A peer-reviewed research journal
Founding Editor: Prof. Jens Allwood
The Journal of Intercultural Communication (JICC) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by ICR Publications Ltd, UK . The journal encourages submissions from diverse cultural and intercultural and communication perspectives, welcoming original research, theoretical and experimental studies, systematic reviews, conceptual essays, and case studies […] Read more
9 July 2026
The Journal of Intercultural Communication (JICC) has been made aware of fraudulent emails being sent to individuals connected with the journal, including editorial board members, requesting assistance with payments, wire transfers, or reimbursements.
15 February 2026
We are pleased to announce the launch of our enhanced Reviewer Certificate system.
Reviewers can now download official certificates for:
All previously completed reviews
All future reviews will be made immediately upon completion
This initiative formally recognizes the essential scholarly service provided by our reviewers and strengthens professional acknowledgment of peer review contributions.
7 October 2025
Dear Researchers,We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Intercultural Communication (JICC) has been officially selected for inclusion in Educational Research Abstracts Online (ERA), a prestigious database curated by Taylor & Francis.
19 April 2025
Call for Papers – Special Issue: Intercultural Communication and Professional Practice
Submit Now: https://immi.se/index.php/intercultural/catalog/category/InterculCom-ProfessionalPractice
We are excited to invite submissions for our upcoming Special Issue titled “Intercultural Communication and Professional Practice,” inspired by insights from the 30th Nordic Intercultural Communication (NIC) Conference.
Vol. 26 No. 3 (2026)
Abstract: The prevalence of power distance in Confucian heritage contexts has been well documented, yet the impact of this cultural value on rhetoric has not been extensively explored. To address the gap in our current understanding of cultural influences on rhetoric, language to assert authority or make a proposition (modals and epistemic stances) and pronouns to express an author’s relationship with their reader (pronoun deixis) were tallied and... [...] Read more
Abstract: This study, adopting a mixed-methods approach, explores how novice Spanish-speaking CFL learners navigate and perceive their intercultural competence (IC) development during a virtual exchange (VE) with native Chinese speakers, particularly in the context of the growing internationalization of higher education, which has seen a limited amount of research on Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL). Combining quantitative pre- and post-intervention... [...] Read more
Abstract: Since little research has been conducted on the issues in intercultural communication (IC) in tourism with multimodality, this study examined the intercultural communicative competence (ICC) of Chinese tourists and Thai citizens pertaining to tourism in Thailand. A total of 40 participants, comprising 20 Chinese tourists and 20 Thai citizens, participated in this research. Data collection was conducted through group discussions and a... [...] Read more
Abstract: The case study investigates how diversity management can be strategically embedded within international higher education initiatives advancing students’ capacity to develop innovative that promote solutions social responsibility. Adopting the Higher Education Awareness of Diversity (HEAD Wheel) framework, it analyses a transnational Erasmus+ summer school programme carried out within the Erasmus+ KA2 project Critical Incidents in... [...] Read more
Abstract: This research delves into the cultural interplay and exchange between China and Japan, viewed through the prism of the shakuhachi, a Japanese end-blown bamboo flute. Recently, China has witnessed a significant increase in the number of shakuhachi players, educators, and instrument makers, establishing it as the largest market for this musical instrument outside Japan. Underlying the shakuhachi’s emerging popularity in China is a shared... [...] Read more
Abstract: The Arabic-speaking gaming market has grown substantially, yet no review has mapped the scholarly literature on Arabic video game localization. This scoping review, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, covered literature published between 2010 and the pre-specified eligibility cut-off of 31 December 2025. Database searches (Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ProQuest, and the John Benjamins e-Platform) were conducted between January and... [...] Read more
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