To facilitate a smooth and effective submission process, please ensure you have the following information ready before submitting your manuscript:
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Co-author Details: Please ensure you provide the full names and email addresses of all co-authors involved in your manuscript. |
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Corresponding Author: Clearly designate one corresponding author who will be chiefly responsible for communications during the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication stages. |
Your cover letter should include:
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A justification for why your manuscript merits publication in International Journal of Media and Communication. |
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An explanation addressing any issues pertaining to the journal's policies. |
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A declaration of any potential conflicts of interest. |
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Confirmation that all authors have approved the manuscript for submission. |
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Assurance that the content of the manuscript has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere (refer to our Ethics Guidelines). |
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If submitting to a specific special issue, make sure to mention its exact name in your cover letter. |
As part of the submission process, you can suggest potential peer reviewers for your manuscript. When doing so, provide institutional email addresses or information aiding the editor in verifying the reviewer's identity, such as an ORCID. Note that intentionally falsifying information, such as suggesting reviewers with a false name or email address, will lead to rejection of your manuscript and may result in further investigation in accordance with our policy.
During the submission process, you have the option to enter the details of anyone you would prefer not to review your manuscript.