About the Journal

The International Journal of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJJMC) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, and quarterly scholarly journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and empirical research in journalism, media, film, creator economy, and communication studies. It provides an international platform for researchers, academics, and media professionals to disseminate original and innovative scholarship that enhances understanding of contemporary media systems, communication processes, and journalistic practices.

The primary objective of IJJMC is to promote high-quality individual and collaborative research addressing emerging issues, theoretical developments, and professional practices in journalism and mass communication at both national and global levels. The journal aims to contribute to the development of communication scholarship by publishing analytically rigorous and socially relevant research that responds to the rapidly evolving media environment. It publishes original research articles, review papers, theoretical contributions, case studies, perspectives, and scholarly commentaries in a broad range of areas including, but not limited to:

• Journalism and news media studies

• Digital media and social media communication

• Broadcast and electronic media

• Media ethics and media law

• Political and development communication

• Strategic communication and public relations

• Advertising and marketing communication

• Media management and media economics

• Film and visual communication

• Artificial intelligence and emerging media technologies

• Global media and cultural communication

• Media audiences and user behaviour

• Communication research methods

• Media literacy and communication education

• Health and environmental communication

• Creator Economy and Emerging Media Trends

The journal particularly encourages submissions that reflect interdisciplinary perspectives, innovative research designs, and emerging media trends. Contributions addressing contemporary media transformations, regulatory and ethical challenges, and global communication dynamics are especially welcomed. It is guided by the objective of aligning research and innovation in journalism and mass communication with the evolving realities of a globalised and digitally mediated society. In an era characterized by rapid technological change, platform-based communication, shifting audience behaviours, and complex policy environments, the journal provides a scholarly space for examining both emerging developments and enduring theoretical concerns.

Adopting a broad and inclusive scope, IJJMC welcomes interdisciplinary research drawing from fields such as sociology, political science, cultural studies, technology studies, economics, and public policy. The journal values methodological diversity and publishes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and conceptual studies that contribute new insights to communication scholarship. In addition to regular issues, IJJMC periodically publishes special issues focusing on emerging and high-impact themes in journalism and mass communication. These issues aim to stimulate focused scholarly debate and encourage collaborative research on topics of contemporary relevance.

All manuscript submissions and editorial decisions are managed through a structured editorial management system that supports double-blind peer review, transparent workflows, and ethical publishing standards, ensuring efficiency and academic rigor throughout the publication process. IJJMC operates under an open-access publishing model, promoting the global dissemination, visibility, and citation of scholarly research. Through its interdisciplinary orientation and commitment to academic excellence, the journal seeks to contribute meaningfully to global knowledge production and the continuing evolution of journalism and communication studies.