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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Communication

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Communication, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Communication falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score 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.


1. Journal of Advertising


Journal of Advertising is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Communication (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by M.E. Sharpe Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Advertising is 352. ISSN of this journal is/are 15577805, 00913367.

Impact Score: 9.86 h-Index: 140 SJR: 4.455 Overall Ranking: 352



2. Digital Journalism


Digital Journalism is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Digital Journalism is 696. ISSN of this journal is/are 2167082X, 21670811.

Impact Score: 7.17 h-Index: 84 SJR: 3.037 Overall Ranking: 696


3. International Journal of Advertising


International Journal of Advertising is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Advertising is 755. ISSN of this journal is/are 17593948, 02650487.

Impact Score: 9.50 h-Index: 86 SJR: 2.914 Overall Ranking: 755


4. International Journal of Press/Politics


International Journal of Press/Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Press/Politics is 833. ISSN of this journal is/are 19401612, 19401620.

Impact Score: 8.82 h-Index: 87 SJR: 2.748 Overall Ranking: 833


5. Journal of Communication


Journal of Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Communication is 932. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219916, 14602466.

Impact Score: 5.28 h-Index: 169 SJR: 2.532 Overall Ranking: 932



6. Annals of the International Communication Association


Annals of the International Communication Association is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Annals of the International Communication Association is 1018. ISSN of this journal is/are 23808977, 23808985.

Impact Score: 5.31 h-Index: 23 SJR: 2.41 Overall Ranking: 1018


7. New Media and Society


New Media and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of New Media and Society is 1027. ISSN of this journal is/are 14614448, 14617315.

Impact Score: 8.02 h-Index: 160 SJR: 2.4 Overall Ranking: 1027


8. Communication Theory


Communication Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Communication Theory is 1093. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682885, 10503293.

Impact Score: 6.13 h-Index: 102 SJR: 2.316 Overall Ranking: 1093


9. Communication Methods and Measures


Communication Methods and Measures is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Communication Methods and Measures is 1119. ISSN of this journal is/are 19312466, 19312458.

Impact Score: 7.59 h-Index: 47 SJR: 2.288 Overall Ranking: 1119



10. Communication Research


Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Communication Research is 1129. ISSN of this journal is/are 00936502, 15523810.

Impact Score: 6.56 h-Index: 131 SJR: 2.279 Overall Ranking: 1129


11. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication


Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication is 1183. ISSN of this journal is/are 10836101.

Impact Score: 6.40 h-Index: 144 SJR: 2.216 Overall Ranking: 1183


12. Big Data and Society


Big Data and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Big Data and Society is 1193. ISSN of this journal is/are 20539517.

Impact Score: 6.23 h-Index: 78 SJR: 2.207 Overall Ranking: 1193


13. Political Communication


Political Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Political Communication is 1231. ISSN of this journal is/are 10584609, 10917675.

Impact Score: 7.03 h-Index: 114 SJR: 2.173 Overall Ranking: 1231



14. Social Media and Society


Social Media and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Social Media and Society is 1235. ISSN of this journal is/are 20563051.

Impact Score: 6.27 h-Index: 82 SJR: 2.169 Overall Ranking: 1235


15. Mobile Media and Communication


Mobile Media and Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Media Technology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Mobile Media and Communication is 1239. ISSN of this journal is/are 20501579, 20501587.

Impact Score: 5.08 h-Index: 45 SJR: 2.165 Overall Ranking: 1239


16. Telematics and Informatics


Telematics and Informatics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Law (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Telematics and Informatics is 1279. ISSN of this journal is/are 7365853.

Impact Score: 10.34 h-Index: 120 SJR: 2.131 Overall Ranking: 1279


17. Internet Research


Internet Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Internet Research is 1304. ISSN of this journal is/are 10662243.

Impact Score: 9.16 h-Index: 118 SJR: 2.11 Overall Ranking: 1304


18. Information Communication and Society


Information Communication and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Information Communication and Society is 1401. ISSN of this journal is/are 1369118X.

Impact Score: 6.39 h-Index: 125 SJR: 2.026 Overall Ranking: 1401


19. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations


Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is 1450. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617188, 13684302.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.99 Overall Ranking: 1450


20. Journalism


Journalism is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journalism is 1578. ISSN of this journal is/are 14648849, 17413001.

Impact Score: 5.15 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.903 Overall Ranking: 1578


21. Journal of Interactive Advertising


Journal of Interactive Advertising is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Interactive Advertising is 1603. ISSN of this journal is/are 15252019.

Impact Score: 8.37 h-Index: 25 SJR: 1.885 Overall Ranking: 1603


22. Journalism Studies


Journalism Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journalism Studies is 1701. ISSN of this journal is/are 1461670X, 14699699.

Impact Score: 3.83 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.827 Overall Ranking: 1701


23. Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics


Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics is 1705. ISSN of this journal is/are 2307387X.

Impact Score: 15.05 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.824 Overall Ranking: 1705


24. Applied Linguistics


Applied Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Applied Linguistics is 1791. ISSN of this journal is/are 01426001, 1477450X.

Impact Score: 4.61 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.763 Overall Ranking: 1791


25. Public Opinion Quarterly


Public Opinion Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); History (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Public Opinion Quarterly is 1863. ISSN of this journal is/are 0033362X, 15375331.

Impact Score: 2.79 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.721 Overall Ranking: 1863


26. Media, Culture and Society


Media, Culture and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Media, Culture and Society is 1873. ISSN of this journal is/are 01634437, 14603675.

Impact Score: 4.68 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.716 Overall Ranking: 1873


27. Research on Language and Social Interaction


Research on Language and Social Interaction is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Research on Language and Social Interaction is 1945. ISSN of this journal is/are 08351813, 15327973.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.686 Overall Ranking: 1945


28. Technology, Mind, and Behavior


Technology, Mind, and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Technology, Mind, and Behavior is 1965. ISSN of this journal is/are 26890208.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 18 SJR: 1.679 Overall Ranking: 1965


29. Review of Communication Research


Review of Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Review of Communication Research. The overall rank of Review of Communication Research is 2073. ISSN of this journal is/are 22554165.

Impact Score: 3.17 h-Index: 13 SJR: 1.63 Overall Ranking: 2073


30. Human Communication Research


Human Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Human Communication Research is 2131. ISSN of this journal is/are 03603989, 14682958.

Impact Score: 4.83 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.602 Overall Ranking: 2131


31. Media Psychology


Media Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Media Psychology is 2147. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532785X, 15213269.

Impact Score: 4.62 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.594 Overall Ranking: 2147


32. Vehicular Communications


Vehicular Communications is a journal covering the categories related to Automotive Engineering (Q1); Communication (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Vehicular Communications is 2224. ISSN of this journal is/are 22142096, 2214210X.

Impact Score: 8.84 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.562 Overall Ranking: 2224


33. Digital Communications and Networks


Digital Communications and Networks is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Digital Communications and Networks is 2565. ISSN of this journal is/are 23528648, 24685925.

Impact Score: 9.25 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.44 Overall Ranking: 2565


34. Mass Communication and Society


Mass Communication and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Mass Communication and Society is 2615. ISSN of this journal is/are 15205436.

Impact Score: 4.16 h-Index: 61 SJR: 1.424 Overall Ranking: 2615


35. Health Communication


Health Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Health Communication is 2628. ISSN of this journal is/are 10410236, 15327027.

Impact Score: 4.60 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.419 Overall Ranking: 2628


36. Communication and Sport


Communication and Sport is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Communication and Sport is 2633. ISSN of this journal is/are 21674809, 21674795.

Impact Score: 4.99 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.418 Overall Ranking: 2633


37. Journalism Practice


Journalism Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journalism Practice is 2740. ISSN of this journal is/are 17512786, 17512794.

Impact Score: 3.88 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.388 Overall Ranking: 2740


38. Human-Machine Communication


Human-Machine Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Communication and Social Robotics Labs. The overall rank of Human-Machine Communication is 2766. ISSN of this journal is/are 2638602X, 26386038.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.381 Overall Ranking: 2766


39. Chinese Journal of Communication


Chinese Journal of Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Chinese Journal of Communication is 2852. ISSN of this journal is/are 17544769, 17544750.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.357 Overall Ranking: 2852


40. Public Relations Review


Public Relations Review is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Marketing (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Public Relations Review is 2881. ISSN of this journal is/are 3638111.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 111 SJR: 1.352 Overall Ranking: 2881


41. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking


Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is 2965. ISSN of this journal is/are 21522715, 21522723.

Impact Score: 3.80 h-Index: 190 SJR: 1.33 Overall Ranking: 2965


42. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly


Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly is 2968. ISSN of this journal is/are 2161430X, 10776990.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.33 Overall Ranking: 2968


43. Metaphor and Symbol


Metaphor and Symbol is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Psychology Press Ltd. The overall rank of Metaphor and Symbol is 3074. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327868, 10926488.

Impact Score: 4.09 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.303 Overall Ranking: 3074


44. European Journal of Communication


European Journal of Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Communication is 3096. ISSN of this journal is/are 02673231, 14603705.

Impact Score: 4.25 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.297 Overall Ranking: 3096


45. Internet Policy Review


Internet Policy Review is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. The overall rank of Internet Policy Review is 3243. ISSN of this journal is/are 21976775.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.263 Overall Ranking: 3243


46. Convergence


Convergence is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Convergence is 3254. ISSN of this journal is/are 17487382, 13548565.

Impact Score: 3.67 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.259 Overall Ranking: 3254


47. Learning Environments Research


Learning Environments Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Learning Environments Research is 3446. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731855, 13871579.

Impact Score: 4.98 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.222 Overall Ranking: 3446


48. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships


Journal of Social and Personal Relationships is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Social and Personal Relationships is 3603. ISSN of this journal is/are 2654075.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 108 SJR: 1.19 Overall Ranking: 3603


49. Management Communication Quarterly


Management Communication Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Management Communication Quarterly is 3634. ISSN of this journal is/are 8933189.

Impact Score: 4.02 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.185 Overall Ranking: 3634


50. Technical Communication Quarterly


Technical Communication Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Technical Communication Quarterly is 3669. ISSN of this journal is/are 15427625, 10572252.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.178 Overall Ranking: 3669


51. Poetics


Poetics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Poetics is 3678. ISSN of this journal is/are 0304422X.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.176 Overall Ranking: 3678


52. Discourse and Society


Discourse and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse and Society is 3690. ISSN of this journal is/are 14603624, 09579265.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.174 Overall Ranking: 3690


53. Discourse, Context and Media


Discourse, Context and Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Discourse, Context and Media is 3705. ISSN of this journal is/are 22116958.

Impact Score: 3.89 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.171 Overall Ranking: 3705


54. Publications


Publications is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Media Technology (Q1). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Publications is 3749. ISSN of this journal is/are 23046775.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.165 Overall Ranking: 3749


55. Feminist Media Studies


Feminist Media Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Feminist Media Studies is 3808. ISSN of this journal is/are 14680777.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 65 SJR: 1.153 Overall Ranking: 3808


56. Public Understanding of Science


Public Understanding of Science is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Public Understanding of Science is 3864. ISSN of this journal is/are 09636625, 13616609.

Impact Score: 3.78 h-Index: 100 SJR: 1.144 Overall Ranking: 3864


57. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator


Journalism and Mass Communication Educator is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journalism and Mass Communication Educator is 3949. ISSN of this journal is/are 21614326, 10776958.

Impact Score: 7.04 h-Index: 29 SJR: 1.13 Overall Ranking: 3949


58. Technology, Pedagogy and Education


Technology, Pedagogy and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Education (Q1); Information Systems (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Technology, Pedagogy and Education is 3961. ISSN of this journal is/are 17475139, 1475939X.

Impact Score: 3.91 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.128 Overall Ranking: 3961


59. Global Media and China


Global Media and China is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Global Media and China is 3991. ISSN of this journal is/are 20594372.

Impact Score: 3.58 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.122 Overall Ranking: 3991


60. Journal of Business and Technical Communication


Journal of Business and Technical Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Business and Technical Communication is 4477. ISSN of this journal is/are 15524574, 10506519.

Impact Score: 2.48 h-Index: 48 SJR: 1.047 Overall Ranking: 4477


61. Communication Monographs


Communication Monographs is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Communication Monographs is 4692. ISSN of this journal is/are 03637751, 14795787.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.017 Overall Ranking: 4692


62. Journal of Politeness Research


Journal of Politeness Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by De Gruyter Mouton. The overall rank of Journal of Politeness Research is 4906. ISSN of this journal is/are 16125681, 16134877.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.99 Overall Ranking: 4906


63. Comunicar


Comunicar is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Grupo Comunicar Ediciones. The overall rank of Comunicar is 4940. ISSN of this journal is/are 19883293, 11343478.

Impact Score: 6.78 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.986 Overall Ranking: 4940


64. Journal of Health Communication


Journal of Health Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Health Communication is 5033. ISSN of this journal is/are 10810730, 10870415.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 113 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 5033


65. Cultural Trends


Cultural Trends is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Cultural Trends is 5111. ISSN of this journal is/are 14693690, 09548963.

Impact Score: 2.69 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.967 Overall Ranking: 5111


66. Media and Communication


Media and Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Cogitatio Press. The overall rank of Media and Communication is 5203. ISSN of this journal is/are 21832439.

Impact Score: 3.26 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.957 Overall Ranking: 5203


67. Symbolic Interaction


Symbolic Interaction is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Education (Q1); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Symbolic Interaction is 5250. ISSN of this journal is/are 15338665, 01956086.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.952 Overall Ranking: 5250


68. Online Social Networks and Media


Online Social Networks and Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Online Social Networks and Media is 5437. ISSN of this journal is/are 24686964.

Impact Score: 4.48 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.931 Overall Ranking: 5437


69. Translation, Cognition and Behavior


Translation, Cognition and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Translation, Cognition and Behavior is 5739. ISSN of this journal is/are 25425285, 25425277.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.896 Overall Ranking: 5739


70. Games and Culture


Games and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Games and Culture is 5812. ISSN of this journal is/are 15554139, 15554120.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.888 Overall Ranking: 5812


71. Discourse and Communication


Discourse and Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse and Communication is 5828. ISSN of this journal is/are 17504813, 17504821.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.886 Overall Ranking: 5828


72. Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation and Localization


Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation and Localization is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Software (Q2). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation and Localization is 5848. ISSN of this journal is/are 29496861, 29496845.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.884 Overall Ranking: 5848


73. Journal of Children and Media


Journal of Children and Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Children and Media is 5852. ISSN of this journal is/are 17482801, 17482798.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.884 Overall Ranking: 5852


74. Discourse Studies


Discourse Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse Studies is 5857. ISSN of this journal is/are 14614456, 14617080.

Impact Score: 1.87 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.883 Overall Ranking: 5857


75. Discourse Processes


Discourse Processes is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Discourse Processes is 5902. ISSN of this journal is/are 0163853X, 15326950.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5902


76. International Journal of Conflict Management


International Journal of Conflict Management is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Conflict Management is 5931. ISSN of this journal is/are 10444068.

Impact Score: 3.80 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.876 Overall Ranking: 5931


77. Cyberpsychology


Cyberpsychology is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Masaryk University. The overall rank of Cyberpsychology is 6023. ISSN of this journal is/are 18027962.

Impact Score: 2.57 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.868 Overall Ranking: 6023


78. Nordicom Review


Nordicom Review is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Nordicom Review is 6029. ISSN of this journal is/are 14031108, 20015119.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.868 Overall Ranking: 6029


79. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media


Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media is 6052. ISSN of this journal is/are 08838151, 15506878.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 90 SJR: 0.865 Overall Ranking: 6052


80. Media International Australia


Media International Australia is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Media International Australia is 6128. ISSN of this journal is/are 1329878X, 2200467X.

Impact Score: 2.99 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.858 Overall Ranking: 6128


81. Journal of Media Psychology


Journal of Media Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Hogrefe Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Media Psychology is 6224. ISSN of this journal is/are 18641105, 21512388.

Impact Score: 2.22 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.849 Overall Ranking: 6224


82. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication


Journal of Technical Writing and Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Technical Writing and Communication is 6411. ISSN of this journal is/are 15413780, 00472816.

Impact Score: 1.66 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.832 Overall Ranking: 6411


83. Journal of Advertising Research


Journal of Advertising Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Marketing (Q2). It is published by The Advertising Research Foundation. The overall rank of Journal of Advertising Research is 6489. ISSN of this journal is/are 00218499, 17401909.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.825 Overall Ranking: 6489


84. IEEE Networking Letters


IEEE Networking Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Hardware and Architecture (Q2); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Networking Letters is 6541. ISSN of this journal is/are 25763156.

Impact Score: 3.87 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.821 Overall Ranking: 6541


85. Target


Target is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Target is 6607. ISSN of this journal is/are 9241884.

Impact Score: 1.38 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.815 Overall Ranking: 6607


86. Technical Communication


Technical Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Society for Technical Communication. The overall rank of Technical Communication is 6689. ISSN of this journal is/are 493155.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.809 Overall Ranking: 6689


87. Psychology of Popular Media


Psychology of Popular Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Popular Media is 7101. ISSN of this journal is/are 26896575, 26896567.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.773 Overall Ranking: 7101


88. Learned Publishing


Learned Publishing is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Learned Publishing is 7192. ISSN of this journal is/are 09531513, 17414857.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.765 Overall Ranking: 7192


89. Translation Spaces(Netherland)


Translation Spaces(Netherland) is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Translation Spaces(Netherland) is 7212. ISSN of this journal is/are 22113711, 2211372X.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.764 Overall Ranking: 7212


90. Crime, Media, Culture


Crime, Media, Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Law (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Crime, Media, Culture is 7337. ISSN of this journal is/are 17416590, 17416604.

Impact Score: 2.36 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.754 Overall Ranking: 7337


91. Informatics in Education


Informatics in Education is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Education (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q2). It is published by Vilnius University Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies. The overall rank of Informatics in Education is 7381. ISSN of this journal is/are 16485831.

Impact Score: 4.43 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.751 Overall Ranking: 7381


92. Intercultural Pragmatics


Intercultural Pragmatics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by De Gruyter Mouton. The overall rank of Intercultural Pragmatics is 7382. ISSN of this journal is/are 1613365X, 1612295X.

Impact Score: 1.82 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.751 Overall Ranking: 7382


93. Critical Studies in Television


Critical Studies in Television is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Critical Studies in Television is 7452. ISSN of this journal is/are 17496039, 17496020.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.746 Overall Ranking: 7452


94. Profesional de la Informacion


Profesional de la Informacion is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by El Profesional de la Informacion. The overall rank of Profesional de la Informacion is 7846. ISSN of this journal is/are 16992407, 13866710.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.719 Overall Ranking: 7846


95. African Journalism Studies


African Journalism Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of African Journalism Studies is 7994. ISSN of this journal is/are 23743689, 23743670.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.707 Overall Ranking: 7994


96. Journal of Language Aggression and Conflict


Journal of Language Aggression and Conflict is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q2). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Journal of Language Aggression and Conflict is 8024. ISSN of this journal is/are 22131272.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 8024


97. Journal of Professional Capital and Community


Journal of Professional Capital and Community is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Education (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Professional Capital and Community is 8048. ISSN of this journal is/are 20569548, 20569556.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.704 Overall Ranking: 8048


98. Revista Latina de Comunicacion Social


Revista Latina de Comunicacion Social is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by HISIN (History of Information Systems). The overall rank of Revista Latina de Comunicacion Social is 8077. ISSN of this journal is/are 11385820.

Impact Score: 4.11 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.702 Overall Ranking: 8077


99. Journal of Applied Communication Research


Journal of Applied Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Communication Research is 8161. ISSN of this journal is/are 14795752, 00909882.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.696 Overall Ranking: 8161


100. Media, War and Conflict


Media, War and Conflict is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Media, War and Conflict is 8247. ISSN of this journal is/are 17506352, 17506360.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.69 Overall Ranking: 8247








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Communication or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Communication


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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