Social Computing Journal: Unveiling the Impact of Technology on Human Behavior and Interactions

Welcome to SCJ. Explore the intersection of technology and society through groundbreaking research, insightful analysis, and expert perspectives.

Join US: We invite you to join the conversation and shape the future of social computing, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, social media, data science, and computational social science. Please submit your research, engage with our community, and stay informed about the latest advances in these dynamic fields.

About Us

Welcome to the Social Computing Journal, a leading technology magazine that explores the manifold relationship between technology and society. We are on a mission. 

Our mission is to give insight into the profound impact of social technologies on human behavior, interactions, and culture. This platform is for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share their insights, collaborate on innovative solutions/practices, and shape the future of a technologically interconnected world.

Our Team: Our editorial team consists of renowned experts from diverse disciplines, including computer science, sociology, psychology, and communication studies. Their collective expertise ensures that the Social Computing Journal remains the leading publication in the always-advancing field. 

Scope of the Journal

As a leading journal of technology, The Social Computing Journal encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• Social Media: Examining the impact of social media platforms on individuals, communities, and society. Some of the popular social media platforms are Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter) and so on. 

• Online Communities: Investigating the dynamics of online communities, virtual interactions, and social identity formation.

• Human-Computer Interaction: Exploring the design and development of user-centered technologies that enhance human interactions. We have guides about enhancing the usability of the technologies. 

• Computational Social Science: Harnessing computational methods to analyze social phenomena, uncover patterns, and inform decision-making.

• Ethical Implications: Addressing the ethical considerations surrounding social technologies, data privacy, and responsible innovation.

Key Areas of Interest: We particularly welcome submissions that look into the following areas:

• Social Dynamics: Explain the transformative effects of social technologies on social dynamics, group behavior, and social influence

• Information Dissemination: Examining the role of social technologies in shaping information flows, influencing public opinion, and combating misinformation

• Political Engagement: Analyzing the impact of social technologies on political participation, civic engagement, and democratic processes.

Diverse Perspectives: We invite everyone who wants to share their ideas. We encourage submissions from researchers and practitioners across a wide range of disciplines, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of social computing’s impact on society. By enfolding diverse perspectives, we aim to revitalize cross-disciplinary dialogue and generate innovative solutions to emerging challenges.

Benefits of Publishing

Global Audience: Your research will reach a global audience of academics, industry professionals, and policymakers, ensuring broad exposure for your findings.

Author Reputation: Publishing in the Social Computing Journal enhances your reputation as an expert in your field, contributing to your career advancement and recognition within the social computing community.

Knowledge Advancement: Your research will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in social computing, shaping future directions and influencing the development of innovative technologies.

Invitation: We invite researchers and practitioners to submit their original research papers, reviews, and case studies that contribute to our understanding of social computing.

Submission Guidelines: Please take a look at our detailed submission guidelines for manuscript preparation, formatting, and submission procedures.

Peer-Review Process: Your submission will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, impactful research.

Contact Information

Please get in touch with our editorial team for inquiries related to article submissions, editorial policies, and general questions. Send us your emails at [email protected]. Engage with us on social media to stay informed about the latest research, events, and news in the fields of social computing, social media, technology, and more.

Key Journals

Top social computing journals include ACM Transactions on Social Computing, Journal of Computational Social Science, Big Data & Society, Information, Communication & Society, and those from Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) like ACM TOCHI, focusing on data-driven social analysis, community, human-AI interaction, and digital society. Key publishers are ACM, IEEE, and major academic presses, with high-impact outlets featuring in broader CS/Social Science rankings like Nature Human Behavior and ACM Computing Surveys.

Top social computing journals include ACM Transactions on Social Computing,

Key Journals in Social Computing & Related Fields:

Looking for a journal related to social computing? Here is our list of the most popular journals related to the field.

• ACM Transactions on Social Computing (TSC)

  A core journal specifically for this area, published by the Association for Computing Machinery. The main topics of the journal are computer science and social media.

• Journal of Computational Social Science (JCSS)

  It is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that ties together groundbreaking research across many fields.  Focuses on computational methods to study social phenomena. It focuses on research across social sciences, management sciences, biology, physics, data science, and computer science.

• Big Data & Society

  The focus of the journal is on how big data impacts various aspects of society, culture, and human behavior. Explores the societal implications and impacts of big data.

• Information, Communication & Society (ICS)

  It is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers the role of digital media in the information age.

• Social Media + Society

  It is an open access peer reviewed journal that focuses on advancing the understanding of social media and its impact on societies, past, present, and future.

• Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation (JASSS)

  It is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the exploration and understanding of social processes by means of computer simulation.

• Computers in Human Behavior

  : This journal addresses human interaction with computers and digital systems. It is dedicated to examining the use of computers from a psychological perspective.

• Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction (PACM HCI)

  High-level HCI research often overlaps with social computing.

High-Impact General & Related Journals:

• ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR)

  Publishes high-quality survey papers, often covering social computing topics.

• Nature Human Behavior

  For highly influential, broad research at the intersection of human behavior and computation.

• IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing

  (and other IEEE/ACM HCI/AI journals): For technical aspects of human-computer interaction.

How to Find More:

• Publisher Sites: Check dedicated journals from ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
• Subject Guides: University library guides for Computer Science or Social Sciences often list top journals.
• Citation Databases: Use platforms like SciSpace or Scimago Journal Rank to filter by impact and subject.

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