Religion and Social Communication: 2024 Journal Statistics

The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC) has released the 2024 statistics for its peer-reviewed journal, Religion and Social Communication, underscoring the journal’s expanding reach and significance in academic discourse.

In 2024, the journal published 17 research articles, contributed by 21 authors representing 7 countries. The journal's rigorous peer-review process involved 24 reviewers from 8 countries, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high academic standards and a diverse global perspective. It must be noted that the first issue of Volume 22 focused on the Philippines context, and almost all of the contributions came from this country in terms of authors and peer reviewers. Additionally, 6 book reviews were featured, further enriching its content offering.

The journal’s two issues for 2024 saw impressive download numbers, indicating strong reader engagement. As of January 23, 2025, counting both full issue and individual article downloads, Volume 22, No. 1 (2024) has recorded 5,964 downloads (view here), while Volume 22, No. 2 (2024) has reached 4,404 downloads (view here).

The ARC’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on religion and communication continues to draw wide international participation, solidifying the journal’s status as a vital platform for scholarly exploration in this field.