Communication Theory
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Aims and Scope
Communication Theory is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal publishing research articles, theoretical essays, and reviews on topics of broad theoretical interest from across the range of communication studies. It was established in 1991 and the current editor-in-chief is Thomas Hanitzsch (University of Munich). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 1.667, ranking it 13th out of 76 journals in the category "Communication". It is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International Communication Association. Less
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- PublisherOXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Start Year1990
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| Months | % Papers published |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 0% |
| 4-6 | 7% |
| 7-9 | 20% |
| >9 | 73% |
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FAQs
Since when has Communication Theory been publishing? 
The Communication Theory has been publishing since 1990 till date.
How frequently is the Communication Theory published?
Communication Theory is published Quarterly.
Who is the publisher of Communication Theory?
The publisher of Communication Theory is OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Communication Theory?
For the Communication Theory's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Communication Theory on editage?
For the Communication Theory metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.
What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Communication Theory?
The eISSN number is 1468-2885 and pISSN number is 1050-3293 for Communication Theory.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Fake news, Journalism, Computer-mediated communication, Political communication, Misinformation, Organizational communication.
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