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Journal of Communication

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About Journal of Communication

Journal of Communication is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Journal of Communication maintains a competitive position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 3.77, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

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  • Budget $3878 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0021-9916
ISSN (Online) 1460-2466
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United States
APC / Cost $3878 USD
About Journal of Communication

Journal of Communication is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press.

Journal of Communication is published by Oxford University Press from US as a journal. It has published 5,116 works to date, attracting 270,419 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 229, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Media Studies and Communication, Social Media and Politics, Communication in Education and Healthcare.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Communication

The current impact factor of Journal of Communication is 3.775.

No, Journal of Communication is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Communication is $3878 USD.

Journal of Communication is published by Oxford University Press.
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Updated April 2026

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Impact Factor
3.775
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.775 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,116
Total Works
270,419
Total Citations
229
h-index
3.77
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Journal of Communication most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Media Studies and Communication
    Social Sciences
    1,076 works
  2. Social Media and Politics
    Social Sciences
    790 works
  3. Communication in Education and Healthcare
    Psychology
    448 works
  4. Media Influence and Health
    Arts and Humanities
    417 works
  5. Rhetoric and Communication Studies
    Arts and Humanities
    321 works
  6. Human auditory perception and evaluation
    Engineering
    298 works
  7. Public Relations and Crisis Communication
    Social Sciences
    215 works
  8. Media, Gender, and Advertising
    Social Sciences
    204 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S107737141
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