Aims and scope
The International Journal of Media, Journalism and Mass Communications publishes theoretical, empirical and critical research on journalism, media institutions, communication practice and audiences. It welcomes quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods studies of established and emerging media systems, and serves scholars, educators, media professionals and policymakers. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Journalism studies
- Journalism practice and professionalism
- Journalism ethics and standards
- Investigative and data journalism
- Citizen and community journalism
- Peace and conflict reporting
- Objectivity and media bias
- AI and automation in newsrooms
Media institutions and industries
- Broadcasting and public service media
- Newspapers, magazines and the press
- Radio and community radio
- Film and television studies
- Media ownership and political economy
- Podcasting and audio media
- Publishing and media history
Digital and social media
- Social media and networked communication
- Misinformation and fact-checking
- Platforms and algorithmic news distribution
- Digital media literacy
- Influencers and online communities
- Surveillance and digital rights
Strategic communication
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Corporate and crisis communication
- Health communication campaigns
- Development communication
- Reputation management
Media, politics and society
- Political communication
- Media and public opinion
- Election coverage
- Press freedom and freedom of information
- Media representation of gender and minorities
- International and foreign news coverage
- Media law, policy and regulation
Audiences and media effects
- Audience and reception research
- Media effects and influence
- News trust and credibility
- Media use and well-being
- Communication theory
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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See what the journal publishes: browse its current issue and archive of open-access articles on arcjournals.org.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Case studies
- Short communications
- Book reviews
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $250 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.