INFORMATION SOCIETY
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Understanding of Information's Role in Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Digital Governance and Policy:
The journal examines how digital technologies shape governance structures and public policies, focusing on transparency, accountability, and the impact of social media on political processes. - Social Impacts of Technology:
Research highlights the social implications of digital innovations, including issues of digital inequality, civic engagement, and the socio-cultural dimensions of technology adoption. - Economic Dimensions of Digital Platforms:
The journal explores the economic aspects of the digital economy, including gig work, platform profitability, and the implications of algorithmic management on labor. - Cultural Studies and Digital Media:
A core area of focus is the analysis of digital media as cultural artifacts, investigating how information technologies influence cultural practices and identity formation. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to ICT:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating insights from communication studies, sociology, political science, and economics to address complex issues related to information society.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Activism and Social Movements:
Research on digital activism has gained traction, focusing on how social media platforms facilitate mobilization and political engagement, especially in authoritarian contexts. - Algorithmic Governance and Surveillance:
There is an increasing interest in how algorithms govern social interactions and influence behavior, with studies examining the implications of surveillance technologies in various contexts. - Digital Inequality and Inclusion:
Emerging research highlights issues of digital inequality, particularly in relation to marginalized groups, emphasizing the need for inclusive digital policies and practices. - Economic Implications of Gig Work:
The gig economy has become a focal point of study, exploring how digital platforms reshape labor dynamics, worker rights, and economic opportunities. - Cultural Implications of Datafication:
The journal is witnessing a growing interest in the cultural ramifications of datafication, examining how data practices affect identity, community, and social relations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focused on traditional media, such as television and print journalism, as the emphasis shifts towards digital media and online platforms. - Static Models of Communication:
Research employing static models of communication has waned, as scholars increasingly adopt dynamic and networked approaches that reflect the complexities of digital interactions. - Non-Digital Literacy:
The focus on non-digital literacy has diminished, with greater attention now directed towards digital literacy and the skills necessary for navigating the information society. - Conventional Privacy Concerns:
While privacy remains a crucial topic, traditional concerns about privacy are being overshadowed by broader discussions on surveillance, data ethics, and algorithmic governance.
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