Atlantic Journal of Communication

Aims & Scope

The Atlantic Journal of Communication (AJC) is an academic journal concerned with the study of communication theory, practice, and policy.

AJC is philosophically committed to an eclectic approach to scholarship and the publication of articles of the highest quality regardless of their type, orientation, or geographical origin.

Contributions devoted to significant problems and issues in communication studies and of wide professional and scholarly interest are welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14165

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	151

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.385

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Social Media: Defining, Developing, and Divining

  Citation: 756

  Authors: Caleb T., Rebecca A.

• It's a Blog, Blog, Blog World: Users and Uses of Weblogs

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Barbara

• How Media Literacy Supports Civic Engagement in a Digital Age

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Hans, Renee

• Information Seeking About Global Climate Change Among Adolescents: The Role of Risk Perceptions, Efficacy Beliefs, and Parental Influences

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Erin, Connie, Rajiv N., June A., Edward W., Anthony

• The Convergence Continuum: A Model for Studying Collaboration Between Media Newsrooms

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Larry, Lori, Mary

• Information, Interactivity, and Social Media

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Yaron, Ruth

• Media Use and Health Behavior in H1N1 Flu Crisis: The Mediating Role of Perceived Knowledge and Fear

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Lingling, Ying, Hua

• Mock News and Democracy: Analyzing The Daily Show

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Paul R., Emily

• “A Statistically Representative Climate Change Debate”: Satirical Television News, Scientific Consensus, and Public Perceptions of Global Warming

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Paul R., Jessica

• Political Humor as Democratic Relief? The Effects of Exposure to Comedy and Straight News on Trust and Efficacy

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Amy B.

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