The Institute of Scientific Information Journal Citations Report for 2005 ranks Political Communication 9th out of 84 journals in Political Science (social science) and 4th out of 42 journals in Communication (social science), with an Impact Factor of 1.261.

Political Communication is an interdisciplinary, international journal, published quarterly, that features cutting-edge research at the intersection of politics and communication, broadly conceived. Its expansive subject is the site of rapid changes and pressing policy concerns worldwide. The journal welcomes all research methods and analytical viewpoints that advance understanding of the practices, processes, and policy implications of political communication in all its forms. Regular symposium issues explore key issues in depth.

Peer Review Policy:

All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by two anonymous referees.

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