Observatorio (OBS*) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access and free of charge academic journal committed to the highest standards of scholarly publishing. It welcomes contributions from both established and emerging researchers worldwide. As an interdisciplinary journal, Observatorio (OBS*) encourages submissions across a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Communication Studies, while also fostering dialogue with related areas in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The journal is particularly interested in original research from both academic and professional contexts, privileging communication, media and journalism as central objects of study.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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CommunicationQ3
Computer Networks and CommunicationsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Computer Networks and CommunicationsCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Media and PoliticsMedia and Digital CommunicationCommunication and COVID-19 ImpactMedia Studies and CommunicationRadio, Podcasts, and Digital MediaCultural, Media, and Literary StudiesMedia, Journalism, and Communication HistoryImpact of Technology on AdolescentsMedia and Communication StudiesAdvertising and Communication Studies