Communications-European Journal of Communication Research
Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Communications-European Journal of Communication Research
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
45 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The European Journal of Communication Research is an established forum for scholarship and academic debate in the field of communication science and research from a European perspective. Communication science is concerned with the investigation of the structure and function of communication processes and their impact on society, social groups and individuals. The European Journal of Communication Research highlights the concerns of this discipline through the publication of articles, research reports, review essays and book reviews on theoretical and methodological developments considered from a European perspective. Communications seeks new and original European research material in the fields of interpersonal communication, intercultural communication and mass communication.
Special Issues
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COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCommunications-European Journal of Communication Research (ISSN: 0341-2059) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMMUNICATION, published by Walter de Gruyter in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.884 (Q1), an H-index of 45.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 28 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,996 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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