Volume 3 Issue 2 2025
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The Role of Media Law and Policy in Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion within Indian Newsrooms and Media Leadership
This chapter, titled “Bridging the Divide,” really digs into a frustrating reality here in India: why are so few women making it to the top in our newsrooms and media houses? We see tons of bright women pouring out of journalism schools and starting their careers, but then, the ladder just seems to stop for Continue reading
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Uses and Gratification of WhatsApp among Vikram Dev University Students of Jeypore, Odisha
The research paper titled Uses and Gratification of WhatsApp among Vikram Deb University Students of Jeypore, Odisha investigates the usage patterns and gratifications of WhatsApp among students at Vikram Dev University in Jeypore, Odisha, India. The research aims to understand the factors influencing WhatsApp use, the intensity of its usage, and its impact on students’ Continue reading
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Framing Politics: Dissecting Bias and Agenda-Setting in Indian National Parties’ posts on ‘X’
Introduction: Communication on political issues is the cornerstone of democracy. Social media empowers individuals to share political information. A virtual platform like ‘X’ (formally Twitter) has protected and integrated its online communication channels to establish a virtual social network. Political elites, media professionals, and the public utilize ‘X’ to provide their opinions and thoughts on Continue reading
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Menstrual Health and Hygiene through the Lens of Positive Deviance: A Scoping Review of Literature on Emerging Concepts in Health Promotional Studies in India
Menstruation around the world is a phenomenon that is considered taboo due to a lack of proper awareness and education. However, for a better insight of issues related to menstrual health and hygiene, health approaches involving people’s participation are necessary. In this scoping review paper, the researchers will highlight the importance of one such technique Continue reading
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The Architect of Ruin: A Comparative Analysis of Select Characters of Motivation for Revenge of Othello and Omkara
This research utilizes a Qualitative Comparative Content Analysis (QCCA) to explore the significant differences in the motivation for revenge between Iago in William Shakespeare’s Othello and Langda Tyagi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s film, Omkara. The examination reveals that although both adversaries are essential triggers for tragic downfall, the adaptation essentially re-establishes the essence of their malevolence. Continue reading
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Reframing Disability in Media: Insights from the International Purple–We Care Film Festival 2025 and the Imperative of Inclusive Representation
Disability, despite being an integral part of human diversity, continues to be portrayed in the media through limited and often misleading frames of charity, tragedy, or inspiration. The gap between the lived experiences of persons with disabilities and their mediated representation remains one of the most persistent challenges in global communication. This paper examines how Continue reading
Recent Posts
- The Role of Media Law and Policy in Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion within Indian Newsrooms and Media Leadership
- Uses and Gratification of WhatsApp among Vikram Dev University Students of Jeypore, Odisha
- Framing Politics: Dissecting Bias and Agenda-Setting in Indian National Parties’ posts on ‘X’
- Menstrual Health and Hygiene through the Lens of Positive Deviance: A Scoping Review of Literature on Emerging Concepts in Health Promotional Studies in India
- The Architect of Ruin: A Comparative Analysis of Select Characters of Motivation for Revenge of Othello and Omkara
About us
Journal of Media Scholars
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Media professionals around the world engage in active information and perspective sharing across different platforms. Nevertheless, scholarly articles face certain limitations, particularly in regions like the global south. This is especially evident for scholars specializing in Modern Indian Languages, who lack sufficient academic journals that offer opportunities to contribute their insights and address media, communication, and societal issues.
Our objective is to address this gap by publishing research papers in Hindi and English twice a year. Our journal covers a broad range of topics within Media Studies and related fields, and it undergoes a rigorous peer-review process. Media Scholar began in January, 2023 in the online mode as a tri-annual journal. It later became Bi-annual in 2024. By offering a bilingual (Hindi & English) platform for Mass Communication, we aim to serve students, faculty members, and professionals within the industry.