Documentacion de las Ciencias de la Informacion
Scope & Guideline
Connecting scholars through innovative research and collaboration.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Photographic Heritage:
The journal emphasizes the documentation, preservation, and enhancement of photographic heritage, addressing both historical and contemporary issues related to photography as a cultural artifact. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Information Sciences:
It promotes interdisciplinary research methodologies, integrating perspectives from history, cultural studies, and media studies to analyze the role of information in society. - Critical Analysis of Media and Communication:
The journal investigates the impact of various media forms and communication strategies on public perception and memory, particularly through the lens of historical events and movements. - Focus on Feminist Perspectives and Historical Memory:
There is a consistent focus on feminist critiques and the representation of marginalized voices in historical narratives, particularly through visual documentation. - Evaluation of Digital and Social Media:
The journal addresses the evolving landscape of digital media, examining how platforms like social networks influence information dissemination and public engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Photography:
The exploration of artificial intelligence in relation to photography signifies a growing interest in how technology reshapes visual documentation and archival practices. - Feminist Activism and Visual Documentation:
There is an increasing emphasis on the role of photography in documenting feminist activism, suggesting a trend towards examining the interplay between visual culture and social movements. - User Engagement with Digital Platforms:
Research focusing on user engagement, satisfaction, and the functionality of digital news aggregators indicates a trend towards understanding audience interaction with news media in the digital age. - Fact-Checking and Online Source Validation:
The rise in studies related to fact-checking and the reliability of online sources reflects an urgent need to address misinformation in contemporary media landscapes. - Transmedia Narratives in Science Communication:
An emerging focus on transmedia narratives indicates a broader interest in how different media forms can be utilized for effective science communication and public engagement.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Analysis:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focused solely on traditional media analysis, such as print journalism. This shift may reflect a broader trend towards digital platforms and new media. - Historical Documentation of Advertising:
Research centered specifically on the historical documentation of advertising practices and their evolution has become less frequent, possibly due to the increasing relevance of digital advertising and contemporary communication strategies. - Generalized Studies on Photography:
While photographic heritage remains a key focus, more generalized studies without specific contextual or thematic frameworks have declined, as the journal appears to favor more specialized and nuanced discussions.
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