Submissions

We welcome high-quality submissions that advance knowledge in media studies, journalism, and communication research. Please review our guidelines carefully before submitting.

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Quick Start Guide

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Register

Create an author account or login to existing account

2

Prepare

Format your manuscript according to our guidelines

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Submit

Upload your manuscript through our submission system

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Review

Track your submission through peer review process

Article Types We Accept

Research Articles

Length: 6,000-8,000 words
Requirements: Original empirical research with clear methodology, results, and discussion sections.

Review Articles

Length: 5,000-7,000 words
Requirements: Comprehensive analysis of existing literature on a specific topic with critical evaluation.

Theoretical Papers

Length: 4,000-6,000 words
Requirements: Original theoretical contributions to media and communication theory.

Case Studies

Length: 3,000-5,000 words
Requirements: In-depth analysis of specific media phenomena, organizations, or practices.

Book Reviews

Length: 1,000-1,500 words
Requirements: Critical evaluation of recent publications relevant to media studies.

Short Communications

Length: 1,500-3,000 words
Requirements: Brief reports on preliminary findings, methodological innovations, or timely topics.

Formatting Guidelines

Manuscript Format

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or rich text format (.rtf)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
  • Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides
  • Page Numbers: Bottom center of each page
  • Language: Clear, concise academic English

Title Page Requirements

  • Article Title: Concise and descriptive (maximum 15 words)
  • Author Information: Full names, affiliations, and contact details
  • ORCID IDs: Required for all authors
  • Corresponding Author: Clearly designated with email address
  • Abstract: 150-250 words summarizing the study
  • Keywords: 4-6 keywords for indexing purposes

Citations and References

  • Style: APA 7th Edition format
  • In-text Citations: (Author, Year) or (Author, Year, p. #)
  • Reference List: Alphabetical order by first author's surname
  • DOIs: Include DOIs for all sources when available
  • URLs: Include access dates for web sources
  • Minimum References: At least 20 current, relevant sources

Figures and Tables

  • Quality: High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI)
  • Format: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF for figures
  • Captions: Descriptive captions for all figures and tables
  • Placement: Reference in text, place after first mention
  • Permissions: Obtain rights for copyrighted materials
  • Accessibility: Alt text descriptions for screen readers

Submission Requirements Checklist

Manuscript Files

Ethical Requirements

Author Information

Technical Requirements

Review Process

Initial Submission

Your manuscript is submitted and assigned to an editor. You will receive a confirmation email with your submission ID.

Within 24 hours

Editorial Screening

The editor reviews your submission for scope, quality, and adherence to guidelines. Manuscripts may be desk-rejected at this stage.

1-2 weeks

Peer Review

Manuscripts passing initial screening are sent to expert reviewers. We use double-blind peer review process.

6-8 weeks

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes a decision: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.

1-2 weeks after reviews

Revision (if needed)

Authors have the opportunity to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editor feedback.

Author determined

Publication

Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, and final formatting before online publication.

4-6 weeks

Important Policies

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are checked for plagiarism. Manuscripts with significant overlap with published work will be rejected. Proper attribution is required for all sources.

Revision Policy

Authors have 60 days to submit major revisions and 30 days for minor revisions. Extensions may be granted upon request with valid justification.

Withdrawal Policy

Authors may withdraw submissions before peer review begins. Withdrawal during review requires editor approval and may affect future submissions.

Confidentiality

All submissions are treated confidentially. Reviewers and editors sign confidentiality agreements. Manuscripts are not shared without permission.

Submission Support

Need Help?

Our editorial team is here to assist you with the submission process. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

submission@gbjournals.org

Response time: Within 2 business days

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