About the Journal
The International Journal of Communication Development is a new journal devoted to the analysis of communication, mass media and development in a global context in both Indian and international perspective. Authors are encouraged to submit high quality, original works which have not appeared, nor are under consideration, in other journals.
Focus
The International Journal of Communication Development examines the way in which similarities and differences open up scope for discussion, research and application in the field of communication, mass media and development. This journal seeks innovative articles, utilizing critical and empirical approaches regarding global communication including, but not limited to, systems, structures, processes, practices and cultures. These articles could deal with content, as well as its production, consumption and effects, all of which are situated within inter- and trans-national, cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary and especially comparative perspectives.
Need for this journal
We live in a communication era, with rapid expansion in the reach of mass media and improved techniques for interpersonal exchange of ideas. The advent of the cheap transistor radio, for example, has brought this medium to remote corners of even the least-developed countries, where a lack of electricity can be overcome by solar-powered transmitters and receivers. The full impact of communication on development and of development on communication is just starting to be seen. Mass media can raise awareness and public understanding of the social implications of problems. And these need to be researched and the findings reported. We wanted to launch a platform to make such studies public and give the researchers a chance to showcase their work.
Themes for the launch issue
We live in a communication era, with rapid expansion in the reach of mass media and improved techniques for interpersonal exchange of ideas. The advent of the cheap transistor radio, for example, has brought this medium to remote corners of even the least-developed countries, where a lack of electricity can be overcome by solar-powered transmitters and receivers. The full impact of communication on development and of development on communication is just starting to be seen. Mass media can raise awareness and public understanding of the social implications of problems. And these need to be researched and the findings reported. We wanted to launch a platform to make such studies public and give the researchers a chance to showcase their work.