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About the Digital Society format

Digital Society is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Ethics and Social Impacts of AI, Privacy, Security, and Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Digital Society 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inEthics and Social Impacts of AI Privacy, Security, and Data Protection Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
ISSN2731-4650
Citation impact (2-yr)4.12
h-index24
i10-index61
Total citations2,203
Top institutions publishing hereUtrecht University
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Papers published in Digital Society per year

30
2022
56
2023
65
2024
86
2025

Citation impact of Digital Society by publication year

656
2022
747
2023
445
2024
228
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Digital Society

Deepfakes and Democracy (Theory): How Synthetic Audio-Visual Media for Disinformation and Hate Speech Threaten Core Democratic Functions

Maria Pawelec · 1 Sep 2022

Observers fear that deepfakes will shake the very foundations of democracy. Notwithstanding, in-depth scholarly analyses of deepfakes' political impact are rare, and do not consider theories of democracy. This contribution helps close this research gap, drawing on Warren's problem-oriented democracy theory, as well as theories of deliberative democracy and contributions on the role of trust…

AI Ethics, Ethics Washing, and the Need to Politicize Data Ethics

Gijs van Maanen · 2 Aug 2022

Many commercial actors in the tech sector publish ethics guidelines as a means to 'wash away' concerns raised about their policies. For some academics, this phenomenon is reason to replace ethics with other tools and methods in an attempt to make sure that the tech sector does not cross any moral Rubicons. Others warn against…

Auditing of AI: Legal, Ethical and Technical Approaches

Jakob Mökander · 8 Nov 2023

Abstract AI auditing is a rapidly growing field of research and practice. This review article, which doubles as an editorial to Digital Society’s topical collection on ‘Auditing of AI’, provides an overview of previous work in the field. Three key points emerge from the review. First, contemporary attempts to audit AI systems have much to…

AI Risk Assessment: A Scenario-Based, Proportional Methodology for the AI Act

Claudio Novelli, Federico Casolari, Antonino Rotolo et al. · 7 Mar 2024

Abstract The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) defines four risk categories for AI systems: unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal. However, it lacks a clear methodology for the assessment of these risks in concrete situations. Risks are broadly categorized based on the application areas of AI systems and ambiguous risk factors. This paper suggests a methodology…

Continuous Auditing of Artificial Intelligence: a Conceptualization and Assessment of Tools and Frameworks

Matti Minkkinen, Joakim Laine, Matti Mäntymäki · 4 Oct 2022

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to both a research field and a set of technologies, is rapidly growing and has already spread to application areas ranging from policing to healthcare and transport. The increasing AI capabilities bring novel risks and potential harms to individuals and societies, which auditing of AI seeks to address. However,…

Digital Society template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Digital Society format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Digital Society template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Digital Society use?
Digital Society uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Digital Society 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Digital Society?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Digital Society document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Digital Society template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Digital Society format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Digital Society?
Digital Society is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Digital Society template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Digital Society PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Digital Society template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Digital Society template cost?
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