About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Communication Papers: Media Literacy and Gender Studies (e-ISSN: 2014-6752) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access academic journal published by the POMAC Research Group (Power, Mass Media and Global Cultures) at the University of Girona.

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, book reviews, and invited essays in the broad field of Communication and Media Studies. Particular attention is given to research on:

•    Media Literacy
  • Gender and Feminist Media Studies
  • Journalism Studies
  • Audiovisual Communication
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Digital Media and Platform Studies
  • Media, Power and Culture
  • Communication Technologies and Society
  • Audience and Reception Studies
  • Critical Media and Cultural Studies

Communication Papers welcomes interdisciplinary and international contributions that advance theoretical, methodological, and empirical debates within the field of communication.

The journal accepts submissions in English, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, French, Italian, Galician, and Basque. Titles, abstracts, and keywords must be provided in English. Additional language requirements may apply according to the journal’s editorial policies.

Communication Papers follows a double-blind peer review process and publishes two issues per year. All submissions are evaluated on the basis of originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Communication Papers is a Diamond Open Access journal. The journal does not charge article submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), or publication fees. All content is freely available immediately upon publication.

The journal is committed to promoting international scholarly dialogue and the dissemination of high-quality research in communication, media, gender studies, and media literacy.