The Journal of Information Policy brings contemporary scholarly research and analysis of significant information policy issues to the attention of policymakers in a timely fashion via an online format. It is a refereed scholarly journal that is multidisciplinary and international in scope and publishes articles, comments, book reviews, literature reviews, and invited commentary. The journal interprets the term information policy broadly, with the understanding that its meaning and parameters may evolve in a rapidly changing society. It also embraces the full range of information and communications users, institutions, technologies, applications, businesses, and cultures.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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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.
CommunicationQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Public AdministrationQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Communication
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceCommunicationPublic Administration
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
ICT Impact and PoliciesSocial Media and PoliticsPrivacy, Security, and Data ProtectionDigital Platforms and EconomicsMedia Studies and CommunicationPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesE-Government and Public ServicesMedia Influence and PoliticsHate Speech and Cyberbullying DetectionCybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies