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Aims and Scope
Human Communication Research is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering empirical work in any area of human communication and human symbolic processes. It was established in 1974 and the current editor-in-chief is Eun-ju Lee (Seoul National University). It is published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Communication Association. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2018 impact factor of 3.534, ranking it 6th out of 88 journals in the category "Communication". Less
Human Communication Research Key Metrics
CiteScore 
5.5
H-Index
101
SJR
Q1Anthropology
SNIP
2.1
Time to Accept
8
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4 to 6 months8%
7 to 9 months38%
Above 9 months54%
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Topics Covered on Human Communication Research
Expectancy violations theory
Meta-analysis
Social media
Nonverbal behavior
Self-conscious emotions
Interpersonal communication
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1974 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Human Communication Research
Supportive communication as a collective phenomenon: a dynamic systems account of emotional support provision and outcomes in online health communities
- 10 Sep 2024
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Eudaimonic media for social good: the influence of meaningful media experiences on connectedness and health persuasion
- 30 Aug 2024
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The influence of threat and right-wing authoritarianism on the selection of online (dis)information—a conceptual replication and extension of Lavine et al. (2005)
- 16 Jul 2024
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On the nature of influence: identifying and characterizing superdiffusers in seven countries
- 10 Jul 2024
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Atoning vs. evading when caught transgressing: two multi-theory-based experiments investigating strategies for politicians responding to scandal
- 28 Jun 2024
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A meta-analytical review of the relationship, antecedents, and consequences of information seeking and information scanning
- 26 Jun 2024
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Supportive communication as a collective phenomenon: a dynamic systems account of emotional support provision and outcomes in online health communities
- 10 Sep 2024
- Human Communication Research
Eudaimonic media for social good: the influence of meaningful media experiences on connectedness and health persuasion
- 30 Aug 2024
- Human Communication Research
The influence of threat and right-wing authoritarianism on the selection of online (dis)information—a conceptual replication and extension of Lavine et al. (2005)
- 16 Jul 2024
- Human Communication Research
On the nature of influence: identifying and characterizing superdiffusers in seven countries
- 10 Jul 2024
- Human Communication Research
Atoning vs. evading when caught transgressing: two multi-theory-based experiments investigating strategies for politicians responding to scandal
- 28 Jun 2024
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- 26 Jun 2024
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FAQs on Human Communication Research
How long has Human Communication Research been actively publishing? 
Human Communication Research has been in operation since 1974 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Human Communication Research?
Human Communication Research published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Human Communication Research publish last year?
In 2023, Human Communication Research publsihed 56 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Human Communication Research?
For Human Communication Research, eISSN is 1468-2958 and pISSN is 0360-3989.
What is Citescore for Human Communication Research?
Citescore for Human Communication Research is 5.5.
What is the H Index for Human Communication Research ?
H Index for Human Communication Research is 101.
What is SNIP score for Human Communication Research?
SNIP score for Human Communication Research is 2.1.
What is the SJR for Human Communication Research?
SJR for Human Communication Research is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Human Communication Research?
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC is the publisher of Human Communication Research.
