The Journal of Public Interest Communications is an open-access, interdisciplinary journal that publishes peer-reviewed research in the emerging field of public interest communications. JPIC does not require a fee for publication and is free for readers. We welcome submissions from all disciplines and utilizing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Although our primary focus is expanding the empirical and theoretical underpinnings of public interest communications, we also seek submissions with a strong applied element. Public interest communications is an academic discipline that seeks to help communicators working on social, political, and environmental issues impacting society. It draws from multiple disciplines such as public relations, political science, sociology, social psychology, and marketing--among others--to conduct research that contributes to the best practices for those seeking to create positive change. It embraces all social science research methods including quantitative, qualitative, historical, critical, and legal.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2573-4342
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida, PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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.
Cultural StudiesQ2
Gender StudiesQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Health (social science)Q4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Gender StudiesSociology and Political ScienceCultural StudiesHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Public Relations and Crisis CommunicationMedia Studies and CommunicationSocial Media and PoliticsNonprofit Sector and VolunteeringGender, Feminism, and MediaMedia Influence and HealthCorporate Social Responsibility ReportingRhetoric and Communication StudiesPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesManagement and Organizational Studies