International Journal of Business Communication

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Business Communication (IJBC) publishes manuscripts that contribute to knowledge and theory of business communication as a distinct, multifaceted field approached through the administrative disciplines, the liberal arts, and the social sciences.

Accordingly, IJBC seeks manuscripts that address all areas of business communication including but not limited to business composition/technical writing, information systems, international business communication, management communication, and organizational and corporate communication.

In addition, IJBC welcomes submissions concerning the role of written, verbal, nonverbal and electronic communication in the creation, maintenance, and performance of profit and not for profit business.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	3.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5079

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	695

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.970

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	65

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, 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.

• Driving Employee Engagement

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Karen, Lois, Aneil

• Examining the Effects of Internal Communication and Emotional Culture on Employees’ Organizational Identification

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Cen April, Linjuan Rita, Mary Ann

• Communication and Teleworking: A Study of Communication Channel Satisfaction, Personality, and Job Satisfaction for Teleworking Employees

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Stephanie A., Alyssa, Margaret J.

• The Hype and Reality of Social Media Use for Work Collaboration and Team Communication

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Peter W., Bryan

• Communicating Corporate Brands Through Social Media

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Maria

• Strategic Vision and Values in Top Leaders’ Communications

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Jacqueline, Milton, William C.

• Internal Crisis Communication Strategies to Protect Trust Relationships

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Alessandra, Silvia

• Change But no Climate Change: Discourses of Climate Change in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting in the Oil Industry

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Sylvia

• Corporate Social Responsibility Communication Through Corporate Websites

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Lu, Christine C., Bijie

• Team Communication Platforms and Emergent Social Collaboration Practices

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Abram

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