Aim

The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, students, practitioners, and communication professionals to publish original and high-quality scholarly works in the fields of general communication and Islamic communication.

The journal seeks to promote the development of communication theories, methods, and practices that are ethical, inclusive, critical, and responsive to social, cultural, religious, and technological changes. It also encourages interdisciplinary studies that integrate contemporary communication perspectives with Islamic values, principles, and traditions.

Through the publication of research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies, and media analyses, the journal is committed to contributing to the advancement of communication studies and strengthening the role of communication in education, social development, religious life, and public discourse.

Scope

The journal publishes scholarly works in general communication and Islamic communication. Its scope is organized from general communication studies to more specialized areas, including:

1. Communication Theory and Philosophy
   • Communication theories and models
   • Philosophy of communication
   • Communication research methods
   • Communication ethics
   • Critical communication studies
2. Interpersonal and Group Communication
   • Interpersonal communication
   • Family communication
   • Group communication
   • Persuasive communication
   • Conflict and crisis communication
   • Verbal and nonverbal communication
3. Organizational and Institutional Communication
   • Organizational communication
   • Leadership communication
   • Corporate communication
   • Institutional communication
   • Public relations
   • Reputation and crisis management
4. Mass Communication and Journalism
   • Mass communication
   • Print, electronic, and online journalism
   • News production and media content
   • Media management
   • Broadcasting
   • Television, radio, film, and audiovisual communication
5. Public and Strategic Communication
   • Public communication
   • Political communication
   • Government communication
   • Public opinion
   • Campaign and advocacy communication
   • Marketing communication
   • Advertising and branding
6. Social, Cultural, and Development Communication
   • Development communication
   • Community communication
   • Communication for social change
   • Intercultural and cross-cultural communication
   • Gender and communication
   • Health communication
   • Environmental communication
   • Educational communication
7. Digital Media and Communication Technology
   • Digital communication
   • Social media studies
   • New media and media convergence
   • Digital journalism
   • Media and digital literacy
   • Artificial intelligence in communication
   • Digital culture and online communities
   • Communication technology and society
8. Religion and Communication
   • Religious communication
   • Media and religion
   • Interfaith communication
   • Religious identity in media
   • Religious moderation
   • Communication of religious institutions
   • Religion, culture, and public discourse
9. Islamic Communication
   • Islamic communication theories and principles
   • Communication ethics in Islam
   • Qur’anic and Hadith-based communication
   • Islamic interpersonal and family communication
   • Islamic organizational communication
   • Communication within mosques, pesantren, and Islamic institutions
   • Islamic public relations
   • Islamic political and social communication
10. Da’wah and Islamic Media
    • Da’wah communication
    • Da’wah strategies and methods
    • Digital da’wah
    • Da’wah through social media
    • Da’wah rhetoric and public speaking
    • Islamic broadcasting
    • Islamic journalism
    • Islamic film and audiovisual content
    • Islamic content production
    • Management of da’wah media
11. Contemporary Issues in Islamic Communication
    • Representation of Islam and Muslims in media
    • Islamic identity in digital culture
    • Islamophobia and media discourse
    • Religious authority in digital media
    • Muslim influencers and digital preachers
    • Islamic communication and popular culture
    • Islamic communication in multicultural societies
    • Islamic communication, peacebuilding, and social harmony
    • Misinformation, hate speech, and digital polarization from an Islamic communication perspective

The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies, and media analyses that contribute to the advancement of general and Islamic communication studies.