Arab Media and Society Journal Citation Rate 2026
1687-7721
eISSN 1687-7721
The Research and Publications Division in the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo
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Q3 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA
About Arab Media and Society
Arab Media and Society (AMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Communication. Mass media, published by The Research and Publications Division in the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo in EG and in circulation since 2025, catalogued under ISSN 1687-7721 (e-ISSN 1687-7721). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.38 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 69 days.
Arab Media and Society Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Arab Media and Society has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.38, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Communication. Mass media research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Arab Media and Society makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 69 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Arab Media and Society should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Arab Media and Society against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Arab Media and Society
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 69 days.
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers Communication. Mass media. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1687-7721 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1687-7721 |
| Publisher | The Research and Publications Division in the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
| Established | 2025 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| Review Speed | ~69 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Arab Media and Society is published by The Research and Publications Division in the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo, based in Egypt and in publication since 2025. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, Arab Media and Society is classified under Communication. Mass media.
Arab Media and Society is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Arab Media and Society returns a first decision in about 69 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.377.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.377 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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