About the Journal

JIKARA (Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi dan Narasi) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to publishing high-quality, original, and rigorous research in the field of Communication Studies. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for the dissemination of theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge and critical discourse in communication and media studies.

JIKARA encompasses, but is not limited to, research in journalism, strategic communication, and diverse areas within communication and media scholarship. The journal particularly welcomes contributions addressing contemporary communication issues that intersect with related disciplines such as psychology, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. Literature review articles that provide comprehensive and critical analyses of existing scholarship are also encouraged.

The scope of the journal includes:

  1. Contemporary Communication Issues

  2. Political Sociology

  3. Communication and Culture

  4. Mass Communication

  5. Persuasive Communication

  6. Intercultural Communication

  7. Sociology of Communication in Rural and Urban Communities

  8. Social and Political Issues