Communication Quarterly

Aims & Scope

Communication Quarterly , a scholarly, academic journal sponsored by the Eastern Communication Association (ECA), publishes refereed manuscripts extending the understanding of human communication.

Communication Quarterly is philosophically committed to an eclectic approach and to the publication of high quality articles.

Manuscripts considered for publication may be research reports, critical studies, state of the art reviews, reports of topical interest, supported opinion papers, and other essays related to the interest groups of ECA and its affiliate organizations.

Manuscripts may be philosophical, theoretical, methodological, critical, applied, pedagogical, or empirical in nature.

While Communication Quarterly is supported by ECA, a regional communication association, it has a national and international readership.

Hence, submissions from diverse geographic areas and cultures worldwide are encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.578

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

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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.

• Reliability and validity of the willingness to communicate scale

  Citation: 284

  Authors: James C.

• Analysis and Improvement of the Measurement of Interpersonal Attraction and Homophily

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Linda L., James C., Virginia P.

• Classroom justice: Perceptions of fairness as a predictor of student motivation, learning, and aggression

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Rebecca M.

• Elaborating the communication theory of identity: Identity gaps and communication outcomes

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Eura, Michael L.

• Variability in Twitter Content Across the Stages of a Natural Disaster: Implications for Crisis Communication

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Patric R., Kenneth A., Xialing, Maria

• The impact of Confucianism on organizational communication

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Guo‐Ming, Jensen

• College teacher misbehaviors: What students don't like about what teachers say and do

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Patricia, Timothy G., Ellis R., Marilyn J.

• The measurement of affectionate communication

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Kory, Mark T.

• Students' perceptions of teacher behaviors as motivating and demotivating factors in college classes

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Joan, Diane M.

• The content validity of the PRCA‐24 as a measure of communication apprehension across communication contexts

  Citation: 167

  Authors: James C., Michael J., Patricia, Timothy G.

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