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The Global Network of Communication Scholars The first issue of Global Media Journal, devoted to exploring the world of communication, was launched online in fall of 2002. Since then, this groundbreaking publication has steadily and firmly established itself as a journal to address diverse interests of students, teachers, scholars, researchers, and institutions engaged in international activities, particularly communication. Aims and Scope: Global Media Journal publishes works that assess existing media structures and practices, such as global media concentration, globalization of TV genres, global media and consumer culture, the role of media in democratic governance and global justice, propaganda, media reception and cultural practice, commercialization of news, new media technologies, media regulations, regional media, alternative media, and other timely issues. Outstanding Features: Global Media Journal
Frequency: Global Media Journal is published semi-annually (spring and fall), each issue focuses on a particular theme, topic, or region of the world. Subscription: Since its inauguration, Global Media Journal has been available to interested individuals for free (open access). Sponsorship: Global Media Journalis hosted by the Department of Communication and Creative Arts at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, USA and its various editions are sponsored by major universities throughout the world. Affiliation: Global Media Journalis the official publication of the Global Communication Association (www.globalcomassociation.com) and Global Fusion Consortium (http://www.globalfusion.siu.edu). It publishes a selected number of refereed and non-refereed papers presented at the annual conferences of GCA and GFC. Copyright: Although contributing authors retain copyright, they give permission toGlobal Media Journal to reprint their published articles in other electronic and print formats, including books. Support: I have greatly benefited from the advice of my numerous colleagues and friends throughout the world--many of whom are serving as editors and advisory board members of the Journal. Without their kind cooperation and encouragement, this ambitious project could not have come to fruition. I would like to express my appreciation to Dr. Dan Dunn, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, for his continued interest and support of the Journal. My sincere thanks to the GMJ editors, edition editors, and the advisory board members of all GMJ editions! In the tradition of other academic journals, the contents of Global Media Journal are determined by the Editors and the Advisory Board members. Views expressed in this Journal are not necessarily endorsed by the editors, Purdue University Calumet, and other GMJ sponsoring universities throughout the world. With warm regards! Yahya R. Kamalipour |
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