Call for papers: Volume 1, Issue 2 (2026)

We particularly encourage submissions that explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, digital platforms, computational methods, and emerging technologies on contemporary communication practices, with special attention to the Global South and multilingual contexts.

THEMES AND AREAS OF INTEREST

Submissions are welcome on, but are not limited to, the following themes:

1. Artificial Intelligence and Communication
   • Generative AI and the future of communication
   • AI-generated content, deepfakes, and misinformation
   • Algorithmic communication and automated journalism
   • AI ethics, accountability, and media regulation
2. Digital Journalism and News Media
   • Changing practices in digital journalism
   • Computational journalism and data-driven reporting
   • Fact-checking, verification, and digital misinformation
   • Journalism ethics and professional standards in the digital age
3. Social Media, Platforms, and Society
   • Social media and public opinion formation
   • Platform governance, algorithms, and content moderation
   • Digital activism and networked public spheres
   • Digital audiences, participation, and engagement
4. Computational Media and Research Methods
   • Computational social science and communication research
   • Sentiment analysis, text mining, and social network analysis
   • Big data analytics and audience research
   • Human–computer interaction and digital communication
5. Media, Politics, and Public Communication
   • Political communication, framing, and media priming
   • Digital democracy and electoral communication
   • Strategic communication and political campaigning
   • Government communication and digital public services
6. Advertising, Public Relations, and Media Management
   • AI-driven advertising and personalised communication
   • Digital marketing, branding, and influencer culture
   • Public relations in the age of computational media
   • Media economics, business models, and platform monetisation
7. Media, Culture, Gender, and Society
   • Gender representation and digital media
   • Media, identity, culture, and social change
   • OTT platforms, cinema, and contemporary media narratives
   • Digital inclusion, accessibility, and the digital divide
8. Health, Science, and Development Communication
   • Digital health communication and public awareness
   • Science and technology communication
   • Environmental and development communication
   • Community media and communication for social change
9. Global and Emerging Perspectives
   • International and comparative communication
   • Media and communication in the Global South
   • Multilingual digital media and indigenous communication
   • Emerging technologies and the future of communication

TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS INVITED

• Original Research Articles: 4,000–6,000 words
• Review Articles: 5,000–7,000 words
• Conceptual Papers: Up to 4,000 words
• Commentaries: Approximately 3,000 words
• Media and Book Reviews: Up to 3,000 words

Word limits should be followed in accordance with the journal's author guidelines.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Authors are requested to ensure that their manuscripts:

• Present original, unpublished work and are not under consideration by another journal.
• Follow the APA 7th edition referencing style.
• Include an abstract of 150–250 words and 4–6 keywords.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spacing, A4 page size, and one-inch margins.
• Remove author-identifying information from the manuscript file for double-blind peer review.
• Include a separate title page, author affiliations, and relevant declarations.
• Disclose the use of generative AI tools, where applicable, in accordance with the journal's policies.

All submissions will undergo editorial screening and, where suitable, double-blind peer review by independent experts.

SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION

Submission portal: https://mbrfpublisher.in/

Author guidelines: https://mbrfpublisher.in/guidelines

Submission and peer review are free of charge. A publication fee of ₹200 applies only to accepted manuscripts, as stated in the journal's published policies.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Call for Papers: Open
• Submission Deadline: Dec 02, 2026
• Expected Publication: Dec 15, 2026

Authors are encouraged to consult the journal website for submission instructions and announcements regarding deadlines.

CONTACT AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For submission guidelines, journal policies, and further information, please visit:

Website: https://mbrfpublisher.in/

We invite scholars, researchers, academicians, doctoral researchers, and media professionals to contribute original and insightful work that advances knowledge at the intersection of communication and computational media.

Journal of Communication and Computational Media (JCCM)
Advancing Research at the Intersection of Communication, Media, and Technology