Aims and Scope of Journal of Applied Communication Research
Journal of Applied Communication Research is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Taylor & Francis on behalf 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. Less
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3.6
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Q1Communication

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1.47
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1973 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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