Journal of Communication
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
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Communication
Q1
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Linguistics and Language
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
2.080
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
180
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.00
Total Docs. (latest)
48
Total Citations (3yr)
805
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00219916, 14602466
Coverage
1951-2025
Journal Rank
#1,328
Subject Categories
Communication
Q1
Linguistics and Language
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Communication is the flagship journal of the International Communication Association and an essential publication for all communications specialists and policy makers.
The Journal of Communication concentrates on communication research, practice, policy, and theory, bringing to its readers the latest, broadest, and most important findings in the field of communication studies.
Journal of Communication also features an extensive book review section, and the symposia of selected studies on current issues.
JoC publishes the best available scholarship on all aspects of communication.
Since the journal seeks to be a general forum for communication scholarship, it is especially interested in research whose significance crosses disciplinary and sub-field boundaries.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Google Scholar
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 48 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 133 |
| Total Refs. | 2,853 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 805 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 124 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.00 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 59.44 |
| % Female | 51.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Communication?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of Communication has an SJR of 2.080 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Communication?
Journal of Communication has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.080 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Communication?
The H-index of Journal of Communication is 180, meaning 180 of its articles have each been cited at least 180 times.
Is Journal of Communication indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Communication is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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