Science Communication
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Science Communication is an international and highly ranked communication research journal that publishes manuscripts that are of the highest quality, in terms of theory and methods. We define science broadly to include social science, technology, environment, engineering, and health, as well as the physical and natural sciences. However, across all scientific contexts, communication must be at the center of the investigation. We also recognize the critical importance of science communication practice and expect all manuscripts to address the practical implications of their research, as well as theory.
We are not an open-access journal and thus we do not charge authors publication fees. However, work that is accepted for publication can pursue an open-access option. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-publishing-options-0
All manuscripts submitted to Science Communication are initially reviewed by the editor or an associate editor. This process can take up to two weeks. If the manuscript passes that initial review (is judged to be a good fit for the journal and is original and well-written), then the manuscript is entered into the blind peer-review process. At the start of the peer-review process, the editorial team seeks willing reviewers who are qualified to discern the merits of the work. At no time do the peer reviewers see the identity of the authors. Once we are able to locate two or three area experts to review a paper – and they agree to complete the review – our reviewers are given about four weeks to complete their reviews. Once the reviews are returned to the journal, the editorial team renders a final decision of reject, revise and resubmit, or accept within a week of receiving the reviews. We receive 1-2 new submissions a day. We publish about 30 research articles each year. This level of selectivity is typical of highly competitive journals.
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Science Communication is an international and highly ranked communication research journal that publishes manuscripts that are of the highest quality, in terms of theory and methods. We define science broadly to include social science, technology, environment, engineering, and health, as well as the physical and natural sciences. However, across all scientific contexts, communication must be at the center of the investigation. We also recognize the critical importance of science communication practice and expect all manuscripts to address the practical implications of their research, as well as theory.
We are not an open-access journal and thus we do not charge authors publication fees. However, work that is accepted for publication can pursue an open-access option. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-publishing-options-0
All manuscripts submitted to Science Communication are initially reviewed by the editor or an associate editor. This process can take up to two weeks. If the manuscript passes that initial review (is judged to be a good fit for the journal and is original and well-written), then the manuscript is entered into the blind peer-review process. At the start of the peer-review process, the editorial team seeks willing reviewers who are qualified to discern the merits of the work. At no time do the peer reviewers see the identity of the authors. Once we are able to locate two or three area experts to review a paper – and they agree to complete the review – our reviewers are given about four weeks to complete their reviews. Once the reviews are returned to the journal, the editorial team renders a final decision of reject, revise and resubmit, or accept within a week of receiving the reviews. We receive 1-2 new submissions a day. We publish about 30 research articles each year. This level of selectivity is typical of highly competitive journals.
Current Volume: 48 | Current Issue: 3 | ISSN: 10755470 | ESSN: 15528545 | Frequency: Bi Monthly | Submission Guidelines | Get Email Alerts
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Science Communication is an international and highly ranked communication research journal that publishes manuscripts that are of the highest quality, in terms of theory and methods. We define science broadly to include social science, technology, environment, engineering, and health, as well as the physical and natural sciences. However, across all scientific contexts, communication must be at the center of the investigation. We also recognize the critical importance of science communication practice and expect all manuscripts to address the practical implications of their research, as well as theory.
We are not an open-access journal and thus we do not charge authors publication fees. However, work that is accepted for publication can pursue an open-access option. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-publishing-options-0
All manuscripts submitted to Science Communication are initially reviewed by the editor or an associate editor. This process can take up to two weeks. If the manuscript passes that initial review (is judged to be a good fit for the journal and is original and well-written), then the manuscript is entered into the blind peer-review process. At the start of the peer-review process, the editorial team seeks willing reviewers who are qualified to discern the merits of the work. At no time do the peer reviewers see the identity of the authors. Once we are able to locate two or three area experts to review a paper – and they agree to complete the review – our reviewers are given about four weeks to complete their reviews. Once the reviews are returned to the journal, the editorial team renders a final decision of reject, revise and resubmit, or accept within a week of receiving the reviews. We receive 1-2 new submissions a day. We publish about 30 research articles each year. This level of selectivity is typical of highly competitive journals.