Objectives and Scope

JCCS Policy � Section D.1

Objectives and Scope

Journal of Communication and Cultural Studies (JCCS) � Published by Mahesa Research Center

Journal of Communication and Cultural Studies (JCCS) (DOI Prefix: 10.34007/jccs) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published biannually (March and September) by Mahesa Research Center, Medan, Indonesia. JCCS is dedicated to advancing empirical research, theoretical innovation, and critical discourse at the intersection of human communication, media ecosystems, social structures, and cultural dynamics in local, national, and global contexts.

1. Core Objectives

  • Disseminate Rigorous Empirical & Critical Scholarship: Provide an authoritative academic forum for original field research, digital ethnographies, mixed-methods studies, and critical cultural analyses.
  • Bridge Communication Theory and Cultural Practice: Foster interdisciplinary dialogue connecting communication sciences with sociology, cultural anthropology, and contemporary media studies.
  • Promote Nusantara & Global South Perspectives: Elevate empirical insights into Indonesian, Southeast Asian, and Global South cultural heritage, intercultural dialogue, and digital transformation alongside international scholarship.
  • Support Evidence-Based Media & Cultural Policy: Inform media literacy, public communication ethics, cultural preservation, and digital platform governance.

2. Disciplinary Focus and Scope Matrix

Core Pillar Specific Research Sub-Themes & Topics
1. Communication Studies Interpersonal, family, and generational communication; organizational and corporate communication; public relations and strategic crisis communication; political communication, public opinion, and election campaigns; intercultural and cross-cultural communication; health, environmental, and development communication.
2. Media & Digital Culture New media, social media algorithms, and platform capitalism; digital journalism and fact-checking; film, cinema, and television representation studies; semiotics, discourse analysis, and multimodal framing; audience reception and fan cultures; media literacy, ethics, and regulatory policies.
3. Sociology of Culture & Media Social structures, stratification, and social change; sociology of media and digital communities; gender, youth subcultures, and social movements; urban and rural sociocultural transformation; public sphere dynamics and civic engagement.
4. Cultural & Visual Anthropology Ethnographic studies of local wisdom, indigenous traditions, and ritual practices; ethnic identity formation and diaspora communities; visual anthropology and material culture; language, folklore, and intangible cultural heritage preservation.