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Meet the distinguished editorial team of International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, comprised of leading experts in media studies, journalism, and communication research from around the world.
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Jane Smith
Editor-in-Chief
Institution: University of European Sciences, Department of Communication
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Term: 2022 - Present
Biography
Dr. Jane Smith is a distinguished scholar in digital media and corporate communication with over 15 years of research experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Amsterdam and has published extensively on social media impact, digital transformation, and organizational communication strategies.
Research Interests
Recent Key Publications
- Smith, J. (2023). "Digital Transformation in Corporate Communication." Journal of Business Communication, 45(2), 123-145.
- Smith, J. & Anderson, K. (2022). "Social Media Crisis Management: A European Perspective." Communication Research, 38(4), 456-478.
- Smith, J. (2021). "The Future of Media Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches." Media Studies Quarterly, 29(3), 78-95.
Associate Editors
Dr. Michael Johnson
Associate Editor
Institution: Berlin Institute of Technology
Specialization: Digital Media Studies
Location: Berlin, Germany
Dr. Sarah Williams
Associate Editor
Institution: University of Barcelona
Specialization: Corporate Communication
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Prof. Hans Mueller
Associate Editor
Institution: University of Vienna
Specialization: Media Psychology
Location: Vienna, Austria
Dr. Marie Dubois
Associate Editor
Institution: Sorbonne University
Specialization: Political Communication
Location: Paris, France
Editorial Board
Our Editorial Board consists of renowned scholars from leading universities across Europe and beyond, providing expertise across all areas of media and communication studies.
Western Europe
Prof. Ana García
Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Media Ethics & Law
Dr. Paolo Rossi
University of Milan, Italy
Digital Humanities
Prof. Emma Thompson
University of Oxford, UK
Journalism Studies
Dr. Klaus Weber
University of Munich, Germany
Media Technology
Northern Europe
Prof. Lars Andersen
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Health Communication
Dr. Astrid Björk
Stockholm University, Sweden
Media Sociology
Prof. Mika Virtanen
University of Helsinki, Finland
Digital Media
Dr. Ingrid Hansen
University of Oslo, Norway
Crisis Communication
Eastern Europe
Prof. Jan Kowalski
University of Warsaw, Poland
Social Media
Dr. Sofia Popov
Sofia University, Bulgaria
Intercultural Communication
Prof. Václav Novák
Charles University, Czech Republic
Media History
Dr. Elena Ionescu
University of Bucharest, Romania
Public Relations
International Advisory Board
Prof. John Anderson
Columbia University, USA
Media Economics
Dr. Yuki Tanaka
University of Tokyo, Japan
Cross-Cultural Media
Prof. Sarah Brown
University of Toronto, Canada
Media Policy
Dr. Michael Chen
University of Sydney, Australia
Digital Innovation
Prof. Maria Santos
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Latin American Media
Dr. Ahmed Hassan
Cairo University, Egypt
Middle Eastern Media
Outstanding Reviewers
We recognize the invaluable contribution of our peer reviewers who ensure the quality and integrity of published research.
2024 Outstanding Reviewer Awards
Excellence in Reviews
- Dr. Robert Martinez (University of Valencia)
- Prof. Lisa Wong (University of Edinburgh)
- Dr. Thomas Fischer (University of Zurich)
Timely Review Award
- Dr. Anna Petrov (Moscow State University)
- Prof. Carlos Mendez (University of Barcelona)
- Dr. Jennifer Taylor (University of Manchester)
2024 Reviewer Statistics
Editorial Policies & Guidelines
Ethical Standards
- Adherence to COPE guidelines
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Plagiarism detection and prevention
- Research integrity assurance
Diversity & Inclusion
- Gender balance in editorial roles
- Geographic representation
- Career stage diversity
- Institutional variety
Review Process
- Double-blind peer review
- Expert reviewer selection
- Constructive feedback requirement
- Timely review completion
Open Access
- Creative Commons licensing
- Immediate publication
- No author fees
- Global accessibility