Focus and Scope
Journal of Communication Studies: CommVersa is an academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in communication studies. The name "CommVersa" is derived from a combination of Communication and Versa (originating from Universal, Versatile), symbolizing the dynamic and flexible nature of communication across various aspects and disciplines. CommVersa publishes high-quality research covering a broad spectrum of communication studies, including but not limited to:
1. Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media
- Print, electronic, and digital journalism
- Mass media and mass communication effects
- Media content production and broadcasting
- Media regulations, ethics, and journalistic law
- Media and democracy
2. Political Communication and International Diplomacy
- Political campaigns and government communication
- Public diplomacy, international relations, and soft power
- Public opinion, propaganda, and media framing
- The role of media in shaping political narratives
- International communication and globalization
3. Marketing Communication, Branding, and Public Relations
- Public Relations (PR) and reputation management
- Branding, advertising, and digital marketing
- Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) strategies
- Communication in entrepreneurship, startups, and technology-based businesses
4. Organizational Communication, Business, and Entrepreneurship
- Internal and external organizational communication
- Leadership communication and corporate culture
- Communication strategies for startups and MSMEs
- Innovation communication and digital transformation in business
- Crisis communication management in corporations
5. Intercultural and Multicultural Communication
- Communication in multicultural societies
- Cultural adaptation in international communication
- Interethnic and interfaith communication
- Cultural representation in the media
6. Digital Communication, Social Media, and Information Technology
- Communication behaviour in social media and digital engagement
- Social media algorithms and their impact on communication patterns
- Big Data, AI, and digital communication analysis
- Disinformation, hoaxes, and digital information security
7. Crisis Communication and Risk Management
- Communication in disasters and emergencies
- Risk communication in social and environmental issues
- Cybersecurity communication and digital privacy
- Information management in crisis situations
8. Visual Communication, Design, and Creative Industries
- Visual communication design and multimedia
- Storytelling in creative industries and digital media
- Film, music, and popular culture in communication
- Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Metaverse in communication
9. Educational Communication and Media Literacy
- Communication in education and e-learning
- Media literacy and educational communication
- Educational technology and innovations in learning communication
- Interpersonal communication in teaching and communication psychology
10. Development Communication and Sustainability
- Communication in social and economic development
- Environmental communication and climate change
- The role of media in advocacy and community empowerment
- Communication in local community empowerment
11. Legal Communication and Media Regulations
- Ethics and law in communication
- Privacy rights and social media regulations
- Cybersecurity awareness and data protection
- Broadcasting and mass media regulations
12. Communication and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AI in journalistic content creation
- Chatbots and human-machine interaction in communication
- AI in marketing and public communication strategies
- Ethical challenges in AI-based communication
13. Urban Communication and Sociology of Communication
- Communication in urban society and smart cities
- The role of communication in urban governance and public transportation
- Urban storytelling in digital media
- Community communication in urban environments
14. Tourism and Hospitality Communication
- Communication in destination branding
- Communication strategies in the hospitality industry
- Digitalization of the tourism industry and social media
- Crisis communication in the tourism industry
- Virtual Tourism and Augmented Reality
15. Religious Communication and Da’wah
- Interfaith communication in social harmony
- Islamic media and da’wah communication
- Digitalization in religious communication
- The role of media in spreading religious understanding
16. Health Communication
- Health promotion and public health campaigns
- Communication in disease prevention
- Communication in health institutions (doctor-patient communication)
- Telemedicine and digital health communication
- Mental health and communication
- Health hoaxes and medical literacy
17. Communication and Future Technologies
- Blockchain in communication and decentralized media
- Web 3.0 and the future of digital communication
- The role of AI and chatbots in public communication
- NFTs and communication in the creative ecosystem
18. Psychological and Behavioral Communication
- Neurocommunication (the relationship between communication and the human brain)
- Psychological Communication (how individuals process communication messages)
- Persuasive Communication and Attitude Change
- Media Effects on Social Behavior
19. Gender Communication and Feminism
- Gender representation in the media
- Gender equality communication
- Feminism in communication studies
- Masculinity and femininity in popular media
20. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) and Communication
- VR/AR in Journalism and Media
- Human-Machine Interaction in Virtual Environments
- The role of the Metaverse in Social Communication
- Virtual Simulation in Learning and Training
All submitted manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s manuscript preparation guidelines.