Aim

Global Communication and Media Studies (GCMS) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal focused on unpacking the complex interactions between communication, media, and globalization. Its primary aim is to advance scholarly discourse on how global interconnectedness reshapes media systems, communication practices, and digital ecosystems—and how these, in turn, influence cultural, political, social, and economic processes worldwide. The journal seeks to transcend regional and disciplinary boundaries, publishing rigorous research that balances analysis of global trends (e.g., transnational media flows, platform globalization) with attention to local contexts (e.g., cultural adaptation of media, regional media policies). Additionally, it aims to inform evidence-based policy and ethical practice, supporting efforts to foster inclusive, equitable, and responsible global communication environments aligned with broader societal goals.

Scope

The journal encompasses a wide range of topics related to global communication and media, including but not limited to:

• Comparative global media systems: Cross-national analysis of media ownership, regulation, funding models, and institutional structures (e.g., public service media vs. commercial media in global contexts).
• Digital media and global connectivity: The role of social media, streaming platforms, and digital technologies in enabling transnational communication; challenges of global digital divides, platform governance, and cross-border data flows.
• Intercultural and transcultural communication: Cultural exchange and conflict in global media; language and communication barriers in cross-border interactions; the role of media in shaping cultural soft power and intercultural understanding.
• Global journalism and news dynamics:International news production, distribution, and consumption; the impact of global events (e.g., pandemics, conflicts) on local newsrooms; challenges of misinformation and disinformation in transnational news environments.
• Media, globalization, and social change: Media’s role in advancing global social movements (e.g., climate activism, human rights campaigns); media’s influence on public perceptions of global issues (e.g., migration, inequality).
• Global political communication: Media’s role in international relations, diplomatic communication, and global policy debates; political advertising and messaging in transnational contexts.
• Cultural industries and global media content: Global markets for film, television, music, and digital content; localization and glocalization of media products; debates around cultural imperialism, cultural hybridity, and indigenous media resistance.
• Ethical, legal, and policy issues: Media freedom and censorship in global contexts; cross-border media regulation; data privacy, intellectual property, and ethical challenges of global media technologies.
• Global media audiences: Transnational audience behavior, media consumption patterns across cultures, and audience reception of global media content (e.g., fan cultures, audience resistance).