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Communication Studies

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

1.95

h-Index

2022-2023

 49

Rank

2022-2023

 9145

SJR

2022-2023

 0.566

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 Communication Studies
Abbreviation Commun. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Communication (Q1)
h-index 49
Overall Rank/Ranking 9145
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.566
Impact Score 1.95
Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17451035, 10510974
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1989-2022




About Communication Studies


Communication Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Communication (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Communication Studies is 9145. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.566. 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 49. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Communication Studies journal is 17451035, 10510974. 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. Communication Studies is cited by a total of 316 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Communication Studies Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Communication Studies is 1.95, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Communication Studies IF is decreased by a factor of 0.06 and approximate percentage change is -2.99% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Communication Studies Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Communication Studies is 1.95. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Communication Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.95
2021 2.01
2020 1.18
2019 1.09
2018 1.23
2017 1.13
2016 1.11
2015 0.90
2014 0.88

Communication Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Communication Studies has an h-index of 49. It means 49 articles of this journal have more than 49 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.




Communication Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Communication Studies is 17451035, 10510974. 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

Communication Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Communication Studies is 9145. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.566. 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 Communication Studies by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.566
2021 0.557
2020 0.540
2019 0.666
2018 0.565
2017 0.713
2016 0.587
2015 0.618
2014 0.532

Ranking of Communication Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 9145
2021 8957
2020 9361
2019 7333
2018 8506
2017 6630
2016 8012
2015 7670
2014 8528

Communication Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Communication Studies is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1989-2022. 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 Communication Studies is Commun. Stud.. This abbreviation ('Commun. Stud.') 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 Communication Studies


If your research field is/are related to Communication (Q1), 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 Communication Studies?

Communication Studies latest impact IF is 1.95. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.01 (2021) and 0.88 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.28 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Communication Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.566, 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 0.713 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.532 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Communication Studies over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.28.


What's the latest h-index of the Communication Studies?

The latest h-index of the Communication Studies is 49.


Who's the publisher of the Communication Studies?

The Communication Studies is published by the Taylor and Francis Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Communication Studies?

The Communication Studies is currently ranked 9145 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 6630 in 2017 and its lowest position of 9361 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Communication Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Communication Studies is Commun. Stud..


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

Communication Studies is classified as a journal that the Taylor and Francis Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Communication Studies?

The Communication Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Communication

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


What's the ISSN of the Communication Studies?

The Communication Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17451035, 10510974.


What's the best quartile of the Communication Studies?

The best quartile for the Communication Studies is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Communication Studies?

The Communication Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1989-2022.


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 Communication Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.95
2021 2.01
2020 1.18
2019 1.09
2018 1.23
2017 1.13
2016 1.11
2015 0.90
2014 0.88



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