Journal of Media, Journalism & Communication Studies (JMJCS)
Journal of Media, Journalism & Communication Studies (JMJCS) is an international academic journal covering media studies, journalism, and communication research. It publishes high-quality research papers that advance both theoretical and practical understandings in areas such as mass communication, digital media, journalism ethics, media effects, and strategic communication.
Aims & Scope
Aims
- To publish high-quality research papers that advance both theoretical and practical understandings in media studies, journalism, and communication research globally.
- To provide an international academic platform for researchers, journalists, and communication practitioners to share findings, exchange ideas, and explore contemporary issues in mass communication, digital media, journalism ethics, media effects, and strategic communication.
- To foster interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation in media and communication studies, addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities of digital and traditional media landscapes.
- To support evidence-based research that informs policy, practice, and public discourse in journalism, media, and communication fields worldwide.
Scope
The journal covers a wide range of topics related to media, journalism, and communication studies, including but not limited to:
Journalism and Media Practice
- Journalism ethics and standards, including media accountability, journalistic integrity, fake news, and ethical challenges in digital journalism
- News production and reporting, including investigative journalism, beat reporting, multimedia journalism, and the future of newsrooms
- Media law and policy, including freedom of expression, media regulation, press freedom, and legal frameworks for digital media
- Digital and social media journalism, including social media reporting, citizen journalism, algorithmic curation, and data journalism
Communication and Media Studies
- Mass communication theory and effects, including media influence, agenda-setting, framing, and media effects on audiences
- Strategic communication and public relations, including corporate communication, public relations campaigns, crisis communication, and persuasive communication
- Digital media and online communication, including social media studies, online communities, digital culture, and the impact of new media technologies
- Media representation and cultural studies, including media and identity, gender/race in media, media and popular culture, and critical discourse analysis