About the Journal

Journal of Talk Communication is a distinguished, peer-reviewed academic journal domiciled in the Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. The journal is devoted to advancing critical scholarship and disseminating cutting-edge research that explores the dynamic intersections of communication, society, and human development.

The journal is published biannually, in March and September, and is currently indexed in reputable academic databases such as Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, CrossRef, and PKP. All submitted manuscripts will be screened for originality using Turnitin.

Scope and Focus

Rooted in the belief that communication is integral to every aspect of human life, Journal of Talk Communication welcomes original scholarly works from, but not limited to, the following domains:

  • Communication Studies – Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Digital Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication
  • Humanities – Language, Literature, Cultural Studies, Philosophy, and Ethical Discourse
  • Social Sciences – Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Development Studies
  • Sciences – Communication Intersects with Scientific and Technological Inquiry
  • Law and Legal Studies – media law, communication rights, freedom of expression, and the rhetoric of justice

The journal strongly encourages interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary submissions, particularly those addressing urgent global and societal challenges such as education, health, climate change, governance, identity, and conflict.

Aims and Mission

The journal’s mission is to provide a dynamic and inclusive platform for researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policy analysts. It aims to:

  • Advance both theoretical and empirical understandings of communication across diverse contexts
  • Encourage critical reflection on how communication shapes individual and collective human experience
  • Promote interdisciplinary research that deepens public discourse and fosters academic innovation.

Editor-in-Chief
Associate Professor Bernice Oluwalanu Sanusi, Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Managing Editor
Dr. Felix Olajide Talabi, Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Editorial Board

  • Associate Professor Omowale Adelabu, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria
  • Prof. Bayo Oloyede,  Redeemer’s University, Nigeria
  • Prof. Oluyinka Osunkunle, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
  • Prof. Tokunbo Alex Adaja,  Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria
  • Dr. Olushola Kolawole,  University of Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Prof. Y. James K. Mutiti, Pwani University, Kenya
  • Dr. Moyosore Alade, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria
  • Prof. Nnanyelugo Okoro, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • Prof. Adebola Adewunmi Aderibigbe, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
  • Dr. Ayodeji Boluwatife Aiyesimoju, University of Adelaide, Australia
  • Dr. Prosper Nunayon Zannu,  Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
  • Dr. Daniel Ekhareafo, University of Benin, Nigeria
  • Dr. Samson Adedapo Bello, Caleb University, Nigeria
  • Dr. Joshua Kayode Okunade, Caleb University, Nigeria

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