Journal of Communication : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1460-2466pISSN: 0021-9916
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Communication
The Journal of Communication is a bimonthly peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes articles and book reviews on a broad range of issues in communication theory and research. It was established in 1951 and the current editor-in-chief is R. Lance Holbert (Temple University). According to the Journal Citation Reports, its 2018 impact factor is 3.753. The Journal of Communication is ranked fifth out of 88 journals in the category "Communication". It is published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Communication Association. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
9.8
Eigenfactor
0.005 - 0.01
H-Index
156
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Communication
SNIP
3.56
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Journal of Communication Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1950 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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