Manuscript Type

JCS: Journal of Communication Studies accepts original scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the development of theories, research, and practices in communication studies, Islamic communication studies, and related fields. The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and interdisciplinary contributions that address communication phenomena, broadcasting, cross-cultural communication, digital media, Islamic studies, and university-community engagement.

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Articles
   Articles presenting original empirical research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches. These manuscripts should provide clear research objectives, appropriate methodologies, substantial findings, and meaningful contributions to communication studies, Islamic communication, broadcasting, digital media, or related fields.

2. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles
   Articles that develop, examine, or critically discuss concepts, theories, models, and frameworks relevant to communication studies, Islamic communication studies, and related disciplines. Manuscripts should offer a clear theoretical contribution and demonstrate their relevance to existing scholarship.

3. Review Articles
   Articles that critically synthesize and evaluate existing scholarly literature on specific topics in communication, Islamic communication, broadcasting, cross-cultural communication, digital media, or related areas. Reviews should identify significant themes, research gaps, and potential directions for future research.

4. Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analyses
   Articles that systematically identify, select, assess, and synthesize relevant scholarly studies using transparent and reproducible procedures. Meta-analyses may be submitted when appropriate quantitative evidence is available and can be meaningfully combined.

5. Case Studies and Action Research Articles
   Articles presenting in-depth investigations of communication practices, media organizations, Islamic communication activities, community outreach programs, educational initiatives, or other relevant real-world contexts. Action research manuscripts should demonstrate systematic reflection and provide evidence of practical improvement or community engagement.

6. Methodological Articles
   Articles introducing, developing, adapting, or critically evaluating research methods, analytical frameworks, data collection techniques, or methodological approaches relevant to communication and Islamic studies. Submissions should clearly explain the methodological contribution and its potential application in future research.

7. Community Engagement and Outreach Research Articles
   Articles examining university-community partnerships, community-based communication initiatives, public engagement, participatory research, religious outreach (dakwah), digital literacy, and other outreach activities. These manuscripts should demonstrate a clear research basis and explain their theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions to communities and academic scholarship.

8. Short Communications and Research Briefs
   Concise manuscripts reporting significant preliminary findings, emerging communication phenomena, innovative practices, or timely research insights. Submissions should present a clear scholarly contribution despite their limited scope.

All submissions must fall within the journal’s scope, demonstrate academic rigor, follow appropriate ethical standards, and make a clear contribution to the advancement of communication studies, Islamic communication studies, or related interdisciplinary fields. Manuscripts must be original, must not have been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.