Government Information Quarterly

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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	783

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3178

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.861

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	144

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Developing fully functional E-government: A four stage model

  Citation: 1504

  Authors: Karen, Jungwoo

• Using ICTs to create a culture of transparency: E-government and social media as openness and anti-corruption tools for societies

  Citation: 1454

  Authors: John C., Paul T., Justin M.

• Defining digital transformation: Results from expert interviews

  Citation: 959

  Authors: Ines, Noella, Nathalie

• From e-government to we-government: Defining a typology for citizen coproduction in the age of social media

  Citation: 930

  Authors: Dennis

• Blockchain in government: Benefits and implications of distributed ledger technology for information sharing

  Citation: 769

  Authors: Svein, Jolien, Marijn

• E-government research: Reviewing the literature, limitations, and ways forward

  Citation: 643

  Authors: Mete

• A systematic review of open government data initiatives

  Citation: 628

  Authors: Judie, Fabrizio, Simon, Sören

• Local e-government 2.0: Social media and corporate transparency in municipalities

  Citation: 622

  Authors: Enrique, Lourdes, Sonia, Francisco

• Analyzing e-government research: Perspectives, philosophies, theories, methods, and practice

  Citation: 603

  Authors: Richard, Savita

• E-government success factors: Mapping practical tools to theoretical foundations

  Citation: 585

  Authors: J. Ramón, Theresa A.

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