Aims and Scope

Aims

The Journal of Humanities and Media Studies Review (JHMSR) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and critical inquiry in the fields of humanities and media studies. The journal aims to promote interdisciplinary scholarship that examines the complex relationships between culture, communication, society, technology, and human experience. It provides a platform for academics, researchers, educators, and practitioners to publish original, high-quality research that contributes to theoretical development, empirical understanding, and practical applications in the humanities and media disciplines.

Objectives

The journal seeks to:

  1. Promote high-quality, original, and peer-reviewed research in humanities and media studies.
  2. Encourage interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from humanities, communication, media, and related disciplines.
  3. Foster critical discussions on the influence of traditional and digital media on culture, identity, politics, education, and society.
  4. Support innovative theoretical, historical, and empirical research addressing contemporary issues in media and the humanities.
  5. Provide an international platform for scholars, educators, and professionals to disseminate research findings and exchange ideas.
  6. Encourage comparative, regional, and global studies that contribute to understanding diverse cultural and media contexts.
  7. Promote research on media ethics, digital literacy, information technologies, artificial intelligence, and emerging communication trends.
  8. Advance knowledge on the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage through media and digital platforms.
  9. Encourage evidence-based policymaking and scholarly dialogue on communication, media regulation, and public discourse.
  10. Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and rigorous peer-review.
  11. Support early-career researchers by providing opportunities for scholarly publication and academic engagement.
  12. Strengthen collaboration among researchers, institutions, and professional organizations across the globe.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, theoretical studies, case studies, book reviews, and interdisciplinary research in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Humanities

  • Literature and Literary Criticism
  • Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • History and Historiography
  • Cultural Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Islamic Studies
  • Comparative Religion
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Psychology and Human Behavior
  • Gender and Women's Studies
  • Education and Humanities
  • Heritage and Museum Studies

Media and Communication

  • Media and Communication Studies
  • Journalism
  • Mass Communication
  • Digital Media
  • Social Media Studies
  • Film, Television, and Cinema Studies
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Political Communication
  • Development Communication
  • Strategic Communication
  • Visual Communication
  • Media Psychology
  • Media Literacy
  • Media Ethics and Law

Digital Humanities and Emerging Technologies

  • Digital Humanities
  • Artificial Intelligence in Media and Communication
  • Human–Computer Interaction
  • Data Journalism
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Information Society Studies
  • Digital Culture
  • Online Communities
  • Big Data and Media Analytics
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality in Humanities
  • Computational Humanities

Interdisciplinary and Contemporary Themes

  • Media and Democracy
  • Communication and Public Policy
  • Peace, Conflict, and Media
  • Media and Sustainable Development
  • Globalization and Cultural Exchange
  • Media Representation and Identity
  • Language, Society, and Communication
  • Popular Culture
  • Media, Religion, and Society
  • Environmental Communication
  • Health Communication
  • Educational Technology and Learning Media
  • Communication for Social Change
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Emerging Media Technologies

The Journal of Humanities and Media Studies Review welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, professionals, policymakers, and postgraduate scholars worldwide. The journal publishes original work that advances scholarly understanding, promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, and addresses contemporary challenges in the humanities and media studies while maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and ethical publishing.