Aim & Scope

Aim & Scope

The Mayo Communication Journal aims to promote high-quality research and critical scholarship in the field of communication, media, and information studies. The journal provides an international platform for scholars, researchers, and media professionals to share innovative ideas, original research, and practical insights that advance the understanding and practice of communication in a rapidly changing global context.

The journal welcomes contributions that explore theoretical, empirical, and applied aspects of communication, including but not limited to:

  • Mass Communication and Journalism

  • Digital and Social Media Studies

  • Intercultural and Organizational Communication

  • Public Relations and Strategic Communication

  • Advertising and Marketing Communication

  • Media Ethics, Law, and Policy

  • Political Communication and Media Influence

  • Emerging Communication Technologies

  • Media Literacy and Communication Education

By publishing research that is methodologically rigorous, socially relevant, and intellectually innovative, the Mayo Communication Journal seeks to influence both academic scholarship and real-world communication practices. The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches that connect communication with sociology, psychology, political science, and technology.

Researchers and practitioners from around the world are invited to submit their original research and contribute to the global advancement of communication knowledge.

Article Processing Charges (APC) / Publication Fee

The Mayo Communication Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to the global academic and professional community. To maintain the highest editorial standards, professional peer review, and quality publication services, a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied after the acceptance of a manuscript.

APC Policy

  • Submission Fee: Free

  • Peer Review Fee: Free

  • Publication Fee (APC): Charged only after manuscript acceptance

Payment of the APC does not influence the editorial decision, which is strictly based on the originality, quality, and academic merit of the research.

APC Details

Author Category Publication Fee
Authors from Pakistan PKR 25,000
International Authors USD 150

What the APC Covers

  • Rigorous double-blind peer review

  • Plagiarism screening

  • Professional copy-editing and formatting

  • Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment

  • Online open-access publication

  • Indexing support and long-term digital archiving

  • Promotion of articles to a global audience

Waiver and Discount Policy

Partial or full APC waivers may be granted for:

  • Students and early-career researchers

  • Authors from developing countries

  • Special institutional collaborations

Requests for waivers should be submitted before acceptance.

Call for Papers

The Mayo Communication Journal invites researchers, scholars, and communication professionals from around the world to submit their original, high-quality research. We are particularly interested in studies that:

  • Offer innovative perspectives on communication theory and practice

  • Analyze current challenges in media, journalism, and digital communication

  • Explore the impact of communication on society, politics, and culture

  • Present practical solutions or policy recommendations for media and communication issues

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure that only research of the highest quality is published. Authors are encouraged to submit their best work to become part of a respected international community of communication scholars.