About the Journal

The Journal of Media, Journalism and Communication Research (JMJCR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Stout Journals. It is dedicated to advancing academic research, professional knowledge, and critical discussions in media studies, journalism, communication, and related interdisciplinary fields.

The journal provides a platform for researchers, university lecturers, professors, postgraduate students, journalists, communication practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research findings, theoretical contributions, systematic reviews, and innovative perspectives. It encourages submissions that contribute to understanding the changing media landscape and the influence of communication on individuals, institutions, communities, and societies.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, case studies, and methodological contributions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

·         Media studies, theories, and contemporary developments.

·         Print, broadcast, and digital journalism.

·         Online journalism and multimedia storytelling.

·         Social media, digital platforms, and audience engagement.

·         Mass communication theories and practices.

·         Strategic communication and corporate communication.

·         Public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing communication.

·         Media ethics, professionalism, and accountability.

·         Media law, freedom of expression, and press freedom.

·         Political communication and media influence.

·         Development communication and community media.

·         International communication and global media systems.

·         Communication technologies and digital transformation.

·         Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in journalism.

·         Media literacy, misinformation, disinformation, and fact-checking.

·         Gender, diversity, representation, and inclusion in media.

·         Film, television, radio, and audiovisual communication.

·         Cultural studies, popular culture, and media audiences.

·         Crisis communication and risk communication.

·         Health, environmental, and science communication.

·         Media management, ownership, and media economics.

Interdisciplinary research connecting media, journalism, communication, technology, sociology, politics, culture, economics, and other relevant disciplines is particularly welcome.

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Media, Journalism and Communication Research follows an open-access publishing model. All published articles are made freely available to readers without subscription fees or access restrictions.

The journal supports the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge and encourages the use, sharing, and citation of published research in accordance with the applicable licensing and copyright conditions. Its open-access approach aims to increase the visibility, accessibility, and global impact of academic research.

Peer Review Policy

All research submissions undergo an editorial assessment to determine their relevance, originality, academic quality, and suitability for the journal. Manuscripts considered suitable are subjected to a peer-review process involving qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

The journal is committed to maintaining academic standards through objective, confidential, and constructive peer review. Editorial decisions are based on the scholarly quality, methodological soundness, originality, relevance, and contribution of each manuscript.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work unless otherwise specified in the applicable publishing agreement. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.

Published articles are made available under the journal's stated open-access licensing terms. Authors and readers are encouraged to consult the individual article's licensing statement for information regarding permitted use, reproduction, distribution, and attribution.

Publication Ethics and Editorial Responsibilities

The journal is committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability throughout the scholarly publishing process. Authors are expected to observe accepted standards of academic integrity, including originality, accurate reporting, appropriate referencing, and disclosure of relevant conflicts of interest.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of research data, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship practices, or other forms of research misconduct.

Editors and reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, declare potential conflicts of interest, and evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively.

Sponsorship and Publishing Disclosure

The Journal of Media, Journalism and Communication Research is published by Stout Journals. The publisher provides administrative, editorial, and publishing support to facilitate the journal's operations and dissemination of scholarly research.

The journal operates independently in its editorial decision-making. Publication decisions are based on scholarly merit, relevance, originality, and the outcome of the peer-review process rather than financial or commercial considerations. Any applicable article processing charges or publication-related fees are communicated transparently to authors through the journal's official publishing policies.

Journal History

The Journal of Media, Journalism and Communication Research is established as part of Stout Journals' commitment to supporting academic research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and international knowledge exchange.

The journal seeks to provide a sustainable scholarly publishing platform that responds to developments in journalism, media technologies, communication practices, and the evolving relationship between media and society.

Privacy Statement

Names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other personal information submitted to this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes of journal administration, manuscript processing, editorial communication, peer review, and publication.

Such information will not be shared with third parties or used for unrelated purposes without appropriate authorization, except where required for legitimate publishing, legal, or regulatory purposes.

Digital Preservation and Archiving Policy

To ensure the long-term preservation, security, and accessibility of published scholarly content, the Journal of Media, Journalism and Communication Research is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems.

These digital preservation initiatives support the creation of secure archival copies of journal content and help ensure that published articles remain accessible to the scholarly community over time, including in circumstances where the journal's website or publishing platform becomes unavailable.

Publication Frequency and Types of Contributions

The journal welcomes submissions throughout the year from researchers and practitioners worldwide. It considers the following categories of scholarly contributions:

·         Original research articles.

·         Review and systematic review articles.

·         Conceptual and theoretical papers.

·         Case studies.

·         Short communications.

·         Methodological and interdisciplinary studies.

All submissions must demonstrate academic relevance, appropriate methodology, originality, and a meaningful contribution to media, journalism, or communication research.

Intended Audience

The journal serves an international audience that includes:

·         University researchers, lecturers, and professors.

·         Journalism and communication professionals.

·         Media practitioners and industry experts.

·         Postgraduate and doctoral students.

·         Media policymakers and institutional leaders.

·         Scholars in sociology, political science, cultural studies, and related disciplines.

Through the publication of high-quality scholarly contributions, the Journal of Media, Journalism and Communication Research aims to strengthen international academic dialogue, encourage innovative media research, and advance understanding of the evolving role of journalism and communication in contemporary society.