The STAR Journal of Communication and Media Studies (JCMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing high-quality scholarship in communication, media, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal is committed to standards of rigor, relevance, and global impact and serves as a platform for innovative research that critically examines the evolving role of media and communication in shaping societies, cultures, and public discourse.
JCMS publishes original research articles, theoretical contributions, critical reviews, and applied studies that address both foundational and emerging issues in communication and media studies. The journal places particular emphasis on research that bridges theory and practice, explores global and cross-cultural perspectives, and engages with contemporary challenges such as digital transformation, media ethics, misinformation, and the influence of communication technologies.
Scope and Areas of Interest include, but are not limited to:
- Communication theory and research methods
- Media studies and critical media analysis
- Journalism, news production, and media ethics
- Digital media, social media, and platform studies
- Intercultural and international communication
- Political communication and public discourse
- Strategic communication, public relations, and advertising
- Media literacy and audience studies
- Emerging technologies, AI, and communication
- Global media systems and comparative media studies
The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide and encourages interdisciplinary approaches that connect communication studies with sociology, political science, education, cultural studies, and technology. JCMS promotes accessible, impactful research that contributes to scholarly dialogue and informs policy, practice, and innovation amid rapidly evolving media.
