Comunicacio-Revista de Recerca i d Analisi
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Insights in Media and Culture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Communication Studies:
The journal encompasses a wide range of communication disciplines including media studies, political communication, and cultural studies, enabling a comprehensive exploration of how communication shapes and is shaped by various societal factors. - Impact of Digital Media:
A significant area of focus is on the influence of digital platforms such as social media and streaming services on communication practices, public discourse, and self-representation, particularly in the context of contemporary events. - Political Communication and Discourse Analysis:
Research often investigates political communication strategies, electoral campaigns, and the framing of political narratives, especially within Catalonia's unique sociopolitical landscape. - Cultural Representation and Minorities:
The journal emphasizes the representation of cultural minorities in media, analyzing how narratives are constructed and the implications for social identity and inclusion. - Health Communication:
It includes studies on health communication strategies, especially in light of recent global health crises, examining how information dissemination affects public perception and behavior. - Historical Perspectives on Communication:
The journal also engages with historical analyses of communication practices, exploring their evolution and impact on modern society.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
A significant trend is the exploration of communication before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, examining shifts in professional practices, public discourse, and media representation during crises. - Social Media and Self-Representation:
There is an increasing focus on how individuals and groups construct their identities and narratives on social media platforms, particularly in relation to cultural and political contexts. - Political Polarization and Communication:
Research into political polarization, particularly in relation to social media discourse and political campaigns, has gained prominence, reflecting growing concerns about divisive communication strategies. - Feminist and Gender Studies in Communication:
Emerging themes include feminist perspectives on communication, analyzing how gender influences media representation and communication practices in various contexts. - Participatory Communication for Social Change:
The journal is increasingly focusing on participatory communication strategies that aim to foster social change, highlighting the role of community engagement in communication processes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Analysis:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focused on traditional media formats, such as print journalism and radio, as researchers increasingly prioritize digital media and its implications for communication. - Globalization in Communication:
Research concerning the effects of globalization on local communication practices appears to be less frequent, possibly overshadowed by more localized studies focusing on specific sociopolitical contexts, such as Catalonia. - Historical Communication Theories:
The exploration of classical communication theories is waning, as newer frameworks and models that address contemporary digital communication challenges gain traction. - Economic Aspects of Media:
While previously a focus area, analyses of economic impacts on media production and consumption are becoming less common, as the journal shifts towards more sociocultural and political perspectives.
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