Information Society Taylor and Francis Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 1981
ISSN 0197-2243 eISSN 1087-6537
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SSCI ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 50
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal examines the societal implications of digital technologies, focusing on how datafication, digital platforms, and online communities shape social relations, inequalities, and individual experiences. It explores the complexities of digital inclusion, participation, and the negotiation of identity and belonging in online environments. The journal also investigates the economic structures of digital assets and the influence of platform design on user behavior and content visibility.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 1981
Frequency Five No. A Year 2002-
Status Active
Total Publications 1,500
Publisher Org Taylor & Francis
Publishing Model Subscription
Peer Review Peer-reviewed
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0197-2243 / 1087-6537
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
✅ Peer review process documented?
Peer-reviewed
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural Studies Q1
Information Systems Q1
Management Information Systems Q1
Political Science and International Relations Q1
Web of Science Categories
Communication Information Science & Library Science
Scopus Categories
Information Systems Cultural Studies Political Science and International Relations Management Information Systems
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Media and Politics ICT Impact and Policies E-Government and Public Services Information Systems Theories and Implementation Digital Games and Media
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref