JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Dynamics of Human Interaction.

Introduction

Welcome to the JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, a premier academic publication in the fields of Communication and Linguistics, published by Oxford University Press Inc. Since its inception in 1951, this journal has been dedicated to fostering scholarly dialogue and advancing research in the dynamic landscape of communication studies. With an impressive impact factor and Q1 ranking in both Communication and Linguistics categories for 2023, it stands among the most influential journals, ranking 6th out of 1088 in Language and Linguistics and 10th out of 511 in Communication, reflecting its esteemed position in the academic community. The journal aims to publish innovative and rigorous research that explores the multifaceted dimensions of communication, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although it is not an open-access journal, readers can access the valuable insights and groundbreaking studies contained within its pages at Journals Dept, 2001 Evans Rd, Cary, NC, 27513, United States, ensuring that crucial findings and theoretical advancements remain within reach of those passionate about the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.66
Journal Impact Factor6.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.40
H-Index162
Journal IF Without Self6.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.15
Influence3.00
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life13.40
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI2.79
Total Documents1084
WOS Total Citations9922
SCIMAGO Total Citations13989
SCIMAGO SELF Citations594
Scopus Journal Rank2.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)7.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.72
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.68

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #6/1088
Percentile 99.45
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #7/1167
Percentile 99.40
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #10/511
Percentile 98.04
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 3/227
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 6/227
Percentile 97.36
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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