Aims-and-Scope

EKSPLORATION Journal of Media, Communications & Society aims to be a leading forum for critical and innovative scholarship that bridges the fields of media, communications, and social inquiry. Its scope is broad and inclusive, welcoming diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches. Key areas of interest include:

  1. Media & Communication Studies:
  • Communication Theory & Philosophy: Foundational theories, models, and ethical philosophies of human and mediated communication.
  • Digital Media & New Technologies: The social and cultural implications of AI, social media platforms, big data, and emerging communication technologies.
  • Journalism Studies: The evolving landscape of news production, distribution, consumption, and the challenges of misinformation.
  • Political Communication & the Public Sphere: The role of media in shaping public opinion, political processes, deliberation, and civic discourse.
  • Film, Television, and Radio Studies: Critical analysis of audiovisual media forms, industries, and audiences.
  1. Communications in Societal & Cultural Contexts:
  • Media & Cultural Analysis: The study of popular culture, fandom, and the representation of gender, race, class, sexuality, and ability.
  • Cross-Cultural & Global Communication: Media flows, transnational communication, cultural hybridity, and diaspora.
  • Organizational & Strategic Communication: Communication within and between organizations, public relations, branding, and health communication.
  • Interpersonal & Group Communication: The impact of technology on personal relationships, community building, and social networks.
  1. Society, Power, & Social Change:
  • Media, Ethics, & Policy: Issues of regulation, governance, data privacy, intellectual property, and digital rights.
  • Social Movements, Activism, & Civic Engagement: The use of communication tools for mobilization, advocacy, and social change.
  • The Social Impact of Digitalization: Addressing power, inequality, and social justice in the context of automation, the digital divide, and the platform economy.
  • Environmental Communication & Crisis: The role of media and communication in framing the climate crisis, environmental policies, and public awareness.