Focus And Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal of Communication (JoC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Communication Studies Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Nurdin Hamzah (UNH), Jambi, Indonesia. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, and communication practitioners to disseminate research findings, theoretical discussions, and critical analyses in the field of communication.

Journal of Communication (JoC) promotes interdisciplinary perspectives and welcomes contributions that explore communication phenomena in various social, cultural, political, and technological contexts. The journal particularly encourages studies that contribute to the development of communication science and media studies in both national and global contexts.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Communication Theory and Communication Studies

  • Public Relations and Strategic Communication

  • Journalism and News Production

  • New Media and Digital Communication

  • Media Literacy and Audience Studies

  • Political Communication and Civic Engagement

  • Crisis Communication and Reputation Management

  • Communication and Emerging Technologies (AI, Big Data, Digital Platforms)

  • Visual Communication and Multimedia Studies

  • Film and Audio-Visual Communication

  • Media Ethics, Policy, and Regulation

Journal of Communication (JoC) publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, and literature reviews that contribute to the advancement of communication scholarship.

Publication Frequency

Journal of Communication (JoC) is published twice a year, in June and December.