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Journal of Communications

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.54

h-Index

2024-2025

 41

Rank

2024-2025

 18849

SJR

2024-2025

 0.244

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Communications
Abbreviation J. Commun.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3)
h-index 41
Overall Rank/Ranking 18849
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.244
Impact Score 1.54
Publisher Engineering and Technology Publishing
Country United States
ISSN 17962021
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1955-1956, 2006-2025




About Journal of Communications


Journal of Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3). It is published by Engineering and Technology Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Communications is 18849. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.244. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 41. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Journal of Communications journal is 17962021. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Communications is cited by a total of 422 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Communications Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Communications is 1.54, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Communications IF is decreased by a factor of 0.33 and approximate percentage change is -17.65% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Communications Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Communications is 1.54. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Communications. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.54
2023 1.87
2022 1.54
2021 1.32
2020 0.87
2019 0.70
2018 0.58
2017 0.52
2016 0.58
2015 0.56
2014 0.69

Journal of Communications h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Communications has an h-index of 41. It means 41 articles of this journal have more than 41 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Communications ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Communications is 17962021. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Communications is 18849. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.244. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Communications by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.244
2023 0.242
2022 0.246
2021 0.246
2020 0.185
2019 0.154
2018 0.129
2017 0.143
2016 0.155
2015 0.156
2014 0.234

Ranking of Journal of Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 18849
2023 17903
2022 17029
2021 16576
2020 20355
2019 21490
2018 23672
2017 21747
2016 20834
2015 20517
2014 15479

Journal of Communications Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Communications is published by Engineering and Technology Publishing. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1955-1956, 2006-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Communications is J. Commun.. This abbreviation ('J. Commun.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Communications


If your research field is/are related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Communications?

Journal of Communications latest impact IF is 1.54. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.87 (2023) and 0.52 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.98 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Communications?

The Journal of Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.244, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.246 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.129 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Communications over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.98.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Communications?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Communications is 41.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Communications?

The Journal of Communications is published by the Engineering and Technology Publishing, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Communications?

The Journal of Communications is currently ranked 18849 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 15479 in 2014 and its lowest position of 23672 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Communications?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Communications is J. Commun..


Is the "Journal of Communications" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Communications is classified as a journal that the Engineering and Technology Publishing publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Communications?

The Journal of Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Communications?

The Journal of Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17962021.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Communications?

The best quartile for the Journal of Communications is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Communications?

The Journal of Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1955-1956, 2006-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.54
2023 1.87
2022 1.54
2021 1.32
2020 0.87
2019 0.70
2018 0.58
2017 0.52
2016 0.58
2015 0.56
2014 0.69



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