Journal of Applied Communication Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Communication Research (JACR) is a peer-reviewed publication of the National Communication Association.

JACR publishes original scholarship that contributes to knowledge about how people practice communication across diverse applied contexts.

All theoretical and methodological approaches are welcome, as are all contextual areas.

Of utmost importance is that an applied communication problem or issue is clearly identified as the motivation for the research.

Because of the journal’s commitment to both academic and applied audiences, JACR articles should clearly address both academic implications and specific applications drawn from the research.

Of particular interest are studies that focus on contemporary social issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.696

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8158

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	333

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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.

• Rethinking validity and reliability in content analysis

  Citation: 1072

  Authors: W. James, Deborah

• Best Practices in Crisis Communication: An Expert Panel Process

  Citation: 643

  Authors: Matthew W.

• How Audiences Seek Out Crisis Information: Exploring the Social-Mediated Crisis Communication Model

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Lucinda, Brooke, Yan

• Why Teleworkers are More Satisfied with Their Jobs than are Office-Based Workers: When Less Contact is Beneficial

  Citation: 350

  Authors: Kathryn L., Michael E.

• Antecedents to willingness to participate in a planned organizational change

  Citation: 326

  Authors: Vernon D., John R., Jennifer

• "The policy exists but you can't really use it": communication and the structuration of work-family policies

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Erika, Kathleen

• Stigma Management Communication: A Theory and Agenda for Applied Research on How Individuals Manage Moments of Stigmatized Identity

  Citation: 281

  Authors: Rebecca J.

• Peer to Peer Lending: The Relationship Between Language Features, Trustworthiness, and Persuasion Success

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Laura, Li, Jeff, David, Scott

• Dialectic, contradiction, or double bind? Analyzing and theorizing employee reactions to organizational tension

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Sarah J.

• Communicating about gifts of life: the effect of knowledge, attitudes, and altruism on behavior and behavioral intentions regarding organ donation

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Susan, Jenny

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