International Journal of Social Media and Online Communities (IJSMOC)

Formerly the International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking (IJVCSN)
Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohit Rampal (State University of New York at Plattsburgh, USA)
Published: Continuous Volume
Copyright: ©2019
DOI: 10.4018/IJSMOC
ISSN: 2642-2247
EISSN: 2642-2255

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Description

The International Journal of Social Media and Online Communities (IJSMOC) provides a forum for researchers, practitioners, and users to study and discuss technical, social, and legal issues in all aspects of social media and other communities (i.e., gaming) formed online. IJSMOC strives to be an interdisciplinary journal that draws upon research from different fields such as information systems, computer science, sociology, and psychology. The journal encourages research that applies to social media use in businesses, organizations, education, and the medical field, its impact on society, its multigenerational roles, securing users privacy, government propaganda, spread of misinformation, etc.

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Mission

The primary objective of the International Journal of Social Media and Online Communities (IJSMOC) is to provide comprehensive coverage and understanding of the social, cultural, organizational, human, and cognitive issues related to social media and online communities. It promotes best practices and new techniques for designing, implementing, participating, and using these communities for personal and professional gain. The secondary objective of this journal is to broaden the overall body of knowledge regarding participation of individuals, groups and organizations in these communities and networks, by providing an outlet for scholarly research in the area.