International Journal of Law and Information Technology

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Law and Information Technology publishes articles on the application of computer technology to the law, including: electronic discovery;document drafting;litigation support;expert systems;communications;case-flow management;artificial intelligence;client management and communication systems;cloud computing.

The journal also looks at Information and Communications Technology and Cyberspace law - covering, for example: intellectual property rights;cybercrime;regulations of Web 2.0 and virtual worlds;jurisdictional issues associated with the internet;e-commerce law;online privacy and data protection;online service provider liability;software contracts;domain name issues;internet governance;electronic payment systems,online banking;telecommunications law;liability for defective systems.Contributions that bring together these fields will be particularly welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.541

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10743

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	141

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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.

• Artificial intelligence in healthcare: a critical analysis of the legal and ethical implications

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Daniel

• Beyond bitcoin: an early overview on smart contracts

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Pierluigi

• Blockchain and smart contracts: the missing link in copyright licensing?

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Balázs, Daniel, João Pedro

• Beyond State v Loomis: artificial intelligence, government algorithmization and accountability

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Han-Wei, Ching-Fu, Yu-Jie

• Do algorithms rule the world? Algorithmic decision-making and data protection in the framework of the GDPR and beyond

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Maja

• Contracts for clouds: comparison and analysis of the Terms and Conditions of cloud computing services

  Citation: 56

  Authors: S., C., I.

• How to regulate bitcoin? Decentralized regulation for a decentralized cryptocurrency

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Hossein

• Data localization laws: trade barriers or legitimate responses to cybersecurity risks, or both?

  Citation: 42

  Authors: John

• Electronic Agents and the Formation of Contracts

  Citation: 37

  Authors: E. M.

• Juggling more than three balls at once: multilevel jurisdictional challenges in EU Data Protection Regulation

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Julia

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