About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management (KLISC JISKM), ISSN: 3005-4923, is the official publication of the Kenya Libraries and Information Services Consortium (KLISC).  It is a full text, diamond open access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to the exchange of the latest academic research and practical information on all aspects of information Science and Knowledge Management. The journal publishes English Language original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, case studies, perspectives, and commentaries in all aspects of Information Science and Knowledge Management, including Library Science; Scholarly Communication; Digital Libraries; and Information Literacy. The journal maintains high standards and only accepts original research papers after they have undergone a thorough peer-review process conducted by subject experts.

Publication Frequency

The KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management (KLISC JISKM) follows a bi-annual publication schedule, meaning it is released twice a year.

Open Access Policy

KLISC JISKM operates as an open-access publication, granting free access to its articles for users and institutions alike. The journal adheres to Open Access principles, promoting unrestricted access to research publications and has published all content open access under CC BY-NC 4.0 since 2023, allowing authors to retain copyright over their works.

Article Processing Charges

The KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management (KLISC JISKM) does not charge any fees for submission, article processing (APCs), pages, color illustrations, editorial processing, membership, or withdrawal. Journal operations are funded primarily by KLISC through member-approved allocations, supplemented by grant funding.

Peer Review Process

As a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, KLISC JISKM only accepts original research papers after they have undergone a thorough peer-review process conducted by subject experts.

KLISC JISKM adopts a double-blind peer review for manuscripts submitted to the journal.  As such, the identity of both authors and reviewers and their affiliation details are kept anonymous to avoid biases and maintain quality.

Each new submission is assigned to 2-3 peer reviewers.

The reviewers are asked to complete the review process within four weeks and submit their report to the Chief Editor, who then makes editorial decisions to be conveyed to the authors based on the peer reviewers' recommendations.