Komunikatif is issued by Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya since 2012. Komunikatif is a peer-reviewed journal. Komunikatif publishes an article from selected topics in communication studies; those are media studies, public relations, and human communication. Articles issued by Komunikatif are conceptual articles and research articles. Komunikatif aims at publishing research and scientific thinking regarding the development of communication studies and contemporary social phenomena. Komunikatif also wishes to become an eligible reference for students and/or academia, especially in the communication field. Komunikatif is issued twice a year (July and December). Komunikatif clarifies ethical behavior for all parties involved, including authors, editor-in-chief, Editorial Board, reviewers, and publisher. Komunikatif provides free access for the online version to support knowledge exchange globally.

Komunikatif: Jurnal Ilmiah Komunikasi, ISSN 2301-6558 (printed), ISSN 2597-6699 (online), is incorporate with Indonesian Communication Sciences Publisher Journal Association: Asosiasi Penerbit Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi Indonesia (APJIKI).

Komunikatif: Jurnal Ilmiah Komunikasi is accredited by Kemenristekdikti RI (SINTA 3) based on SK No. 204/E/KPT/2022.

In each edition, Komunikatif: Jurnal Ilmiah Komunikasi has received an article openly. The article will be reviewed by internal and external editors, and reviewers who have related expertise.