SMC aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high-quality research findings, specialist knowledge, and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. The focuses and scopes of the journal include: Applied Communication Communication Education Communication Theory Digital Communication Electronic Media Environmental Communication Health Communication International and Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication Language and Social Interaction Legal Communication Mass Communication and Media Literacy Mass Media Organizational Communication Political Communication Public Relations Semiotics Small Group Communication Speech Communication Theatre and Drama Visual Communication
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
CommunicationQ3
Political Science and International RelationsQ3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Political Science and International RelationsCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Media and PoliticsMedia Studies and CommunicationImpact of Technology on AdolescentsDigital Marketing and Social MediaMisinformation and Its ImpactsPublic Relations and Crisis CommunicationAsian Culture and Media StudiesMedia Influence and HealthDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesOrganizational and Employee Performance