Eptic
Scope & Guideline
Exploring New Frontiers in Open Science.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Communication Studies:
Eptic explores communication as a social practice, analyzing its role in societal structures, including the public sphere, democracy, and social movements. - Political Economy of Communication:
The journal investigates the political and economic dimensions of communication, particularly how digital platforms and media ownership influence information dissemination and cultural production. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Eptic employs methodologies from various disciplines, including Marxist theory, sociology, and media studies, to examine contemporary issues related to technology and society. - Focus on Social Justice and Activism:
The journal prioritizes research that highlights social struggles, grassroots activism, and the role of communication in advancing social justice. - Technological Critique:
Eptic critically assesses the impact of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and digital platforms, on labor, communication practices, and societal values.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Labor:
There is a growing focus on the implications of artificial intelligence for labor, particularly regarding job displacement and the transformation of work in the digital age. - Digital Activism and Resistance:
Emerging themes include the role of communication in social movements, particularly in relation to marginalized communities and their struggles against systemic injustices. - Platform Capitalism:
Research increasingly centers on the dynamics of platform capitalism, exploring how digital platforms shape communication practices and societal interactions. - Data Politics and Surveillance:
A trend towards examining the politics of data use, surveillance capitalism, and the ideological implications of algorithms is becoming more pronounced. - Intersectionality in Communication:
The journal is placing greater emphasis on intersectional analyses, particularly regarding how various identities (e.g., race, gender, class) affect communication practices and access.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Studies:
The focus on traditional media formats, such as print journalism and conventional broadcasting, has decreased, as the journal shifts towards digital and platform-based communication analyses. - Generalized Discourse Analysis:
There seems to be a waning interest in broad discourse analysis without a specific critical framework, as the journal increasingly emphasizes politically and economically grounded research. - Neutral Technological Perspectives:
The journal is moving away from neutral or deterministic views of technology, favoring more critical perspectives that interrogate the socio-political implications of technological developments.
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