Journal of Language, Media and Society

The Inaugural Issue is Out Digitally Now
Journal of Language, Media and Society is a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of language, media, and society. We welcome original research articles, theoretical inquiries, critical essays, and interdisciplinary studies that investigate how language both shapes and is shaped by mediated environments from traditional mass media to emergent digital ecologies. The journal particularly values contributions that examine global, transnational, and non-Western contexts, challenge dominant epistemologies, or offer fresh perspectives on digital communication, platform politics, and algorithmic culture. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, scholarly integrity, and constructive dialogue between authors and reviewers. By adopting an open-access model, we are committed to removing barriers to knowledge and making high-quality academic work freely available to readers, educators, and researchers around the world. The journal is published twice annually, in the spring and fall, and aims to serve as a space for critical thought, cross-cultural exchange, and creative intellectual inquiry in a time of complex social, technological, and communicative change.
Latest News
We are pleased to announce that Journal of Language, Media and Society is now an official member of Crossref, the global organization that provides persistent identifiers for scholarly content. As a Crossref member, our journal can assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to all published articles. This ensures each contribution is uniquely citable, permanently accessible, and easily discoverable across academic databases, indexing platforms, and citation management tools. DOIs enhance the visibility and long-term stability of published work, making it easier for scholars to cite, share, and build upon our authors’ research. This membership also affirms our journal’s commitment to scholarly infrastructure, interoperability, and global academic standards, and marks a key milestone in our journey toward becoming a reputable, accessible, and impactful platform for interdisciplinary research.
Journal of Language, Media and Society (JLMS) has officially launched a mailing list through Substack, offering a direct channel for sharing updates, announcements, and featured content with our community of readers, authors, and scholars. All subscriber information submitted through our website will be securely linked to this Substack account, ensuring that you receive timely notifications about new issues, calls for papers, editorial news, and upcoming events. We warmly invite you to follow us directly on Substack by visiting our page: Journal of Language, Media and Society on Substack Joining our Substack community is the best way to stay informed, engaged, and connected.
On December 27, 2025, our Managing Editor Yu Xiang was invited to deliver a virtual guest lecture hosted by Dongfang College in Heilongjiang Province, China. The lecture, titled “Survival Guide for Publishing in International Journals: Topic Selection, Writing, Peer Review, and Revisions”, attracted a wide audience of early-career scholars and graduate students from across China. During the session, Yu Xiang also introduced the mission and scope of the Journal of Language, Media and Society, sharing insights about its editorial vision, peer-review process, and open-access policy. We are thrilled to share that the journal received a significant number of new subscriptions following the talk — thank you to everyone who joined and supported our growing academic community! If you'd like to stay informed about future events and announcements, don’t forget to subscribe to our Substack and follow us online.