Journal of Communication Citation Rate 2026
0021-9916
eISSN 1460-2466
Oxford University Press
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Communication
Journal of Communication (JC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Communication in Education and Healthcare and Media Influence and Health, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0021-9916 (e-ISSN 1460-2466). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.77 (Q1 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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3878 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Journal of Communication Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Communication has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.77, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Communication in Education and Healthcare 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.
Journal of Communication operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Communication 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 Journal of Communication against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Communication
- Budget $3878 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Communication in Education and Healthcare, Media Influence and Health, Media Studies and Communication. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0021-9916 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1460-2466 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3878 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Communication is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3878.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Communication is classified under Communication in Education and Healthcare, Media Influence and Health, Media Studies and Communication and Rhetoric and Communication Studies.
Journal of Communication is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.775.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.775 | 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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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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