Academic Journal
Q1Communication Theory
About Communication Theory
Communication Theory is a scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 2.794 and H-index of 108.
Coverage: 1991-2026. Research categories: Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Media Studies and Communication; Social Media and Politics; Rhetoric and Communication Studies; Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies; Discourse Analysis in Language Studies; Public Relations and Crisis Communication.
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4,235.00 USD
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