Call for Papers: Journal of Language, Communication, and Media Studies (JLACOMS)

2025-11-03

Under the auspices of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), the Department of Communication Studies invites submissions to the Journal of Language, Communication, and Media Studies (JLACOMS). All abstracts must be submitted online through the dedicated portal. As part of the submission process, you are required to register in order to submit. Submissions via email or other methods will not be accepted. The designated author is responsible for submitting the abstract's content and acting as the primary contact for submission and correspondence. He/she must also share related information with co-authors as needed.

We Seek Research That:

 

·      Addresses real challenges facing African businesses, communities, and institutions

·      Offers practical solutions grounded in local realities

·      Bridges theory and practice in emerging market contexts

 

Priority Areas Include:

·      Language and communication | Development & communication | Business communication | Media, religion & identity | Media, culture, and society | Communication theory, practice, and policy | Communicating civic engagement | Communicating cultural studies | Digital technologies | Ethics in communication and media | Public Relations | Journalism studies | Interpersonal/intercultural communication | Mass communication | Social media | Media literacy

 

 

 

What Makes Your Research Compelling?

 

·      Does it tackle Africa’s Public Relations or Journalism landscape? Ethical Communication? Digital inclusion?

 

Submission Requirements:

Format: Microsoft Word

Structured abstract: 250 words maximum (Purpose, Design/Methodology, Findings, Social implications, Practical Implications, Originality/Value)

Article length: 7,000 words maximum (all inclusive)

Style: APA referencing style (7th edition)

Review: Double-blind peer review

Similarity index: ≤20%

Generative Artificial Intelligence index: Zero %

Open Access: Published under CC BY 4.0 license

Submission portal: https://journals.upsa.edu.gh/index.php/jlacoms/about/submissions  

Closing Date: 01 February, 2026.