Guidelines
Guidance for authors, reviewers, and editors.
Author Guidelines
The Journal of Communication and Computational Media welcomes original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration elsewhere.
Manuscript Types
- Original Research Articles (4,000–6,000 words)
- Review Articles (5,000–7,000 words)
- Media and Book Reviews (up to 3,000 words)
- Conceptual Papers (up to 4,000 words)
- Commentaries (3,000 words)
Formatting
- Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced
- A4 page size with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins
- Abstract of 150–250 words and 4–6 keywords
- Citation and Referencing in APA 7th edition style
- Figures at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi
Required Structure
Title page · Abstract · Keywords · Introduction · Literature Review / Theoretical Framework · Methodology · Results & Discussion · Conclusion · References.
Originality & Plagiarism
Only original and unpublished work is considered. All submissions are screened for plagiarism; an overall similarity index above 10–15% will be returned to authors before review.
Submission Checklist
- The submission is original and not under review elsewhere.
- The file is in Microsoft Word, RTF, or OpenOffice format.
- The manuscript follows the formatting and referencing rules above.
- For blind review, author-identifying details have been removed.
- A cover letter and authorship/conflict-of-interest declaration are included.
Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers assess originality, methodological rigour, clarity, and contribution. Reviews should be constructive and returned within the agreed timeframe. Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and treat manuscripts as confidential.
Editor Guidelines
Editors make decisions based solely on scholarly merit, manage the double-blind process impartially, and uphold the journal’s ethics policies at every stage.
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