The dataset presents content curation practices in top-ranked scientific journals (Q1) within the Communication (COM) and Library and Information Science (LIS) categories, as classified by Scimago Journal Rank. It focuses on how these journals manage and publish content on social media, analyzing indicators such as total and curated publications, topics covered, techniques employed, and types of integration used in their curation strategies. The study aims to identify patterns, methods, and differences between the two categories, providing a comprehensive overview of academic content curation practices. The data was collected from March to April 2024.