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Public Relations Inquiry Template

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About the Public Relations Inquiry format

Public Relations Inquiry is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Public Relations and Crisis Communication, Media Studies and Communication, Rhetoric and Communication Studies.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Public Relations Inquiry, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inPublic Relations and Crisis Communication Media Studies and Communication Rhetoric and Communication Studies Communication in Education and Healthcare Social Media and Politics
ISSN2046-147X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.82
h-index33
i10-index125
Total citations4,253
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Technology Sydney
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Public Relations Inquiry per year

23
2014
20
2015
17
2016
19
2017
19
2018
30
2019
20
2020
25
2021
21
2022
21
2023
23
2024
34
2025

Citation impact of Public Relations Inquiry by publication year

352
2014
333
2015
354
2016
308
2017
173
2018
568
2019
287
2020
382
2021
158
2022
105
2023
59
2024
48
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Public Relations Inquiry

Defining the ‘object’ of public relations research: A new starting point

Lee Edwards · 1 Jan 2012

In this article I consider the importance of paradigmatic variety in the scholarly field of public relations. I reflect on the role that both conflict and cooperation between different paradigms play in the development of academic fields, and review definitions of public relations to examine the extent to which both are present in public relations…

AI cheerleaders: Public relations, neoliberalism and artificial intelligence

Clea Bourne · 1 May 2019

Public relations’ (PR) professional habitus is defined by a relentless focus on optimism and futurity. This professional habitus renders PR indispensable to the corporate world after crisis, when new, potentially controversial, growth strategies must be sold-in to stakeholders. This article argues that PR’s professional habitus is heavily influenced by neoliberalism, an ideology which ‘confidently identifies…

Environmental risk, sustainability discourses, and public relations

Juliet Roper · 1 Jan 2012

As modern societies become increasingly aware of the social and environmental costs of industrialization we are seeing significant shifts in the ways in which businesses, governments and societies think about a viable future. Traditional discourses of economic growth are meeting ascendant discourses of sustainability. This article explores the resulting struggle through analysis of discursive influences…

Discordant storytelling, ‘honest fakery’, identity peddling: How uncanny CGI characters are jamming public relations and influencer practices

Elena Block, Rob Lovegrove · 25 Jun 2021

This article critically explores whether and how computer-generated imagery (CGI) characters are jamming public relations and influencer practices. We use Miquela, a virtual character with 3 million Instagram followers as a case study. We examine Miquela’s (and her creators’) communication strategies to identify what makes her so appealing to postmillennial audiences, luxury and indie brands,…

Transparency matters: The concept of organizational transparency in the academic discourse

Stefan Wehmeier, Oliver Raaz · 1 Sep 2012

Although transparency is currently a buzzword in the public discourse, public relations (PR) theory has not yet produced a theory of transparency. Instead, its body of knowledge lacks theoretical depth and critical perspectives. Taking this as a point of departure, the article searches for alternative accounts on transparency, which could stimulate PR discourse and help…

Public Relations Inquiry template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Public Relations Inquiry format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Public Relations Inquiry template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Public Relations Inquiry use?
Public Relations Inquiry uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Public Relations Inquiry, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Public Relations Inquiry?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Public Relations Inquiry document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Public Relations Inquiry template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Public Relations Inquiry format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Public Relations Inquiry?
Public Relations Inquiry is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Public Relations Inquiry template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Public Relations Inquiry PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Public Relations Inquiry template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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