Focus and Scope

The Journal of Communication, Media, and Development Studies (COMMEDIES) is International Journal of Communication, Media, and Development Studies. The Journal is published by the Undergraduate Program in Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, State University of Surabaya. While the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor are affiliated with Universitas Negeri Surabaya, the editorial board including section editors and peer reviewers comprises prominent academics from various national and international institutions. The scope of COMMEDIES encompasses research in communication science, media studies, and communication for social change.

All submissions to COMMEDIES undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and validity of published research. This journal encourages the submission of papers that present innovative and original research contributing to the advancement of theories, methodologies, and practical applications in the fields of communications, media studies, communication for social change.

COMMEDIES is committed to promoting open access to scientific research and aims to make knowledge widely available to researchers, practitioners, and students, particularly in developing countries who may have limited access to costly scientific resources. This journal also seeks to foster collaboration and partnerships among researchers in Indonesia, the ASEAN region, and around the world, facilitating the exchange of ideas and interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of communication, media studies, and communication for social change.