Communitas

Aims & Scope

Communitas is an accredited academic journal annually publishing scientific articles in the context of community communication, development communication, strategic communication, media studies, journalism and related disciplines.

The journal aims to promote a better understanding of communication-related issues which affect developing societies, including Southern African communities.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 3,600.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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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.

• Negotiating water conservation communication through indigenous media

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Kevin, Abiodun

• The use of indexical signs, symbols and icons in print advertising communication

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Angelique

• Knowledge management to prevent fraudulent e-banding transactions

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Rachel

• The relationship between traditional and digital media as an influence on generational consumer preference

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Abyshey

• Investigating social media conversations: Towards implementing an online reputation management framework for NPOs

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Juran, Ronel

• Perceived benefits and challenges regarding the use of social media for public relations activities

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Millicent, DP, HB

• RETURNING TO OUR ROOTS: LOOK AT DATE MY FAMILY THROUGH AN AFRICAN CONCEPTUAL LENS

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Mthobeli, Linda

• Citation: 2

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• Press regulation in South Africa and its implications for press freedom

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Sibongile

• MAPPING THE SOCIAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE: A PROFILE OF TOOLS, APPLICATIONS AND KEY FEATURES

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Mercia, Annette, Daleen