About the Journal

Welcome to the Research Journal of Media and Communication, the official journal of the Department of Communication and Media Research at the School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. With great excitement and anticipation, we embark on this journey of scholarly exploration and dissemination in the dynamic field of media and communication.

Aims and Objectives:

The primary aim of the Research Journal of Media and Communication is to serve as a platform for rigorous academic inquiry and exchange within the realm of media and communication studies. Our objectives include:

  1. Facilitating the dissemination of original research, theoretical advancements, and critical insights in media and communication.
  2. Fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers in the field.
  3. Promoting high-quality scholarship that contributes to theoretical development, methodological innovation, and practical applications in media and communication studies.
  4. Supporting emerging scholars and providing them with opportunities to showcase their work alongside established researchers.
  5. Engaging with contemporary issues and debates in media and communication, with a focus on their societal, cultural, political, and technological implications.

Values:

The Research Journal of Media and Communication upholds the following values:

  1. Academic Excellence: We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly rigor, integrity, and excellence in all aspects of our publication process.
  2. Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace diverse perspectives, methodologies, and voices, and strive to create an inclusive scholarly community that welcomes contributions from scholars of various backgrounds and identities.
  3. Ethical Scholarship: We adhere to ethical principles and guidelines in research and publication, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the knowledge produced and disseminated through our journal.
  4. Collaboration and Engagement: We value collaborative scholarship and seek to foster meaningful partnerships and dialogues among researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in media and communication.
  5. Public Impact: We recognize the importance of scholarly research in informing public discourse, policy-making, and societal change, and aim to promote research that has tangible relevance and impact beyond academic circles.

Subject Areas:

The Research Journal of Media and Communication welcomes submissions across a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to:

  1. Media Institutions and Industries
  2. Journalism and News Media
  3. Digital Media and Social Networking
  4. Media Effects and Audience Studies
  5. Media Policy and Regulation
  6. Communication Theory and Research Methods
  7. Intercultural Communication and Globalization
  8. Political Communication and Public Opinion
  9. Advertising and Public Relations
  10. Media Literacy and Education

Distinctive Features:

Our journal offers several distinctive features that set it apart:

  1. Affiliation with a Leading Academic Institution: As the official journal of the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of the Punjab, we benefit from the academic expertise and institutional support of one of Pakistan's premier universities.
  2. Double-blind Peer Review Process: All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring the quality and credibility of published research.
  3. Open Access Policy: We are committed to open access publishing, making our articles freely accessible to researchers, practitioners, and the public worldwide, thereby maximizing the reach and impact of our scholarship.
  4. International Perspective: While rooted in the context of Pakistan and South Asia, we welcome contributions from scholars across the globe and strive to maintain an international perspective in our coverage of media and communication issues.
  5. Interdisciplinary Approach: We encourage interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges theory and practice, drawing on insights from communication studies, media studies, sociology, psychology, political science, cultural studies, and other relevant disciplines.