International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age

Aims & Scope

The mission of the International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age (IJPADA) will examine emerging and innovative technologies and their adoption in public and nonprofit organizations on a broad scale.

Therefore, this journal seeks research drawn from a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to information science, public policy, public administration, education studies, political science, business, law, urban studies, information systems, communications, economics, sociology, computer science, and public health.

Its multidisciplinary aim is to advance, through the implantation of IT, the organizational, administrative, and policy sciences as they apply to government and governance.

All members of the review board of IJPADA are expected to familiarize themselves with the policies outlined and respectfully follow the rules and terms of the review process established for this journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22902

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	13

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.173

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

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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 Computer Science and 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.

• Big Data for Digital Government

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Yu-Che, Tsui-Chuan

• Developing Smart Cities in China

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Wenxuan, Chengwei

• Effectiveness of Social Media in Disaster Fundraising

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Aya, Yu, Naoto

• Exploring the Factors Influencing the Adoption of Open Government Data by Private Organisations

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Maaike, Anneke, Marijn, Martin, Nitesh

• A Framework for Using Crowdsourcing in Government

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Benjamin Y., Nicholas, Joseph, Jeffrey

• Digital Government as Implementation Means for Sustainable Development Goals

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Ignacio, Mamello, Elsa, Tomasz

• Collaborative Governance Matters to E-Government Interoperability

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Akemi Takeoka, Jazem

• Trends in e-Strategic Management

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Leonidas, Panos

• Strategic Use of Facebook to Build Brand Awareness

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Ann, Olan, Lauren M.

• Understanding Nonprofit Organizations' Use of Social Networking Sites

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Qian, Wanzhu

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