Dear colleagues: We are happy to announce the newest issue (Vol. 3, issue 1) of the International Journal of Internet Science that appeared in December. The current issue features three original research contributions in the field of Internet science, and one book review. In our editorial we provide data about the journal's impact and likely reasons for the exciting news: it is at least 1.64 and likely >2, its immediacy is at 1.17 (2006) and 0.71 (2007). The specific areas covered by the articles are the quality of search engine count estimates, factors that determine Internet adoption in businesses, and the question of true e-democracy in e-governance. In addition, Tom Buchanan reviews the book 'Psychological Aspects of Cyberspace: Theory, Research Applications', edited by Azy Barak. International Journal of Internet Science Volume 3, Issue 1 (2008), Content: Ulf-Dietrich Reips (University of Zurich, Switzerland) & Uwe Matzat (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands): High impact of a start-up journal - surprisingly so? (Editorial) Articles Dietmar Janetzko (National College of Ireland, Dublin): Objectivity, Reliability, and Validity of Search Engine Count Estimates Jesse W. J. Weltevreden & Ron A. Boschma (Utrecht University, The Netherlands): The Influence of Firm Owner Characteristics on Internet Adoption by Independent Retailers: A Business Survey Bertil Rolandsson & Ulric Björck (University College of Borås, Sweden): Being an Efficient or Dialogue-Oriented Rural Municipality on the Net: Framing Civil Servants' Confidence in E-services Book Review Tom Buchanan (University of Westminster, UK): When Psychology Went Online: Review of "Psychological Aspects of Cyberspace: Theory, Research Applications", Edited by Azy Barak, Cambridge University Press, 2008. Please find the issue at http://ijis.net Kind regards, Ulf-Dietrich Reips / Uwe Matzat Editors, International Journal of Internet Science http://ijis.net _______________________________ Scope The International Journal of Internet Science (IJIS) provides an interdisciplinary outlet for high quality research articles on the Internet as a medium of research and on the social implications of the Internet. IJIS is a peer reviewed open access journal for empirical findings, methodology, and theory of social and behavioral science concerning the Internet and its implications for individuals, social groups, organizations, and society. Submission of manuscripts Manuscripts that are to be published in the International Journal of Internet Science (IJIS) need to be original research contributions. They have to be formatted according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style Guide, 5th edition). Please visit http://ijis.net and click on "Submit Article" for the online submission of manuscripts. All manuscripts that are eligible for publication will be peer-reviewed within a few weeks. Editors Ulf-Dietrich Reips (University of Zurich, Switzerland), Uwe Matzat (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) Editorial Board Michael Birnbaum (California State University at Fullerton, USA), Tom Buchanan (Westminster University, UK), Don Dillman (Washington State University, USA), Frank Faulbaum (University Duisburg-Essen, Germany), Adam Joinson (University of Bath, UK), Chris Snijders (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), Barry Wellman (University of Toronto, Canada) -- ---------------------------------------------------- PD Dr. Ulf-Dietrich Reips Editor, International Journal of Internet Science Universität Zürich Psychologisches Institut Binzmühlestrasse 14/13 8050 Zürich, Switzerland http://www.ijis.net