About the Journal

The Journal of Communications, Media and Society (JOCMAS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, reliable, and ethically sound research across the full spectrum of communications and media. The journal upholds the highest standards of editorial transparency and research integrity, fully adhering to the DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. Our mission is to support rigorous scientific communication, promote global accessibility to research, and ensure that all published work meets internationally recognized ethical and methodological standards.

Aims & Scope

JOCMAS aims to advance knowledge in Media and Communication by providing a platform for rigorous, transparent, and reproducible research. The journal welcomes contributions that improve understanding of communications, media and arts.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Public relations
  • Film and arts
  • Media Marketing
  • Political communication

Article types include original research articles, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, brief reports, case reports, editorials, and letters to the editor.

Audience

The journal serves media practitioners, researchers, educators, students, and communication professionals who seek current, peer-reviewed evidence to inform media practice and policy in the global scientific community.

Journal Profile

Full Title: Journal of Communications, Media and Society (JOCMAS)
ISSN (Print): 2026-5131
Publication Model: Open access, peer-reviewed
Publication Frequency: Annually (1 issue/year)
Language: English

All articles are published online with assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure persistent citation and long-term accessibility.

All previously published content remains permanently accessible. DOIs and metadata for articles published under both titles are preserved and maintained through Crossref and the journal's digital archiving services. JOCMAS ensures long-term digital preservation of all published content through recognized preservation  archival services. All articles—past and present—remain permanently accessible, discoverable, and citable.

Ownership & Publisher

JOCMAS is owned and published by University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC)

Publisher:
University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC)
Address: No.5 Alboran Street, South Legon (GA-194-3855)

The publisher supports the journal’s editorial independence and ensures that ethical, legal, and technical standards conform to international norms for scholarly publishing.

Editorial Governance

Editorial decisions at JOCMAS are made independently of the publisher and are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and relevance of submitted work.

  • The Editor-in-Chief has ultimate responsibility for editorial decisions and overall scientific direction of the journal.
  • Section Editors manage peer review in their areas of expertise and provide recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Editorial Board Members advise on journal policy, contribute to strategic development, and may act as reviewers or guest editors.

Editorial appointments are periodically reviewed to ensure diversity in expertise, institution, and geographic representation.