CALL FOR PAPERS
The EU Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (EU-JICMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of Mass Communication, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly research, critical discourse, and interdisciplinary studies in the fields of communication, journalism, media studies, digital communication, and related disciplines.
To enhance the reach and impact of its publications, EU-JICMS is indexed in leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP. This extensive indexation ensures global visibility, accessibility, scholarly recognition, and increased citation impact, thereby promoting international academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and research dissemination.
Subject Areas
The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Mass Communication
• Journalism and Media Studies
• Broadcasting and Digital Media
• Public Relations and Advertising
• Strategic Communication
• Development Communication
• Political Communication
• Health Communication
• Digital Journalism
• Social Media Studies
• Film and Multimedia Studies
• Corporate Communication
• Communication and Society
• International Communication
• New Media and Emerging Technologies
• Media Ethics and Law
• Crisis and Risk Communication
• Visual Communication
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
• Gender and Media Studies
• Media Literacy and Audience Research
Submission Guidelines
Cover Page Requirements
• Title of the manuscript
• Author(s)’ full name(s) with surname underlined
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Email address(es) and phone number(s)
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words
• Keywords: 4–5 keywords
• Language: English or French
Manuscript Formatting
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5 throughout; single spacing for abstract and block quotations
• Length: Maximum 18 pages
• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Referencing and Citation
• Acceptable styles: APA 7th edition or MLA 9th edition
• Authors are encouraged to cite indigenous scholarship where applicable
• At least 70% of references should be recent (within the last 10 years), except in exceptional cases
Plagiarism Policy
• Manuscripts must not exceed 20% similarity (checked via Turnitin)
Important Information
• Plagiarism level must not exceed 20% (checked via Turnitin)
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through the official online submission portal accessible via this link https://tinyurl.com/2ffdheb5
• Submission Notice: Please note that the journal only accepts online submissions; any article submitted via the enquiry email will not be processed.
• Authors are advised to cite indigenous authors as much as possible, and a minimum of 70% of the total references should not be more than 10 years old except in exceptional cases.
Publication Details
• Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
• Articles are published in both print and Open Access formats, ensuring global accessibility and visibility
Important Dates
• Current Edition: Volume ……………………………..
• Submission Deadline: ………………………………..
• Publication Date: ………………………………..
Publication Fees
• Review Fee: ₦6,000 (due upon submission)
• Publication Fee: ₦25,000
• Authors are requested to make their Article Processing Charge (APC) payment via the designated link provided upon submission.
Indexing and Visibility
Published articles are indexed in leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP, ensuring that each contribution attains international scholarly visibility and impact.
The EU Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (EU-JICMS) encourages researchers, practitioners, scholars, and communication experts from diverse disciplines to submit original and impactful manuscripts that contribute to advancing knowledge, media innovation, policy development, and professional practice within communication and media studies.
Contact Information
Contact Person(s): ………………………………………
Phone Number: ………………………………………
Official Email: ………………………………………
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