Information Communication & Society
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Intersections of Society and Digital Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Digital Communication and Social Interaction:
The journal investigates the dynamics of digital communication, including how social media and other online platforms reshape interpersonal interactions, community building, and identity formation. - Political Communication and Activism:
It explores how digital technologies facilitate political engagement, activism, and the dissemination of information, particularly in relation to populism, misinformation, and civic participation. - Media Studies and Cultural Production:
The journal examines cultural production in the digital age, focusing on how media practices are influenced by technological advancements and societal changes, including the role of influencers and digital content creators. - Algorithmic Governance and Ethics:
There is a strong emphasis on the implications of algorithmic decision-making and governance, addressing issues of transparency, accountability, and ethical considerations in digital platforms. - Social Inequalities and Digital Divides:
The journal addresses the social implications of digital technology, including how access to information and communication technologies affects marginalized communities and perpetuates inequalities. - Misinformation and Trust:
It critically analyzes the spread of misinformation and its impact on public trust in media and institutions, exploring strategies to enhance media literacy and combat disinformation.
Trending and Emerging
- Data Justice and Algorithmic Accountability:
A growing body of research is focusing on data justice, emphasizing the ethical implications of data collection and algorithmic decision-making, particularly regarding marginalized communities. - Digital Activism and Social Movements:
There is an increasing focus on how digital platforms are used for activism and social movements, exploring the role of social media in facilitating collective action and political engagement. - Mental Health and Digital Well-being:
Recent publications are increasingly addressing the relationship between digital media use and mental health, investigating how online interactions impact well-being and social support. - Intersectionality in Digital Spaces:
Emerging research emphasizes the importance of intersectionality in understanding how various identities (gender, race, class) interact within digital environments and influence experiences of inclusion or exclusion. - Platform Governance and Regulation:
The journal is increasingly exploring themes related to platform governance, including the regulation of social media and the implications of platform policies for free expression and public discourse. - Visual Communication and New Media:
There is a notable trend towards examining visual communication practices, including the role of images, memes, and video content in shaping public opinion and cultural narratives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Studies:
As the journal increasingly emphasizes digital interactions, traditional media studies—focusing solely on print or broadcast media—are becoming less central to its discourse. - Overly Generalized Theoretical Frameworks:
There appears to be a diminishing interest in broad, generalized theoretical frameworks that do not specifically address the nuances of digital environments and their sociocultural implications. - Static Models of Communication:
The focus on static models of communication that do not account for the dynamic and evolving nature of digital interactions is declining, as the journal increasingly favors more fluid and context-sensitive approaches. - Local Contexts of Digital Use:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies that solely concentrate on local contexts without considering broader global or transnational implications, as the journal seeks to encompass more comparative and cross-cultural analyses.
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