Aims and Scope

Feedback International Journal of Communication (FIJC) is a peer-reviewed, double-blind academic journal committed to advancing global conversations in the dynamic and interdisciplinary field of communication studies. FIJC provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to disseminate original, high-quality research that contributes to theoretical development, empirical understanding, and practical implications in diverse areas of communication.

Scope of the Journal

FIJC welcomes submissions that explore contemporary and emerging issues in communication, emphasizing theoretical innovation, methodological rigor, and societal relevance. The journal particularly encourages contributions that engage with cross-disciplinary perspectives and offer critical insights into the changing nature of communication in the digital age. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Media Studies

  • Analysis of traditional and new media systems

  • Media representation, ideology, and cultural production

  • Media ethics

  • Media convergence and transmedia storytelling

  • Audience analysis and reception studies

Example Topics: Media portrayal of conflict, the evolution of newsrooms in digital journalism, algorithmic bias in content delivery.

2. Journalism

  • News production and newsroom dynamics

  • Journalism ethics and professional standards

  • Investigative journalism and watchdog roles

  • The impact of digital transformation on journalism practices

  • Crisis reporting and media accountability

Example Topics: Evolution of digital newsrooms, fake news and misinformation, ethical challenges in citizen journalism.

3. Broadcasting Studies

Broadcasting, both in its classical and digital evolutions, holds a pivotal place in the architecture of modern communication. FIJC invites critical and empirical contributions in the realm of:

  • Radio and television studies: formats, genres, and audience impact

  • Evolution of public and private broadcasting institutions

  • Digital migration: from analog to online streaming

  • Community broadcasting and participatory media

  • Policy and regulation in broadcasting industries

  • Content production and storytelling in broadcast media

  • Religious and educational broadcasting

Example Topics: Transformation of Islamic broadcasting in the digital age, youth engagement through podcasting, state versus private narratives in TV news.

4. Interpersonal Communication

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication in relational contexts

  • Communication competence and interpersonal dynamics

  • Identity construction and self-disclosure in digital settings

  • Conflict resolution and dialogue strategies

Example Topics: Online dating communication patterns, emotional expression via emojis, intercultural relationship management.

5. Organizational Communication

  • Communication structures in public and private organizations

  • Internal communication and employee engagement

  • Leadership and strategic communication

  • Crisis and risk communication in institutions

Example Topics: Remote work and digital team collaboration, leadership narratives on social media, communication audits.

6. Digital Communication

  • Social media and virtual community discourse

  • Artificial intelligence, algorithmic communication, and automation

  • Platform studies and user-generated content

  • Networked publics and online activism

Example Topics: TikTok and political expression, WhatsApp in educational communication, AI-generated news and framing effects.

7. Political Communication

  • Campaign communication and media influence

  • Political discourse analysis and rhetoric

  • Civic engagement and digital participation

  • Propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation

Example Topics: Political microtargeting on social platforms, framing of environmental policy debates, digital diplomacy strategies.

8. Cultural and Global Communication

  • Intercultural communication practices

  • Globalization, identity, and media flows

  • Postcolonial, feminist, and critical cultural approaches

  • Transnational media industries and audiences

Example Topics: Representation of Muslim identity in Western media, K-pop fandoms as global subcultures, multilingual journalism.

9. Islamic Communication and Ethics

  • Communication models rooted in Islamic perspectives

  • Dakwah strategies and media engagement

  • Ethics in Islamic broadcasting and journalism

  • Religious discourse and digital piety

Example Topics: Islamic values in influencer culture, ethics in Islamic radio programming, Qur’anic discourse in online sermons.

Publication Types Accepted

FIJC welcomes a range of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Theoretical Papers

  • Literature Reviews

  • Case Studies

  • Conceptual Frameworks

All submissions must demonstrate originality, analytical depth, and relevance to contemporary issues in communication. Manuscripts are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to maintain the highest standards of academic quality.