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Information and Computer Security

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 2015

ISSN2056-4961eISSN2056-4961
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
28
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q2+18
Total28
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View on Clarivate Master Journal List ↗
SJR Score
0.485
H-Index
40
SNIP
1.063
Total Works
454
Total Citations
7,037
2yr Mean Citedness
2.24
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the human and organizational aspects of cybersecurity, including information security culture, employee behavior, leadership influence on policy compliance, and the use of frameworks and training to improve security awareness and practices. It also explores user perceptions of data logs, the acceptance of cybersecurity tools like chatbots and virtual assistants, and the integration of cybersecurity standards in public sectors.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2015
Annual Volume~ 46 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications454
Publisher OrgEmerald Publishing Limited

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2056-4961 / 2056-4961
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
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.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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 Networks and CommunicationsQ2
Information SystemsQ2
Information Systems and ManagementQ2
Management Information SystemsQ2
Management of Technology and InnovationQ2
SoftwareQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Computer Science, Information Systems

Scopus Categories

Information Systems and ManagementInformation SystemsComputer Networks and CommunicationsManagement of Technology and InnovationSoftwareManagement Information Systems

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Information and Cyber SecurityCybercrime and Law Enforcement StudiesPrivacy, Security, and Data ProtectionNetwork Security and Intrusion DetectionUser Authentication and Security SystemsAdvanced Malware Detection TechniquesTechnology Adoption and User BehaviourCybersecurity and Cyber Warfare StudiesSpam and Phishing DetectionInformation Technology Governance and Strategy
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref