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
2026 February 15
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.
2025 October 7
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.
2025 April 19
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.
2025 March 23
Dear Author,
It has come to our attention that fake acceptance letters claiming to be from the Journal of Intercultural Communication are circulating in PDF format. Please be advised that these documents are fraudulent and not issued by our editorial team.
Vol. 26 No. 1 (2026): Continuous
Abstract: This SLR was conducted in the field of digital communication in the specific context of intercultural communication. The main purpose of this SLR was to assess studies on psychological outcomes, anxiety, self-efficacy, and social media fatigue (SMF) among digital natives and digital immigrants who use social media and experience social media overload (SMO). Unlike meta-analyses, which statistically combine effect sizes, the present study was... [...] Read more
Abstract: Professionals in engineering and many other fields are often expected to work on global teams, setting the stage for frequent interpersonal interactions that span cultural boundaries. To further investigate the nature of such experiences, the findings presented in this paper are based on data collected via interviews and focus groups with 23 technical professionals who had varying levels of exposure to intercultural teamwork. Using an... [...] Read more
In press
Abstract: The present study examines the contemporary validity and applicability of Hofstede's power distance dimension. Since the introduction of Hofstede's cultural value framework in the early 1980s, cultural, social, political, and commercial relationships among countries have undergone substantial transformation. These changes may have influenced how individuals perceive and enact power relations across intercultural contexts, making a... [...] Read more
Abstract: A shift in leadership is equally a silent one because we are all slowly disintegrating in the wake of an outbreak, with no one saying a word, and rooms of virtual meeting participants and clouds of emotions encircling the workplace like a shroud covering the entire workspace, creating a hybrid meeting. Not low, not vulgar, but robust. Enter Mirror Leadership, a conceptual breakthrough that could assist leaders in transforming the leadership... [...] Read more
Abstract: Contextual synonymy plays a significant role in contemporary media discourse by shaping semantic emphasis and emotional framing through figurative lexical choices. While previous research has examined metaphorical and evaluative language within individual domains, systematic cross-discursive comparisons remain limited. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the creation and functioning of contextual synonyms in medical, political,... [...] Read more
Abstract: Poetry is a form of literature that is heavily dependent on the artistic images to express emotions, feelings, attitudes, etc. It is, however, assumed that poetry is a difficult genre to translate since some of the poet's feelings, emotions and visualizations are untranslatable despite the translator’s professionality and experience. This paper aims to shed light on the translatability of the figures of speech in Moore’s (2013) translation of... [...] Read more
Abstract: Recent public debates in Kazakhstan increasingly frame school bullying as a growing problem. This study examines how this perception of increase is produced and interpreted within a bilingual Kazakh–Russian communicative context. Drawing on a qualitative corpus collected in 2025, comprising 18 focus group discussions, 100 semi-structured expert interviews, and 154 pre-discussion questionnaires, the study traces communicative repertoires and... [...] Read more
Abstract: This study examined cultural differences in nonverbal expressivity between Japan and Korea through the lens of self-construal. While prior research has highlighted East–West contrasts, less attention has been given to distinctions within collectivistic cultures. Drawing on the multidimensional model of self-construal (subjective, objective, and autonomous selves), we investigated how these dimensions relate to nonverbal expressiveness. Two... [...] Read more
Abstract: The issue that prevents people of all genders from having equal rights, duties, opportunities, and access to education, jobs, politics, and community activities remains a significant global concern. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing these unfair disparities. However, when these organizations attempt to implement gender equality initiatives, they often face challenges due to intercultural differences. This study examined... [...] Read more
Abstract: This article explores the experiences of Chinese postgraduate students in a UK university using the lens of rhythmanalysis. This study goes beyond intercultural interactional moments and examines how intercultural experience is organised through temporal, spatial and emotional rhythms. The data was generated using narrative interviews with four students, and narrative rhythmanalysis was employed for data analysis. Findings show that students’... [...] Read more
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between team performance and subjective well-being as well as the mediating role that cultural integration plays in these relationships. These findings support the use of well-being as a significant predictive variable when evaluating performance. This study produced 400 valid responses using a quantitative survey. Descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and mediation analysis were used to... [...] Read more
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