Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture
University of Westminster Press · United Kingdom · Est. 2004
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Aims & Scope
Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture (WPCC) engages international scholars in a critical debate about the relationship between communication, culture and society in the 21st century. The interdisciplinary nature of the field of Media and Cultural Studies is reflected in the diverse methods, contexts and themes of the papers published. Areas of interest include – but are not limited to – the history and political economy of the media, popular culture, media users and producers, political communication and developments arising from digital technologies in the context of an increasingly globalized and networked world. Contributions from both established scholars and those at the beginning of their academic career are equally welcome.
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture
Is Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture?
Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.
Is Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture?
Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture (WPCC) engages international scholars in a critical debate about the relationship between communication, culture and society in the 21st century. The interdisciplinary nature of the field of Media and Cultural Studies is reflected in the diverse methods, contexts and themes of the papers published. Areas of interest include – but are not limited to – the history and political economy of the media, popular culture, media users and producers, political communication and developments arising from digital technologies in the context of an increasingl
How much does it cost to publish in Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture?
Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.
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