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Ethics and Information Technology

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

5.43

h-Index

2024-2025

 79

Rank

2024-2025

 4086

SJR

2024-2025

 1.107

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 Ethics and Information Technology
Abbreviation Ethics Inf. Technol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1)
h-index 79
Overall Rank/Ranking 4086
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.107
Impact Score 5.43
Publisher Springer Netherlands
Country Netherlands
ISSN 13881957
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1999-2025




Aim and Scope


Ethics and Information Technology is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the dialogue between moral philosophy and the field of information and communication technology (ICT). The journal aims to foster and promote reflection and analysis which is intended to make a constructive contribution to answering the ethical, social and political questions associated with the adoption, use, and development of ICT.

Within the scope of the journal are also conceptual analysis and discussion of ethical ICT issues which arise in the context of technology assessment, cultural studies, public policy analysis and public administration, cognitive science, social and anthropological studies in technology, mass-communication, and legal studies.


About Ethics and Information Technology


Ethics and Information Technology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Ethics and Information Technology is 4086. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.107. 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 79. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Ethics and Information Technology journal is 13881957. 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. Ethics and Information Technology is cited by a total of 1235 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Ethics and Information Technology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Ethics and Information Technology is 5.43, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Ethics and Information Technology IF is increased by a factor of 0.59 and approximate percentage change is 12.19% 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

Ethics and Information Technology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Ethics and Information Technology is 5.43. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Ethics and Information Technology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.43
2023 4.84
2022 4.16
2021 4.41
2020 4.88
2019 2.39
2018 2.53
2017 2.19
2016 2.06
2015 1.73
2014 2.16

Ethics and Information Technology h-index


  Table Setting

Ethics and Information Technology has an h-index of 79. It means 79 articles of this journal have more than 79 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.




Ethics and Information Technology ISSN


The ISSN of Ethics and Information Technology is 13881957. 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

Ethics and Information Technology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Ethics and Information Technology is 4086. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.107. 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 Ethics and Information Technology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.107
2023 1.359
2022 0.876
2021 1.328
2020 0.901
2019 0.783
2018 0.591
2017 0.512
2016 0.505
2015 0.625
2014 0.686

Ranking of Ethics and Information Technology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4086
2023 2645
2022 5178
2021 2591
2020 5135
2019 6080
2018 8178
2017 9051
2016 9191
2015 7594
2014 6795

Ethics and Information Technology Publisher


Table Setting

Ethics and Information Technology is published by Springer Netherlands. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1999-2025. 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 Ethics and Information Technology is Ethics Inf. Technol.. This abbreviation ('Ethics Inf. Technol.') 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 Ethics and Information Technology


If your research field is/are related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1), 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 Ethics and Information Technology?

Ethics and Information Technology latest impact IF is 5.43. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.43 (2024) and 1.73 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.34 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The Ethics and Information Technology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.107, 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 1.359 in 2023 and the lowest being 0.505 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Ethics and Information Technology over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.34.


What's the latest h-index of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The latest h-index of the Ethics and Information Technology is 79.


Who's the publisher of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The Ethics and Information Technology is published by the Springer Netherlands, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The Ethics and Information Technology is currently ranked 4086 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 2591 in 2021 and its lowest position of 9191 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Ethics and Information Technology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Ethics and Information Technology is Ethics Inf. Technol..


Is the "Ethics and Information Technology" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Ethics and Information Technology is classified as a journal that the Springer Netherlands publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The Ethics and Information Technology encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Library and Information Sciences

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


What's the ISSN of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The Ethics and Information Technology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13881957.


What's the best quartile of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The best quartile for the Ethics and Information Technology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Ethics and Information Technology?

The Ethics and Information Technology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1999-2025.


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 Ethics and Information Technology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.43
2023 4.84
2022 4.16
2021 4.41
2020 4.88
2019 2.39
2018 2.53
2017 2.19
2016 2.06
2015 1.73
2014 2.16



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