Historia y Comunicacion Social

Scope & Guideline

Pioneering Open Access Research in History and Communication.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Historia y Comunicacion Social with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageSpanish
ISSN1137-0734
PublisherUNIV COMPLUTENSE MADRID, SERVICIO PUBLICACIONES
Support Open AccessYes
CountrySpain
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2010 to 2024
AbbreviationHIST COMUN SOC / Hist. Comun. Soc.
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressCIUDAD UNIV, OBISPO TREJO 3, MADRID 28040, SPAIN

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Historia y Comunicación Social' is dedicated to exploring the intersection of history and communication, focusing on how various forms of media influence societal narratives, cultural representations, and historical memory. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it provides a platform for critical analysis of media practices, historical discourses, and the evolution of communication strategies across different contexts and periods.
  1. Media and Environmental Communication:
    The journal emphasizes the role of media in addressing environmental issues, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering ecological awareness. This includes studies on climate change narratives and the representation of ecological transitions in various forms of media.
  2. Cultural Representation and Identity:
    Research in this area focuses on how media constructs and represents identities, particularly in relation to gender, age, and ethnicity. Articles explore the portrayal of women, the impact of ageism, and the narratives surrounding marginalized groups in film and television.
  3. Historical Narratives and Memory:
    The journal investigates how historical events are represented in media, contributing to collective memory and societal understanding. This includes analyses of historical films, journalistic coverage of significant events, and the representation of political propaganda.
  4. Political Communication and Media Strategies:
    A core focus is on the interplay between politics and media, examining how communication strategies shape public perception and political discourse. This includes studies on electoral communication, government propaganda, and the impact of populist movements.
  5. Innovation and Digital Media:
    The journal also addresses the evolution of communication in the digital age, exploring new forms of media such as podcasts, social media platforms, and the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation.
The journal has increasingly focused on contemporary issues and themes that resonate with current societal challenges. These emerging topics reflect the evolving landscape of communication studies and the pressing needs of the modern world.
  1. Sustainability and Environmental Journalism:
    Recent publications have highlighted the critical role of media in promoting sustainability and addressing environmental challenges. This theme is particularly relevant as societies grapple with climate change and seek to foster ecological awareness through various media channels.
  2. Gender and Media Representation:
    There has been a significant increase in research related to gender representation in media, exploring how women and gender minorities are portrayed across different platforms. This reflects a growing awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in media narratives.
  3. Impact of Social Media on Public Discourse:
    The journal has seen a rise in studies examining the influence of social media on public communication, political discourse, and the spread of misinformation. This trend underscores the importance of understanding how digital platforms shape contemporary societal interactions.
  4. Historical Memory and Collective Narratives:
    Emerging themes also include the exploration of historical memory and how it is constructed and communicated through media. This includes analyses of how past events are revisited and represented in current media contexts, fostering discussions about identity and memory.
  5. Crisis Communication and Public Health:
    With the recent global health crises, there has been an uptick in research focusing on crisis communication strategies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This area investigates how media coverage affects public perception and response to health information.

Declining or Waning

While 'Historia y Comunicación Social' continues to address a wide range of themes, certain areas have shown a decline in focus over recent years. This waning interest may reflect broader shifts in scholarly attention or changes in societal relevance.
  1. Traditional Journalism Practices:
    Research centered on traditional journalism, such as print media and conventional news reporting, has become less prominent. This shift may be attributed to the rise of digital media and changing consumption habits, which have redefined the landscape of news dissemination.
  2. Historical Analysis of Early Media Forms:
    There is a noticeable decrease in studies focusing on the historical analysis of early media forms, such as radio and print journalism from the 20th century. This decline may indicate a growing interest in contemporary media practices over historical retrospectives.
  3. Focus on Non-Digital Media:
    As digital platforms become increasingly dominant, the journal has seen a reduction in articles discussing non-digital forms of media, such as community radio and traditional television. This trend reflects the broader digital transformation in communication.

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