Title: Journalism as a Science Watchdog: Theories, Practices, and Implications
Call for Papers | Media and Communication Journal | Volume 14
The peer-reviewed open access journal Media and Communication invites submissions for its upcoming thematic issue titled “Journalism as a Science Watchdog: Theories, Practices, and Implications.” This issue seeks to explore the critical role of journalism in investigating and exposing misconduct within the scientific community, thereby acting as a guardian of scientific integrity
📅 Key Dates
- Abstract Submission Window: October 1–15, 2025
- Full Paper Submission: February 15–28, 2026
- Publication Date: July/December 2026
🧠 Scope and Themes
This issue aims to examine how journalism functions as a watchdog over science, addressing topics such as:
- Investigative reporting on scientific fraud, data manipulation, and ethical breaches
- The impact of journalism on public trust in science
- Challenges faced by journalists in uncovering scientific misconduct
- The relationship between media coverage and scientific accountability
- Case studies highlighting successful journalistic interventions in science
Submissions from various disciplines—including journalism studies, science communication, ethics, and media studies—are encouraged.
✍️ Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts: Should be a maximum of 250 words, accompanied by a tentative title.
- Submission Process: Abstracts must be submitted through the journal’s abstract submission system.
- Open Access Policy: Media and Communication is an open access journal. Authors affiliated with institutional members may publish free of charge; others may be subject to an article processing fee.
🔗 For detailed information and submission instructions, please visit the official call for papers:
👉 https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/pages/view/nextissues#JournalismScience
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