Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society

Aims & Scope

Information and communication technologies and new media have advanced dramatically over the last decade.

It has been an era of constant change.

From the paperless office and the information superhighway to nanotechnology and virtual learning environments these technologies continue to impact upon society, organisations, the environment and individuals.

Much can be learnt from this technological journey about the opportunities as well as the significant social and ethical risks that can arise.

It is vital that insight is provided into how we can harness the huge potential of future technological advances whilst avoiding the social and ethical risks.

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society has an important role in providing such insight into the social and ethical benefits and risks.

Drawing from a wide authorship it provides necessary interdisciplinary, culturally and geographically diverse insight necessary to understand the pervasive new media and information and communication technologies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10036

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	353

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.578

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

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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 Arts and Humanities, 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.

• Artificial intelligence ethics guidelines for developers and users: clarifying their content and normative implications

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Mark, Bernd Carsten

• Detecting racial bias in algorithms and machine learning

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Nicol

• The COVID-19 pandemic: new concerns and connections between eHealth and digital inequalities

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Aneka, Jeremy, Laura

• Defining a smart nation: the case of Singapore

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Siu Loon

• Optimal ways for companies to use Facebook as a marketing channel

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Linnea, Anton, Klaus

• Race, again: how face recognition technology reinforces racial discrimination

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Fabio, Ludovica

• Ethical and legal challenges of AI in marketing: an exploration of solutions

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Dinesh, Nidhi

• Confirming the links between socio-economic variables and digitalization worldwide: the unsettled debate on digital divide

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Farooq, Reima, Satu-Päivi

• Climate change disclosure and sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the 2030 agenda: the moderating role of corporate governance

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Mohamed, Mohamed Ahmed

• Digital disability divide in information society

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Neeraj, Anne-Marie, Kai Kristian, Reima

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