Journal of Intercultural Communication Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Intercultural Communication Research ( JICR ) is a publication of the World Communication Association.

JICR publishes qualitative and quantitative research that focuses on interrelationships between culture and communication.

Generally, research published in JICR emphasizes non-mediated contexts.

Submitted manuscripts may report results from either cross-cultural comparative research or results from other types of research concerning the ways culture affects human symbolic activities.

Studies reporting data from within a single nation/culture should focus on cultural factors and explore the theoretical or practical relevance of their findings from a cross-cultural perspective.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16013

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	152

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.320

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

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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

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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.

• Cultural Discourse Analysis: Communication Practices and Intercultural Encounters

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Donal

• Ideology, Identity, and Intercultural Communication: An Analysis of Differing Academic Conceptions of Cultural Identity

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Young Yun

• The Globalization of Beauty: How is Ideal Beauty Influenced by Globally Published Fashion and Beauty Magazines?

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Yan, Kim

• Intercultural New Media Studies: The Next Frontier in Intercultural Communication

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Robert

• Negotiating Hegemonic Masculinity: The Rhetorical Strategy of “Straight-Acting” among Gay Men

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Shinsuke

• Exploring the Fluctuations of Foreign Language Enjoyment in Conversation: An Idiodynamic Perspective

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Majid, Nahid

• The Relationship among Intercultural Communication Apprehension, Ethnocentrism, Uncertainty Reduction, and Communication Satisfaction during Initial Intercultural Interaction: An Extension of Anxiety and Uncertainty Management (AUM) Theory

  Citation: 65

  Authors: James W.

• “Oh, I’m Here!”: Social Media’s Impact on the Cross-cultural Adaptation of Students Studying Abroad

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Todd L.

• Culture Shock and Social Support: An Investigation of a Chinese Student Organization on a US Campus

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Canchu

• Development and Validation of the Imhof-Janusik Listening Concepts Inventory to Measure Listening Conceptualization Differences between Cultures

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Margarete, Laura Ann

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