Manuscript Types

Manuscript Types

COMMUSTY: Journal of Communication Studies and Society publishes manuscripts written in English in the fields of communication studies and cultural studies, as described in the Focus and Scope. All manuscripts must follow the Author Guidelines and the journal template, and are subject to peer review.

1. Research Article

Reports original empirical research on communication phenomena, based on field research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.

  • Length: 7–15 pages (A4, Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.15 spacing), using the journal template
  • Structure: Title; Author name(s) and affiliation(s); Abstract (150–250 words); Keywords (3–5); Introduction; Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusion; References (APA 7th edition)

2. Literature-Based Research Article

Presents a systematic analysis of existing literature, documents, or media texts (e.g., literature review, document analysis, critical analysis of media content) that produces new insights on a communication or cultural issue.

  • Length: 7–15 pages, using the journal template
  • Structure: Title; Author name(s) and affiliation(s); Abstract (150–250 words); Keywords (3–5); Introduction; Methods (including source selection and analysis procedures); Results and Discussion; Conclusion; References (APA 7th edition)

3. Conceptual Article

Develops theoretical arguments, frameworks, or critical perspectives on communication and society, grounded in existing theory and literature.

  • Length: 7–15 pages, using the journal template
  • Structure: Title; Author name(s) and affiliation(s); Abstract (150–250 words); Keywords (3–5); Introduction (context and problem formulation); Discussion (analytical, argumentative, and critical); Conclusion; References (APA 7th edition)

For all manuscript types, at least 80% of the references should be literature published within the last 10 years, with priority given to primary sources such as journal articles and research reports. Authors must select the appropriate manuscript type during submission. The editors may ask authors to change the manuscript type if it does not match the content.