FOCUS AND SCOPE

The Journal of Communication Science and Media Culture is a peer-reviewed academic journal that provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of original research, theoretical developments, and critical discourse in the field of communication and media studies. The journal focuses on the dynamic intersection between communication practices and media culture in the contemporary digital age.

Focus

The journal explores interdisciplinary insights on how communication phenomena shape, and are shaped by, media and cultural transformations. It aims to bridge theoretical perspectives and empirical research across various subfields of communication and media.

Scope

The journal welcomes contributions that engage with (but are not limited to) the following topics:

Media Studies and Cultural Studies
Analyses of media texts, practices, and institutions; cultural representations; power and ideology in media.

Film and Visual Communication
Critical studies of cinema, documentary, visual narratives, and screen culture.

Semiotics
The study of signs, symbols, and meaning-making in various media platforms.

Television and Broadcasting
Historical and contemporary perspectives on TV content, industry, audiences, and production.

Communication Phenomena
Investigations into interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication patterns.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Research on digital media, internet culture, mobile communication, and technological innovation.

Journalism and News Media
Ethical, social, and political dimensions of journalism practices in traditional and digital formats.

Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Studies on PR campaigns, corporate communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Gaming and Interactive Media
Analyses of video games, gamification, virtual worlds, and interactive storytelling.