Journal of Communication

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Communication is the flagship journal of the International Communication Association and an essential publication for all communications specialists and policy makers.

The Journal of Communication concentrates on communication research, practice, policy, and theory, bringing to its readers the latest, broadest, and most important findings in the field of communication studies.

Journal of Communication also features an extensive book review section, and the symposia of selected studies on current issues.

JoC publishes the best available scholarship on all aspects of communication.

Since the journal seeks to be a general forum for communication scholarship, it is especially interested in research whose significance crosses disciplinary and sub-field boundaries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.5
2024	6.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	932

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	992

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.532

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	169

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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.

• Framing: Toward Clarification of a Fractured Paradigm

  Citation: 8856

  Authors: Robert M.

• Defining Virtual Reality: Dimensions Determining Telepresence

  Citation: 3317

  Authors: Jonathan

• Framing as a Theory of Media Effects

  Citation: 1863

  Authors: Dietram A.

• The Spiral of Silence a Theory of Public Opinion

  Citation: 1365

  Authors: Elisabeth

• The Limited Capacity Model of Mediated Message Processing

  Citation: 1361

  Authors: Annie

• Framing European politics: A Content Analysis of Press and Television News

  Citation: 1340

  Authors: Holli A., Patti M. Valkenburg

• Red Media, Blue Media: Evidence of Ideological Selectivity in Media Use

  Citation: 1244

  Authors: Shanto, Kyu S

• Living with Television: The Violence Profile

  Citation: 1239

  Authors: George, Larry

• Toward a Theory of Press-State Relations in the United States

  Citation: 1105

  Authors: W. Lance

• Communication and Uncertainty Management

  Citation: 949

  Authors: Dale E.

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