Journalism
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Challenges and Trends in Modern Journalism
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Investigative Journalism and Ethics:
This area explores the ethical implications and challenges faced by journalists in their investigative work, emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability. - Digital Journalism and Technology:
The journal examines how digital technologies are transforming journalism practices, including the rise of data journalism, automated reporting, and the impact of social media on news dissemination. - Audience Engagement and Perception:
Research in this scope delves into how audiences interact with news, their perceptions of credibility, and the effects of audience engagement on journalistic practices. - Global Perspectives on Journalism:
The journal provides insights into journalism practices across different cultural and political contexts, highlighting the unique challenges faced by journalists in various regions. - Social Justice and Representation:
This focus area addresses issues of representation in media, including gender, race, and social justice, aiming to understand how these factors influence journalistic narratives. - Journalism Education and Training:
The journal emphasizes the importance of education in shaping future journalists, exploring curriculum development and the integration of practical skills in journalism training.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Misinformation and Disinformation:
Research focusing on the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation is increasingly vital, addressing how journalists navigate these issues in their reporting. - Mental Health and Well-being of Journalists:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding the mental health challenges faced by journalists, particularly in high-stress environments and during crises. - Innovative Journalism Practices:
The exploration of innovative practices, including solutions journalism and constructive journalism, is gaining traction as researchers seek to redefine the role of journalism in society. - Cross-border Journalism and Global Issues:
Emerging themes related to cross-border journalism reflect the interconnectedness of global issues, emphasizing the need for collaborative reporting across national boundaries. - Diversity and Inclusion in Journalism:
There is an increasing focus on how journalism addresses issues of diversity and inclusion, particularly in representation and coverage of marginalized communities. - Journalism and Artificial Intelligence:
The integration of AI in journalism is a burgeoning area of interest, examining how technology influences news production, distribution, and audience engagement.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Print Journalism:
As digital media continues to dominate, the focus on traditional print journalism is decreasing, reflecting a shift in research priorities towards digital and multimedia journalism practices. - Local Journalism Challenges:
Though still relevant, the exploration of challenges specific to local journalism has waned, possibly overshadowed by global and digital journalism concerns. - Historical Journalism Practices:
Research on historical practices in journalism is less frequent, indicating a shift towards contemporary issues and immediate challenges faced by journalists today. - Political Journalism in Stable Democracies:
The focus on political journalism within stable democracies is declining as more attention is given to issues in authoritarian contexts and emerging democracies. - Journalism and Public Relations:
The intersection of journalism and public relations, while still important, is receiving less attention as the journal prioritizes critical examinations of journalism's role in society.
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