Doxa Comunicacion
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating a vibrant community of communication scholars.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Communication Studies:
The journal covers various aspects of communication, including media, journalism, and cultural studies, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to understanding contemporary communication phenomena. - Critical Analysis of Journalism:
Doxa Comunicacion emphasizes critical perspectives on journalism practices, ethics, and representation, exploring how these factors influence public perception and societal discourse. - Media Representation and Cultural Narratives:
The journal investigates how media representations shape cultural narratives, including gender, race, and identity, analyzing the impact of these narratives on public understanding and social dynamics. - Digital Communication and New Media:
With the rise of digital platforms, the journal addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by new media technologies, including the implications for journalism, audience engagement, and information dissemination. - Socio-Political Contexts:
Doxa Comunicacion explores communication within socio-political frameworks, examining issues such as disinformation, political communication, and the role of media in democratic processes. - Innovative Research Methodologies:
The journal encourages the use of innovative methodologies in communication research, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to enhance understanding of complex communication phenomena.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Journalism:
The integration of AI in journalism is a prominent theme, exploring both the opportunities and challenges it presents for ethical reporting, audience engagement, and information accuracy. - Representation and Diversity in Media:
There is an increasing focus on representation, particularly concerning gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities, as scholars examine how media shapes societal narratives and influences public perceptions. - Disinformation and Misinformation:
Research addressing the impact of disinformation, particularly in the context of social media and political campaigns, has gained traction, highlighting the need for critical analysis of information dissemination. - Digital and Social Media Communication:
The exploration of communication strategies in digital and social media contexts is on the rise, reflecting the significant role these platforms play in shaping public discourse and audience interactions. - Sustainability and Environmental Communication:
Emerging studies focus on how communication can promote sustainability and address environmental issues, emphasizing the role of media in shaping public awareness and action.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Journalism Models:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focused solely on traditional journalism models, as newer media formats and digital platforms gain prominence. - Historical Analysis of Media Practices:
Research that primarily examines historical media practices without linking them to contemporary issues has become less frequent, as scholars prioritize current challenges and innovations in communication. - Niche Genre Studies:
While niche genres in media and film have been explored in the past, there is a decline in publications specifically centered on these genres, indicating a shift towards broader thematic inquiries. - Local vs. Global Communication Dynamics:
The focus on local communication dynamics in isolation appears to be waning, with more emphasis now placed on global communication trends and their implications. - Static Audience Studies:
Research that treats audiences as static entities without considering their evolving interactions with media has decreased, as there is a growing recognition of the dynamic nature of audience engagement.
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