Journal of International Communication

Aims & Scope

International Communication is an established field of study taught widely around the world under a variety of names.

Journal of International Communication (JIC) is a refereed journal the field of international communication calls its own and one that provides a forum for discussion for the various geo-academic approaches to the study of global communication.

A variety of fields of study, including International Communication, International Relations, International Development, International Political Economy, Global Sociology, Media Anthropology, Media and Cultural Studies, and Post-colonial Studies nourish JIC.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.303

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16534

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	59

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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.

• Globalisation or glocalisation?

  Citation: 423

  Authors: ROLAND

• Globalisation or glocalisation?

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Roland

• Islamist narratives in ISIS recruitment propaganda

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Samantha, Halim

• Social media, social movements and the diffusion of ideas in the Arab uprisings

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Halim, Sumra

• The hierarchy of global suffering

  Citation: 63

  Authors: STIJN

• Continuities and discontinuities in communication and development research since 1958

  Citation: 44

  Authors: JO ELLEN, HEMANT

• ‘Reversed agenda-setting effects’ in China Case studies of Weibo trending topics and the effects on state-owned media in China

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Ying

• An examination of the international telecommunication network

  Citation: 39

  Authors: GEORGE A., THOMAS, YOUNG, SULIEN

• Approaches to soft power and public diplomacy in China and Taiwan

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Gary

• Differentiated citizenship and the multi-ethnic public sphere

  Citation: 31

  Authors: CHARLES

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