Aims and Scope of Visual Communication
Visual Communication is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers on the visual dimension of language and communication. The journal's editors are Louise Ravelli (University of New South Wales) and Janina Wildfeuer (University of Groningen). The editorial team also features Jana Pflaeging (University of Salzburg), Michele Zappavigna (University of New South Wales), Robert Tovey (University of Loughborough), Martin Thomas (University of Leeds), Søren Vigild Poulsen (University of Southern Denmark), Dušan Stamenković (University of Niš). It has been in publication since 2002 and is currently published by SAGE Publications. Less
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Q1Communication

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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2002 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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