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Information Technology for Development

Taylor and Francis Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 1986

ISSN1554-0170

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

1.439

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

2.096

Total Works

996

Total Citations

27,817

2yr Mean Citedness

5.72

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the intersection of information and communication technologies (ICTs) with development, examining how digital technologies are applied in various sectors such as governance, healthcare, finance, and humanitarian aid. It explores the potential of ICTs to bridge divides, enhance inclusion, and promote sustainable development, while also critically analyzing the challenges and risks associated with their implementation, including digital exclusion, data justice, and the unintended consequences of technological interventions. The journal also investigates the role of cultural contexts, indigenous knowledge, and user engagement in the successful adoption and impact of ICTs for development.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1986

FrequencyFour No. A Year, <2005->

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications996

Publisher OrgTaylor & Francis

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1554-0170

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Computer Science ApplicationsQ1

DevelopmentQ1

E-learningQ1

Public AdministrationQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Development StudiesInformation Science & Library Science

Scopus Categories

E-learningComputer Science ApplicationsDevelopmentPublic Administration

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

ICT Impact and PoliciesE-Government and Public ServicesICT in Developing CommunitiesTechnology Adoption and User BehaviourInnovative Approaches in Technology and Social DevelopmentInformation Systems Theories and ImplementationInnovation and Socioeconomic DevelopmentDigital Platforms and EconomicsMicrofinance and Financial InclusionSocial Media and Politics