations / Doc (2yr)
14.76
Total Docs. (latest)
72
Total Citations (3yr)
4,053
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
0740624X
Coverage
1984-2026
Journal Rank
#529
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Subject Categories

E-learning Q1
Law Q1
Library and Information Sciences Q1
Sociology and Political Science Q1

Subject Areas

Aims & Scope

Government Information Quarterly is an international journal that examines the intersection of policy, information technology, government, and the public. In particular, GIQ focuses on how policies affect government information flows and the availability of government information; the use of technology to create and provide innovative government services; the impact of information technology on the relationship between the governed and those governing; and the increasing significance of information policies and information technology in relation to democratic practices. As the leading journal in the field, Government Information Quarterly seeks to publish high quality scholarly research, viewpoint articles and editorials that inform both researchers and practitioners regarding the relationship between policy, information technology, government, and the public. The journal seeks submissions drawn from a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to information science, public policy, public administration, political science, business, law, geography, information systems, communications, economics, sociology, computer science, and public health.making

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Detailed Metrics

Total Docs. (latest) 72
Total Docs. (3 years) 239
Total Refs. 6,890
Total Citations (3 years) 4,053
Citable Docs. (3 years) 236
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 14.76
Ref. / Doc. 95.69
% Female 32.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of Government Information Quarterly?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Government Information Quarterly has an SJR of 3.575 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of Government Information Quarterly?

Government Information Quarterly has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 3.575 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of Government Information Quarterly?

The H-index of Government Information Quarterly is 157, meaning 157 of its articles have each been cited at least 157 times.

Is Government Information Quarterly indexed in Scopus?

Yes. Government Information Quarterly is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR3.575
Best QuartileQ1
H Index157
ISSN0740624X
PublisherElsevier Ltd
CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionWestern Europe
Coverage1984-2026
Open AccessNo
TypeJournal
Rank#529

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