STRATI Journal of Communication and Media Studies

The journal aims to:

• Promote rigorous research and theoretical advancements in communication and media studies.
• Facilitate dissemination of empirical studies, media critiques, and methodological innovations.
• Support interdisciplinary approaches linking communication with sociology, political science, cultural studies, and technology.
• Encourage exploration of media’s role in identity formation, public discourse, and democratic engagement.
• Provide a forum for examining ethical, regulatory, and technological challenges in media industries.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Mass communication and media effects.
• Digital media and social networking.
• Journalism studies and media ethics.
• Political communication and propaganda.
• Media representation and identity politics.
• Communication theory and interpersonal communication.
• Media policy, regulation, and governance.
• Visual and cultural communication.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a broad range of topics including but not limited to:

Mass Communication and Media Effects

• Media influence on attitudes and behaviors
• Agenda-setting and framing theory
• Media violence and social impacts
• Audience studies and reception analysis

Digital Media and Social Networking

• Social media platforms and digital culture
• Online communities and virtual identities
• Information diffusion and viral communication
• Digital activism and online mobilization

Journalism Studies and Media Ethics

• News production and media professionalism
• Ethics in journalism and fake news
• Investigative journalism and whistleblowing
• Media ownership and concentration

Political Communication and Propaganda

• Political campaigns and electoral communication
• Media and public opinion formation
• Political satire and persuasion
• State media and censorship

Media Representation and Identity Politics

• Representation of gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality
• Stereotyping and media diversity
• Intersectionality in media content
• Cultural narratives and media discourse

Communication Theory and Interpersonal Communication

• Theories of communication and rhetoric
• Interpersonal communication processes
• Nonverbal communication and language use
• Communication competence and conflict resolution

Media Policy, Regulation, and Governance

• Media laws and freedom of expression
• Regulation of digital and traditional media
• Intellectual property and copyright issues
• Media globalization and transnational communication

Visual and Cultural Communication

• Visual rhetoric and semiotics
• Film, television, and popular culture studies
• Advertising and consumer culture
• Cultural heritage and media preservation

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com