Studies in Communication Sciences
HBZ Open Publishing Environment · Switzerland · Est. 1970
Aims & Scope
Studies in Communication Sciences (SComS) is a peer-reviewed, platinum open-access journal dedicated to advancing academic research and debate in communication and media research. Focused on building bridges between different research cultures, SComS welcomes high-quality original articles from various communication-related disciplines. The journal publishes research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and encourages contributions in English, German, French, and Italian. As SComS is based in Switzerland at the German, French, and Italian-speaking intersections of the world, the journal is particularly interested in showcasing developments in communication sciences in these language areas. However, SComS welcomes original and innovative research from any part of the world and any major area or subfield of communication science that makes a theoretical, methodological, and/or empirical contribution. SComS publishes full papers as well as short articles, e.g. position papers, event reports, and book reviews. Authors are invited to submit original papers that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions about Studies in Communication Sciences
Is Studies in Communication Sciences a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Studies in Communication Sciences: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 78/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Studies in Communication Sciences?
Studies in Communication Sciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.398.
Is Studies in Communication Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Studies in Communication Sciences is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Studies in Communication Sciences?
Studies in Communication Sciences (SComS) is a peer-reviewed, platinum open-access journal dedicated to advancing academic research and debate in communication and media research. Focused on building bridges between different research cultures, SComS welcomes high-quality original articles from various communication-related disciplines. The journal publishes research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and encourages contributions in English, German, French, and Italian. As SComS is based in Switzerland at the German, French, and Italian-speaking intersections of the world, the journal is par
How much does it cost to publish in Studies in Communication Sciences?
Studies in Communication Sciences is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.
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