Bibliometric Mapping of SCImago Open Access Library and Information Science Journals in Asiatic Countries during 2020 – 2024
Author(s): Sk Mir Hussain & Dr. Zabeen Ahmed
Abstract - Background: This paper discusses the bibliometric evaluation of untie access LIS journals based on the SCI Mago (Scopus) platform. Nine open-access LIS journals have been identified for the duration of the study, 2020-2024.
Methods: These journals published only in the English language. The analysis examines various metrics, including SJR, h-index, total number of documents published, total docs over 3 years, total references, total cites 3 years, Citable docs 3 years, Cites/docs 2 years and Ref/docs
Results: The findings indicate that Taiwan and Indonesia are the leading contributors to open-access (LIS) journals. Annals of Library and Information Science ranks first with a high total SJR of 1.184, followed by the Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, which consistently maintains a strong SJR of 1.001. The Record Library Journal leads in terms of publication volume, with 141 documents. The h-index, a key metric reflecting both the productivity and impact of a journal, things to see ALIS journal as the mainly dominant, with an terrific h-index of 18. In provisions of total documents published, India occupies the top position, followed by South Korea. When ranked by total references, South Korea takes the lead, followed by Indonesia...
Keywords - Bibliometric indicator, Open access journal, SCI Mago, h-index, Document production.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.1985
Cite This Article As:, Hussain, Sk. M. & Ahmed, Z. (2025) Bibliometric Mapping of SCImago Open Access Library and Information Science Journals in Asiatic Countries during 2020 – 2024 International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 169-182. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1985 Page: 169-182 Publication Date: 11 November 2025