This journal focuses on the analysis of media coverage, journalistic practices, and audience perception across various platforms and geographical regions. It examines how media frames events, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores the impact of social media on news dissemination, political activism, and public engagement. The journal also investigates journalism education, media sustainability, and the challenges of digital authoritarianism and fake news.
Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Journalism
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2686-8016
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
http://elibrary.ru/
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Linguistics and LanguageQ1
CommunicationQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
CommunicationLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Media and PoliticsMedia Studies and CommunicationMisinformation and Its ImpactsDigital Marketing and Social MediaImpact of Technology on AdolescentsMedia, Gender, and AdvertisingMedia Influence and PoliticsSociopolitical Dynamics in RussiaScientific Research and Philosophical InquiryPublic Relations and Crisis Communication