About the Journal

Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (JICMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to providing a rigorous platform for the dissemination of original research and scholarly discourse. It caters to academicians, researchers, professionals, practitioners, and postgraduate students by fostering critical inquiry and advancing interdisciplinary knowledge across a range of fields.

The journal publishes high-quality empirical and theoretical research articles, case studies, critical literature reviews, abstracts, and book reviews, with the objective of contributing to scholarly advancement and professional practice. Its scope spans diverse disciplines within the Social Sciences and Humanities, including but not limited to Sociology, Performing Arts, Socio-Political Development, Cultural Studies, Crisis and Conflict Management, Human Resource Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, and Gender Studies.

JICMS is committed to open scholarship and global accessibility, publishing in both print and online formats. All articles are Open Access and assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ensuring persistent visibility, discoverability, and citation impact within the global academic community.

The journal is proudly indexed in several leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP. This extensive indexing enhances the academic reach and reputational credibility of the journal, ensuring that published works are recognized and integrated into scholarly networks worldwide.

Through its emphasis on interdisciplinary research, methodological rigor, and scholarly relevance, JICMS aspires to be a premier outlet for cutting-edge research and reflective scholarship in communication, media studies, and allied fields.

Editorial Leadership

  • Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Wole Adamolekun
  • Managing Editor: Dr. Felix Talabi
  • Editor:  Dr. Tosin Adesile
  • Guest Editors: Prof. Cornelius B. Pratt, Prof. Amiso George, Dr. Dayo Duyile
  • Editorial Board: Leading scholars committed to academic excellence

 

Announcements

CALL FOR PAPERS

2025-06-05

CALL FOR  PAPERS

Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (JICMS) Published by the Department of Mass Communication, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria

The Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (JICMS) warmly invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to submit original, high-impact research papers for publication. We seek cutting-edge contributions that advance knowledge and spark insightful dialogue across diverse communication and media disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Corporate, Political, and Interpersonal Communication
  • International and Development Communication
  • Advertising, Public Relations, and Media Production
  • Media Law, Ethics, and Crisis Communication
  • Digital Media, New Technologies, and Online Publishing

JICMS offers a rigorous double-blind peer review process, open-access publication with DOI assignment, and wide indexing in premier academic databases to maximize the visibility and impact of your research.

Submission Guidelines

  • Provide a cover page with title, authors’ names, affiliations, and contacts
  • Include an abstract of up to 250 words
  • Manuscripts: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced, max 18 pages
  • Submit your manuscript (MS Word) to: jicms@elizadeuniversity.edu.ng or hod.mac@elizadeuniversity.edu.ng make your submission directly on the journal’s website at https://oa.unij.co.uk/index.php/journalofincommedstudies/about/submissions

For questions or assistance:
08064298633
Department of Mass Communication, Elizade University, Nigeria

Editorial Leadership

  • Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Wole Adamolekun
  • Managing Editor: Dr. Felix Talabi
  • Editor:  Dr. Tosin Adesile
  • Guest Editors: Prof. Cornelius B. Pratt, Prof. Amiso George, Dr. Dayo Duyile
  • Editorial Board: Leading scholars committed to academic excellence
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Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies - ISSN: 2971-5903
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Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (JICMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to providing a rigorous platform for the dissemination of original research and scholarly discourse. It caters to academicians, researchers, professionals, practitioners, and postgraduate students by fostering critical inquiry and advancing interdisciplinary knowledge across a range of fields.

The journal publishes high-quality empirical and theoretical research articles, case studies, critical literature reviews, abstracts, and book reviews, with the objective of contributing to scholarly advancement and professional practice. Its scope spans diverse disciplines within the Social Sciences and Humanities, including but not limited to Sociology, Performing Arts, Socio-Political Development, Cultural Studies, Crisis and Conflict Management, Human Resource Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, and Gender Studies.

JICMS is committed to open scholarship and global accessibility, publishing in both print and online formats. All articles are Open Access and assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ensuring persistent visibility, discoverability, and citation impact within the global academic community.

The journal is proudly indexed in several leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP. This extensive indexing enhances the academic reach and reputational credibility of the journal, ensuring that published works are recognized and integrated into scholarly networks worldwide.

Published: 2025-06-05

Articles

  • Appraisal of Solution Journalism and Internet Fraud In Ogun State, Nigeria

    Abimbola A. Oluyemi , Joseph D. Odigie, Olusegun A. Odunlami , Adesola O. Bello , Adefemi V. Oluwole (Author)
    1-13
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15603511

  • Assessment of Zenith Bank’s Christmas-Themed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme In Increasing Customer Loyalty

    MARIA IFAFESOBI, TOSIN ADESILE (Author)
    14-27
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15991450
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