WELCOME to
The Global
Network of Communication Scholars
The first issue of
Global Media Journal,
devoted to exploring the world of communication, was launched
online in fall of 2002. Since then, this groundbreaking
publication has steadily and firmly established itself as a
journal to address diverse interests of students, teachers,
scholars, researchers, and institutions engaged in
international activities, particularly
communication.
Aims and Scope:
Global Media
Journal publishes works that
assess existing media structures and practices, such as global
media concentration, globalization of TV genres, global media
and consumer culture, the role of media in democratic
governance and global justice, propaganda, media reception and
cultural practice, commercialization of news, new media
technologies, media regulations, regional media, alternative
media, and other timely issues.
Outstanding
Features:
Global Media
Journal
has established a remarkable network of independent
editions, including: African,
American,
Arabian (in print and online),
Australian, Brazilian, Canadian (in
English and French), Chinese (in print and online),
German, Indian, Malaysian,
Mediterranean,
Mexican,
Pakistan, Persian,
Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, and
Turkish.
As a premiere and leading digital
publication, Global Media
Journal:
·
Will continue to expand and add new editions around the
globe.
·
Is
advised by an editorial board of prominent International
Communication scholars.
·
Publishes refereed papers, invited papers, and book reviews.
·
Offers an opportunity to graduate students to publish their
work.
·
Publishes commentaries about issues pertaining to media and
globalization.
·
Facilitates exchange of information and ideas through its
“Dialogue” section.
·
Is included in prominent indexes and lists throughout the
world.
·
Papers published in the Journal are accepted by most
universities throughout the world for promotion and tenure
purposes.
Frequency: Global Media Journal is
published semi-annually (spring and fall), each
issue focuses on
a particular theme, topic, or region of the world.
Subscription: Since its
inauguration, Global Media
Journal has been available to
interested
individuals for free (open access).
Sponsorship:
Global Media
Journal is hosted by the
Center for
Global Studies at
Purdue University
Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, USA and its various
editions
are sponsored by major universities throughout the
world.
Affiliation:
Global Media
Journal is the official publication of the
Global Communication Association.
Copyright:
Although
contributing authors retain copyright, they give permission
to
Global Media Journal
to reprint their published articles in other electronic and
print formats, including books.
Support:
I have greatly benefited
from the advice of my numerous colleagues and friends
throughout the world--many of whom are serving as editors and
advisory board members of the Journal. Without
their kind cooperation and encouragement, this ambitious
project could not have come to fruition. My sincere thanks to the GMJ
guest editors,
global edition editors, and the advisory board members of all GMJ
editions!
Disclaimer:
Views expressed in this
Journal are not necessarily endorsed by the editors,
Purdue University Calumet, and other GMJ editors and sponsoring
universities throughout the world.
In the tradition of other academic
journals, the themes and contents of the Global Media
Journal are determined by the Editors and the
Advisory Board members. All inquiries should be directed
to the editors of a specific issue and edition.
With warm regards!
Yahya R. Kamalipour
Founder and Managing Editor
Professor and
Department Head
Department of
Communication and Creative Arts
Purdue University
Calumet
2200 169th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46323-2094,
USA
Phone: (219) 989-2880
Fax: (219)
989-2008
Email: kamaliyr@purduecal.edu
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