Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication

The Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (J COMPUT-MEDIAT COMM, ISSN: 1083-6101) is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of communication mediated by digital technologies. Its scope encompasses the social, psychological, organizational, and political implications of computer-mediated communication, including the internet, social media, mobile technologies, virtual environments, and artificial intelligence-driven communication systems. The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical contributions, and critical reviews that advance understanding of how digital media shape human interaction, community formation, identity, and culture across diverse contexts. It particularly welcomes work employing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches that demonstrate methodological rigor and theoretical depth. The primary target audience includes scholars and researchers in communication studies, information science, sociology, political science, psychology, and human-computer interaction, as well as practitioners and policymakers concerned with digital communication trends. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Communication Association, the journal is a fully open access publication, ensuring broad and immediate accessibility to its content. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 7.4000 and a JCR Quartile ranking of Q1, the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication is widely recognized as a top-tier venue in the field of communication. Its consistently high citation metrics and rigorous editorial standards place it among the most influential journals for research on the intersection of technology and human communication, making it a premier outlet for scholars seeking to disseminate impactful work to a global academic audience.