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Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.38

h-Index

2024-2025

 30

Rank

2024-2025

 10045

SJR

2024-2025

 0.578

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society
Abbreviation J. Inf. Commun. Ethics Soc.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Communication (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); E-learning (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2)
h-index 30
Overall Rank/Ranking 10045
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.578
Impact Score 3.38
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17588871, 1477996X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2003-2025




About Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society


Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Communication (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); E-learning (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is 10045. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.578. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 30. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society journal is 17588871, 1477996X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is cited by a total of 353 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is 3.38, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society IF is increased by a factor of 1.13 and approximate percentage change is 50.22% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is 3.38. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.38
2023 2.25
2022 2.18
2021 1.38
2020 1.21
2019 0.82
2018 0.72
2017 0.74
2016 0.49
2015 0.55
2014 0.57

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society has an h-index of 30. It means 30 articles of this journal have more than 30 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is 17588871, 1477996X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is 10045. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.578. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.578
2023 0.437
2022 0.440
2021 0.355
2020 0.279
2019 0.246
2018 0.163
2017 0.242
2016 0.186
2015 0.288
2014 0.186

Ranking of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10045
2023 12134
2022 11567
2021 13185
2020 15550
2019 16320
2018 20285
2017 15371
2016 18668
2015 13782
2014 18088

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is J. Inf. Commun. Ethics Soc.. This abbreviation ('J. Inf. Commun. Ethics Soc.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society


If your research field is/are related to Communication (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); E-learning (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society latest impact IF is 3.38. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.38 (2024) and 0.49 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.3 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.578, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.578 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.163 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.3.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is 30.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is published by the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is currently ranked 10045 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 10045 in 2024 and its lowest position of 20285 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is J. Inf. Commun. Ethics Soc..


Is the "Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is classified as a journal that the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society encompasses the following areas:

  • Communication
  • Philosophy
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • E-learning
  • Sociology and Political Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17588871, 1477996X.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The best quartile for the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society?

The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.38
2023 2.25
2022 2.18
2021 1.38
2020 1.21
2019 0.82
2018 0.72
2017 0.74
2016 0.49
2015 0.55
2014 0.57



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