Journal profile
Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii
ISSN 2687-0126 · MGIMO University Press · Russian Federation
Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 29 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii is published by MGIMO University Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Linguistic research and analysis, Linguistics and Discourse Analysis and Discourse Analysis in Language Studies, together about 36.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Professional Discourse & Communication (PDC) aims at publishing high-quality peer-reviewed papers on professional communication. We view professional discourse broadly as the strategic use of language and semiotic resources to organize, execute, and optimize activities in different professional spheres, including business, politics, diplomacy, law, academia, and media. PDC seeks to bridge the gap between linguistic theory and professional practice. We are particularly interested in research exploring: professional discourse, or specialized language, communication practices, interaction patterns, speech strategies and tactics typical of specific occupational fields and workplaces;Institutional communication which encompasses the strategic communication processes, messages, and verbal interactions undertaken within, between, and on behalf of institutions by individuals acting in specific institutional roles (e.g., manager, spokesperson, representative, official) rather than solely as private persons;Digital and multimodal communication, analyzing the impact of digital technologies and online platforms on contemporary professional discourse, collaboration, identity construction, communication norms, and the confluence of verbal text, image, and sound in professional media;Cognitive & neurolinguistic aspects, analyzing the cognitive mechanisms, processing strategies, and physiological underpinnings of professional communication, including experimental studies using eye-tracking or other objective metrics;Professional language development & use, exploring discourse in professional training contexts, including the teaching and acquisition of Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), and the development of communicative competence for specialized fields. Submissions should be grounded in robust theoretical frameworks. We welcome empirical, data-driven, and experimental studies, as well as qualitative discourse analysis. We encourage methodologies drawn from functional linguistics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, cognitive linguistics, semiotics, and multimodal analysis. We particularly value studies that offer cross-cultural and cross-linguistic perspectives, stimulating scientific dialogue between researchers from different global regions. PDC’s mission is to broaden the scope of professional discourse studies by integrating functional-linguistic, social, cultural, and cognitive perspectives. We publish original research papers, empirical studies, discussion notes an
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Dmitry S. KhramchenkoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Russia 7, Hong Kong, China 2, United States 2, Serbia 2, Mainland China 1 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Linguistic research and analysisArts and Humanities13.4%
- Linguistics and Discourse AnalysisArts and Humanities13%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities10.2%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities5.8%
- linguistics and terminology studiesArts and Humanities5.4%
- Cultural and political discourse analysisSocial Sciences5.4%
- Language and CultureSocial Sciences5.2%
- Foreign Language Teaching MethodsSocial Sciences5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Russian Index of Science Citation, Ulrich's Web, Google ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.55OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 243 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 41 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 68 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 56 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 62 |
| 2021 | 37 | 37 | 29 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 42 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 250–300 words
- Keywords
- 5–7
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- book reviewptions, endnotes; reports on events and book reviews should be within 1500-2000 words. For the submission, manuscripts should be structured and fmain text ≤ 2,000 words
- discussion notesProfessional Discourse & Communication publishes substantial research papers, empirical and experimental studies, discussion notes, and theoretical overviews.Length not stated
- empirical and experimental studiesProfessional Discourse & Communication publishes substantial research papers, empirical and experimental studies, discussion notes, and theoretical overviews.Length not stated
- original articlePolitical Narratives in the Presidential Discourse of Yamandú Orsi and Their Linguistic Representation I. V. Zaalishvili PDF (Rus) 11-39 Abstract Uruguay is cur…Length not stated
- research papersProfessional Discourse & Communication publishes substantial research papers, empirical and experimental studies, discussion notes, and theoretical overviews.Length not stated
- theoretical overviewsProfessional Discourse & Communication publishes substantial research papers, empirical and experimental studies, discussion notes, and theoretical overviews.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use AI-generated Content
Manuscripts screened for AI-generated content using Antiplagiat software Model summary
PDC’s Editorial Team uses “Antiplagiat” software to check all submitted manuscripts for AI-generated content. For more details, see the The Journal’s Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship policy
Maximum of three authors per submitted article Model summary
Professional Discourse & Communication limits the number of authors of a submitted article to three. This requirement is intended to ensure that authorship accurately reflects substantial and identifiable contributions to the research, analysis, and preparation of the manuscript. A limit of three authors is considered appropriate for the journal’s field of linguistics, professional discourse, comm…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in a reviewer’s own research without the express written consent of the author. Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborat…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Statements of ethical approval for studies involving human subjects
If a submitted research involves human subjects, and also if a manuscript includes case reports/case series, authors must meet three following requirements:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright; published under Creative Commons Attribution License Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are able to enter into separate, addition…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
"Professional Discourse & Communication" is an open access journal. All articles are made freely available to readers immediatly upon publication. Our open access policy is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition - it means that articles have free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Double-anonymous peer review by at least two reviewers Model summary
Submitted manuscripts will usually be peer reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers. The editors reserve the right to reject papers that do not meet the scope, subject areas or other basic requirements of the journal. The editors aim to provide contributors with a first decision on their papers within 6 weeks of submission. Editorial changes to accepted manuscripts may be done for the sake of …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Minimum originality score of 85% required; plagiarism and self-plagiarism (including translation of previously published work) prohibited Model summary
The authors are obliged to ensure that submitted papers do not contain plagiarized material copied from any other publications without proper references.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint and postprint Policy
Prior to acceptance and publication in “Professional Discourse & Communication", authors may make their submissions available as preprints on personal or public websites. As part of submission process, authors are required to confirm that the submission has not been previously published, nor has been submitted. After a manuscript has been published in “Professional Discourse & Communication” we su…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- MGIMO University Press
- Country or region
- Russian Federation
- Language
- English, Russian
- ISSN
- 2687-0126
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii
How long does peer review take at Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 250–300 words; Keywords: 5–7; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (7), Hong Kong, China (2) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii open access, and what is the APC?
Diskurs professional'noi kommunikatsii is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .