Journal profile · COMMUNICATION
Media and Communication
ISSN 2183-2439 · Cogitatio · Portugal
Media and Communication: CAS Zone 2 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 2.98; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 18 weeks (community reports); 151 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Media and Communication is published by Cogitatio and is in Zone 2 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Social Media and Politics, Media Studies and Communication and Misinformation and Its Impacts, together about 48.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Communication and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Media and Communication is an international open access journal dedicated to a wide variety of basic and applied research in communication and its related fields. It aims at providing a research forum on the social and cultural relevance of media and communication processes.Media and Communication is concerned with the social development and contemporary transformation of media and communication and critically reflects on their interdependence with global, individual, media, digital, economic and visual processes of change and innovation. Contributions ponder the social, ethical, and cultural conditions, meanings and consequences of media, the public sphere and organizational as well as interpersonal communication and their complex interrelationships. The journal focuses on the application and advancement of qualitative and quantitative methods of media and communication research, but also encourages scholars to submit manuscripts that introduce innovative and alternative theoretical perspectives.Media and Communication presents up-to-date international research results stressing, but not being restricted to, topics of media and professionalism in public communication, mass media and politics, participatory communication processes, systems and cultures. It is open to proposals for special issues, commentaries, book reviews and extended review essays.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): COMMUNICATION
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 11, Germany 11, Netherlands 11, United Arab Emirates 4, United Kingdom 3 (63 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Social Media and PoliticsSocial Sciences22.3%
- Media Studies and CommunicationSocial Sciences16.2%
- Misinformation and Its ImpactsSocial Sciences10%
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying DetectionComputer Science4.7%
- Gender, Feminism, and MediaSocial Sciences4.7%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences4%
- Public Relations and Crisis CommunicationSocial Sciences3.7%
- Media Influence and HealthArts and Humanities3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Communication | Zone 3 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Communication | Zone 3 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Communication | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 2.98LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.09LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.47LetPub ·
- h-index
- 67OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 539OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 147LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 1,853Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,376 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 115 | 115 | 69 |
| 2025 | 151 | 151 | 552 |
| 2024 | 151 | 151 | 920 |
| 2023 | 179 | 179 | 2,059 |
| 2022 | 143 | 143 | 2,106 |
| 2021 | 126 | 126 | 2,477 |
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 18 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 1,350 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 1,050 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 1,050 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 1,350 / EUR 1,450 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- articleArticle: a paper containing original research results that has not been published elsewhere.Length not stated
- book reviewa book based on its content and merit. Book reviews should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the estab…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- commentaryes should be submitted as Commentaries. Commentaries should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the esta…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- editorialt into the topic of the thematic issue. Editorials should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the establ…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewtate of research on a particular topic. Reviews should not exceed the maximum length of 8,500 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the establismain text ≤ 8,500 words
- short noteShort Note: a short description of important current research findings, which is more focused and concise than a research article.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Large Language Models (LLMs) in Your Manuscript
Transparency in Using LLMs Cogitatio Press recognizes the potential of LLMs like ChatGPT to assist authors in writing their manuscripts. However, to ensure responsible use and maintain the integrity of our publications, any use of LLMs during the research or writing process must be clearly disclosed. Disclosure Options Methods Section: Briefly describe the specific LLM used and how it contributed …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and Copyright
Cogitatio Press upholds that authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their work and remain liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors should be mindful of how the AI-assisted tool they choose to use handles intellectual property and user data rights, if the company responsible for the AI tool allows them to opt out of data retention and AI training, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure Options
Methods Section: Briefly describe the specific LLM used and how it contributed to your work (e.g., for grammar and style improvement, literature review assistance, or brainstorming initial ideas for the structure). Acknowledgments Section: Acknowledge the specific LLM tool used and its contribution (if applicable).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Cogitatio Press is committed to enforcing the most stringent publication ethics, and all parties involved in the publishing process of the journal (authors, editors, reviewers and publisher) are expected to agree to the highest standards of ethical behavior. Publisher’s Responsibilities The publisher is committed to the highest ethical and transparent publishing principles, and guarantees full int…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Authorship and Copyright
Cogitatio Press upholds that authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their work and remain liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors should be mindful of how the AI-assisted tool they choose to use handles intellectual property and user data rights, if the company responsible for the AI tool allows them to opt out of data retention and AI training, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All of our journals are open access, that is, they can be accessed free of charge by any reader, anywhere in the world, regardless of affiliation. This means that not only researchers backed by well-funded institutions, but…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-Review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
Manuscripts will undergo a very stringent double-blind peer-review process, where both the identities of authors and reviewers remain undisclosed in order to guarantee the highest quality of the journal. All manuscripts (except for Editorials, Commentaries and Book Reviews) will be sent out for review and at least two review reports per manuscript will be collected. All reviewers will be carefully…
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
- Cogitatio
- Country or region
- Portugal
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2183-2439
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Media and Communication
What CAS zone is Media and Communication in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Media and Communication is in Zone 2 of Literature, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Communication; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Media and Communication?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.98; CiteScore 6, h-index 67.
How long does peer review take at Media and Communication?
Authors report an average review time of about 18 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Media and Communication based?
Of the 63 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Germany (11) and Netherlands (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Media and Communication?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Media and Communication is indexed in SSCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Media and Communication open access, and what is the APC?
Media and Communication is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .