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Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance

Emerald Publishing · United Kingdom · Est. 2006

ISSN2398-5038eISSN2398-5046
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 the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.528
H-Index
38
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.931
Total Works
372
Total Citations
5,569
2yr Mean Citedness
4.34
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal examines the intersection of digital technologies with policy, governance, and regulation. It explores how digitalization impacts economic structures, public services, and societal practices, including areas like digital infrastructure, public administration, and the adoption of new technologies such as AI and blockchain. The journal also investigates the regulatory and governance challenges arising from digital transformation, encompassing issues of digital competitiveness, sustainability, and the geopolitical implications of digital currencies.

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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 Published2006
Annual Volume~ 47 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications372
Publisher OrgEmerald Publishing Limited
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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

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Emerald Publishing
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2398-5038 / 2398-5046
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

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Information Science & Library Science

Scopus Categories

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

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

ICT Impact and PoliciesTechnology Adoption and User BehaviourDigital Platforms and EconomicsE-Government and Public ServicesFinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital FinanceBlockchain Technology Applications and SecurityPrivacy, Security, and Data ProtectionDigital Marketing and Social MediaMicrofinance and Financial InclusionSocial Media and Politics
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref