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Communications

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

1.12

h-Index

2022-2023

 42

Rank

2022-2023

 13090

SJR

2022-2023

 0.374

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 Communications
Abbreviation Communications
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Communication (Q2)
h-index 42
Overall Rank/Ranking 13090
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.374
Impact Score 1.12
Publisher Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Country Germany
ISSN 03412059, 16134087
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1975-1988, 1990-2022




Aim and 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.


About Communications


Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Communication (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Communications is 13090. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.374. 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 42. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Communications journal is 03412059, 16134087. 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. Communications is cited by a total of 112 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Communications Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Communications is 1.12, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Communications IF is increased by a factor of 0.42 and approximate percentage change is 60% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising 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

Communications Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Communications is 1.12. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.12
2021 0.70
2020 1.68
2019 1.43
2018 0.70
2017 1.13
2016 1.52
2015 0.93
2014 0.76

Communications h-index


  Table Setting

Communications has an h-index of 42. It means 42 articles of this journal have more than 42 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.




Communications ISSN


The ISSN of Communications is 03412059, 16134087. 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

Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Communications is 13090. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.374. 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 Communications by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.374
2021 0.497
2020 0.680
2019 0.560
2018 0.460
2017 0.703
2016 0.607
2015 0.509
2014 0.549

Ranking of Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 13090
2021 10066
2020 7344
2019 8852
2018 10184
2017 6720
2016 7760
2015 9072
2014 8302

Communications Publisher


Table Setting

Communications is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. It's publishing house is located in Germany. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1975-1988, 1990-2022. 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 Communications is Communications. This abbreviation ('Communications') 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 Communications


If your research field is/are related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Communication (Q2), 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 Communications?

Communications latest impact IF is 1.12. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.68 (2020) and 0.70 (2021), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.11 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.374, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.703 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.374 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Communications over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.11.


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

The latest h-index of the Communications is 42.


Who's the publisher of the Communications?

The Communications is published by the Walter de Gruyter GmbH, with its country of publication being the Germany.


What's the current ranking of the Communications?

The Communications is currently ranked 13090 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6720 in 2017 and its lowest position of 13090 in 2022.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Communications is Communications.


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

Communications is classified as a journal that the Walter de Gruyter GmbH publishes.


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

The Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Communication

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


What's the ISSN of the Communications?

The Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 03412059, 16134087.


What's the best quartile of the Communications?

The best quartile for the Communications is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Communications?

The Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1975-1988, 1990-2022.


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 Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.12
2021 0.70
2020 1.68
2019 1.43
2018 0.70
2017 1.13
2016 1.52
2015 0.93
2014 0.76



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