About the Journal

About the Journal

  • Overview

This overview includes the vision, mission, values, and objectives of the journal.

A peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing research in media and communication sciences, offering an open-access platform for researchers and academics. The journal was first issued in 2005 by the College of Media at the University of Baghdad and is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. The journal follows rigorous scientific review procedures to ensure academic accuracy and adheres to an open-access policy, making its content fully available to readers. Submitted papers must be based on trusted scientific methodologies, particularly those that offer innovative contributions to analytical approaches, apply theoretical models to empirical research, discuss and apply key concepts, and identify and analyze emerging phenomena in the fields of media and communication, with an emphasis on critical thinking and analysis.

  • Vision

To be a leading scientific platform that contributes to the development of academic research in the fields of media and communication, promoting an understanding of their role and impact on societies both locally and globally.

  • Mission

The journal aims to publish top-notch research grounded in solid scientific principles, advancing the academic field of media and communication, and providing solutions to today's media challenges.

  • Values
  1. Quality and Excellence: Dedicated to publishing research that meets high academic standards.
  2. Innovation and Creativity: Fostering studies that offer new insights and unique experiences.
  3. Credibility and Transparency: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in peer review and publication.
  4. Neutrality and Objectivity: Applying scientific methodology in selecting and publishing research.
  5. Collaboration: Encouraging interaction between researchers and academic institutions locally and internationally.
  • Objectives
  1. To publish original research and scholarly studies encompassing both traditional and emerging forms of media.
  2. To provide a rigorous academic forum for the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and critical debates among researchers and specialists in media and communication.
  3. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge by developing and disseminating innovative approaches to contemporary media challenges.
  4. To undertake systematic analyses of media phenomena and critically evaluate their implications for individuals and societies.
  5. To promote comparative scholarship that investigates diverse media practices across local, regional, and global contexts.
  6. Support applied research offering practical solutions to media-related issues.

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