International Journal of Strategic Communication

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Strategic Communication examines the philosophical, theoretical, and applied nature of strategic communication, which is “the purposeful use of communication by an organization to fulfill its mission.” IJSC provides a foundation for the study of strategic communication from diverse disciplines, including corporate and managerial communication, organizational communication, public relations, marketing communication, advertising, political and health communication, social marketing, international relations, public diplomacy, and other specialized communication areas.

The IJSC is the singular forum for multidisciplinary inquiry of this nature.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9321

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	318

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.621

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

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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.

• Defining Strategic Communication

  Citation: 726

  Authors: Kirk, Derina, Betteke, Dejan, Krishnamurthy

• Strategic Communication: Defining the Field and its Contribution to Research and Practice

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Ansgar, Dejan, Howard, Kelly Page

• Social Media Influencers in Strategic Communication: A Conceptual Framework for Strategic Social Media Influencer Communication

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Nadja, Nils S.

• Social Media Communication in Organizations: The Challenges of Balancing Openness, Strategy, and Management

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Jim, Ansgar

• Lessons for Crisis Communication on Social Media: A Systematic Review of What Research Tells the Practice

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Mats

• Communication Theory: An Underrated Pillar on Which Strategic Communication Rests

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Betteke

• A Call for Authenticity: Audience Responses to Social Media Influencer Endorsements in Strategic Communication

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Essi, Matilde, Emma, Salla-Maaria

• Candidates Make Good Friends: An Analysis of Candidates' Uses of Facebook

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Kaye D., Ruthann Weaver

• Using Social Media to Engage Employees: Insights from Internal Communication Managers

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Michele, Linjuan Rita, Julie

• Strategic Value of Employee Relationships and Communicative Actions: Overcoming Corporate Crisis with Quality Internal Communication

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Alessandra, Jeong-Nam, Carolina

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