H-ermes-Journal of Communication
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Communication Studies for Tomorrow's Challenges
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Media Studies:
The journal encourages research that bridges multiple disciplines, including sociology, cultural studies, and media theory, particularly in relation to the works of influential theorists like Marshall McLuhan. - Cultural Representations and Narratives:
A significant focus is on how media shapes cultural narratives, including representations of identity, conflict, and social issues, often through the analysis of popular culture and digital media. - Technological Impact on Communication:
The journal explores the implications of emerging technologies on communication practices and societal structures, reflecting on how digital environments transform traditional media forms. - Critical Examination of Social Issues:
H-ermes publishes works that critically analyze contemporary social issues, such as hate speech, urban politics, and the effects of neoliberalism on communication, contributing to broader societal debates. - Historical Contextualization of Media:
The journal places importance on historical analysis, examining how past media practices and theories inform current communication trends and societal transformations.
Trending and Emerging
- Exploration of Digital Cultures:
Research increasingly focuses on how digital platforms shape cultural practices, including aesthetics in reaction videos and the implications of social media for representation and community building. - Intersections of Media and Politics:
There is a growing trend to analyze the relationship between media narratives and political discourse, particularly in light of current global conflicts and social movements. - Impact of Algorithms on Communication:
Emerging studies are investigating how algorithms influence cultural production and communication practices, reflecting concerns about the power dynamics in digital environments. - Representation of Marginalized Voices:
The journal is seeing an increase in research that addresses the representation of marginalized communities, especially within the context of social media and urban spaces. - Transmedia Storytelling and Hybrid Narratives:
There is an emerging interest in transmedia narratives that explore storytelling across multiple platforms, emphasizing the complexities of narrative construction in contemporary media.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Studies:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers focusing solely on traditional media forms such as print journalism and broadcast television, as the journal increasingly emphasizes digital and hybrid media. - Static Representations of Identity:
Themes centered on fixed or essentialist identities have diminished, giving way to more fluid and intersectional approaches to identity in the context of media. - Historical Media Practices:
While historical perspectives remain valuable, the specific focus on older communication practices without connecting them to contemporary relevance has seen less engagement in recent issues. - Limited Focus on Non-Digital Communities:
The exploration of communication within non-digital or offline communities has decreased, likely due to a growing emphasis on digital communication and its implications.
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