Mission
Media Scholar — Journal of Media Studies and Humanities is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed bilingual scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in media studies, mass communication, journalism, and the broader humanities. The journal publishes original research in both Hindi and English, reflecting its commitment to India's multilingual intellectual tradition and the global south's scholarly voice.
Founded in January 2023 as a tri-annual publication and transitioning to a bi-annual schedule in 2024, Media Scholar serves as a rigorous platform for faculty, research scholars, independent academics, and media practitioners across India and internationally.
Scope & Thematic Areas
Mass Communication & Media Studies
Theories, effects, and practices of mass communication across print, broadcast, and digital media.
Journalism & News Media
Investigative journalism, media ethics, press freedom, and evolving newsroom practices.
Digital Media & New Technologies
Social media, OTT platforms, AI in media, digital journalism, and online communication.
Film & Cinema Studies
Film theory, documentary studies, regional and national cinema, and media aesthetics.
Political Communication
Election campaigns, political advertising, propaganda, media and democracy.
Folk & Cultural Communication
Traditional media forms, folk arts, tribal communication, and cultural heritage.
Media Law & Policy
Regulatory frameworks, censorship, intellectual property, and media governance in India.
Media Education & Research Methods
Pedagogy in communication studies, research methodologies, and academic inquiry.
Gender, Identity & Representation
Feminist media studies, LGBTQ+ representation, caste, disability, and minority voices.
Development Communication
Health communication, rural media, e-governance, and communication for social change.
Types of Contributions
Peer Review & Publication Ethics
Review Process
All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers. Review criteria include originality, methodological rigour, clarity, and relevance. Authors are notified within 60 days of submission.
Publication Ethics
Media Scholar adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Submitted manuscripts must be original, not under simultaneous review elsewhere, and must not exceed 20% similarity as determined by plagiarism screening.
Open Access Policy
All published articles are freely available under Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 licence. There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees. Authors retain copyright.
Language Policy
Media Scholar accepts manuscripts in English and Hindi. Authors must clearly specify the submission language. Mixed-language manuscripts are not accepted. Abstracts in both languages are encouraged but not mandatory.
Journal at a Glance
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Media Scholar welcomes original research from scholars, faculty, and practitioners across India and globally.