Focus and Scope

Commedia: Journal of Media and Communication Studies

Commedia: Journal of Media and Communication Studies is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that focuses on theoretical, empirical, and critical studies in the field of media and communication. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that examine communication phenomena across social, cultural, political, technological, and organizational contexts at local, national, and global levels.

Focus

The primary focus of Commedia is on:

  • Media and communication studies

  • Communication theory and practice

  • Contemporary communication issues in society

  • Media, culture, and digital transformation

  • Communication processes in public, organizational, and mediated contexts

The journal prioritizes works that contribute to the development of communication science, critical media analysis, and applied communication research.

Scope

The scope of Commedia: Journal of Media and Communication Studies includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Communication Theory and Studies

  • Classical and contemporary communication theories

  • Interpersonal communication

  • Group and organizational communication

  • Cross-cultural and intercultural communication

  • Communication ethics and philosophy

  • Symbolic interaction and meaning-making

Media Studies

  • Media theory and criticism

  • Mass media and society

  • Media institutions and media industries

  • Media representation, discourse, and ideology

  • Media audiences and reception studies

  • Media convergence and media ecology

Digital and New Media

  • Digital communication and online interaction

  • Social media studies

  • Platform studies and algorithmic communication

  • Digital culture and networked societies

  • Influencers, content creators, and digital publics

  • Artificial intelligence and communication

  • Virtual communities and digital identities

Journalism and News Media

  • Journalism studies

  • News production and newsroom practices

  • Digital journalism and data journalism

  • Media credibility and misinformation

  • Political economy of journalism

  • Media ethics and professional standards

Public Relations and Strategic Communication

  • Public relations theory and practice

  • Strategic communication

  • Corporate communication

  • Crisis and risk communication

  • Branding and reputation management

  • Government and public sector communication

Political Communication

  • Media and politics

  • Political campaigns and political messaging

  • Public opinion and political discourse

  • Digital political communication

  • Media, democracy, and governance

Cultural and Popular Communication

  • Media and popular culture

  • Cultural communication

  • Visual communication and semiotics

  • Film, television, and popular narratives

  • Communication, identity, and representation

Media Literacy and Communication Education

  • Media literacy and digital literacy

  • Communication education and pedagogy

  • Critical media literacy

  • Media education in formal and informal settings

Applied and Interdisciplinary Communication

  • Communication technology and innovation

  • Communication and social change

  • Development communication

  • Health communication

  • Environmental communication

  • Communication for community empowerment

Types of Articles Accepted

Commedia publishes:

  • Conceptual and theoretical articles

  • Qualitative research articles

  • Quantitative research articles

  • Mixed-methods studies

  • Case studies

  • Critical reviews related to media and communication studies