Canadian Journal of Communication
Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Canadian Journal of Communication
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
15 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The objective of the Canadian Journal of Communication is to publish Canadian research and scholarship in the field of communication studies. In pursuing this objective, particular attention is paid to research that has a distinctive Canadian flavour by virtue of choice of topic or by drawing on the legacy of Canadian theory and research. The purview of the journal is the entire field of communication studies as practiced in Canada or with relevance to Canada. The Canadian Journal of Communication is a print and online quarterly. Back issues are accessible with a 12 month delay as Open Access with a CC-BY-NC-ND license. Access to the most recent year's issues, including the current issue, requires a subscription. Subscribers now have access to all issues online from Volume 1, Issue 1 (1974) to the most recently published issue.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Scopus Subject Categories
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCanadian Journal of Communication (ISSN: 0705-3657) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMMUNICATION, published by Canadian Institute for Studies in Publishing Press in Canada. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.195 (Q3), an H-index of 15.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 33 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,559 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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