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Academic Journal

Q2

International Journal of General Systems

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

United KingdomComputer Science Applications (Q2); Control and Systems Engineering (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Modeling and Simulation (Q2); Theoretical Computer Science (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
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Q2Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
59H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.53SJR (2025)
1974-2026Coverage

About International Journal of General Systems

About International Journal of General Systems

International Journal of General Systems is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1974-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0308-1079, 1563-5104; H-index 59.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (59): Strong citation impact — 59 articles cited at least 59 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in International Journal of General Systems

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of International Journal of General Systems?
0308-1079, 1563-5104.

Who publishes International Journal of General Systems?
Taylor and Francis Ltd..

What are International Journal of General Systems's metrics?
H-index 59.

Where do I submit to International Journal of General Systems?
Via the official website.

Is International Journal of General Systems peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0308-1079, 1026-7492, 1563-5104
ISSN-L0308-1079
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationTaylor & Francis
Publisher country codeCH
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex2,288
Citations recorded in OpenAlex41,805
OpenAlex H-index82
Years represented in OpenAlex1974–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Multi-Criteria Decision Making; Rough Sets and Fuzzy Logic; Complex Systems and Decision Making; Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems; Advanced Algebra and Logic; Fuzzy Systems and Optimization.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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