Language, Media and Society
Journal Overview
Language, Media and Society is an open-access, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to exploring how language practices and media technologies shape – and are shaped by – the societies we live in.​ Founded by a collective of established and early-career scholars, this journal aims to provide a more flexible, inclusive, and transparent platform for academic publishing. We believe that knowledge should be shared openly, communicated clearly, and nurtured through dialogue rather than gatekeeping.
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This journal is an open access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship. The journal is committed to academic rigor, editorial independence, and the principles of open knowledge dissemination. All articles published in the journal are freely and immediately accessible to readers worldwide, without subscription or registration barriers. The journal operates under a full open access model. All published articles are made available immediately upon publication and may be accessed free of charge by any user. Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing appropriate reuse with proper attribution.The journal does not impose any access restrictions, embargo periods, or paywalls.
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We especially welcome contributions from emerging scholars, scholars working across cultures or disciplines, and those whose work may not fit neatly into traditional academic molds. Whether it’s a full-length research article, an experimental piece, or a critical reflection, we are open to innovative formats that help push the boundaries of academic communication.
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In a time when academic publishing is often slow, opaque, and overly rigid, Language, Media and Society seeks to foster a more human-centered publishing experience:
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Flexible formatting that centers content over strict style
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Open peer review communication that is constructive and timely
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A platform to amplify underrepresented voices, especially from the Global South and marginalized contexts
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Commitment to open access, with no article processing fees
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Space for experimentation, dialogue, and the evolution of scholarly ideas
We are not just a journal. We’re building a community. One that embraces new modes of knowledge production, values care in scholarly exchange, and believes in making research more accessible and equitable.
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This journal is published and hosted by Carter and Co, which provides technical, administrative, and publishing support for the journal. Carter and Co is responsible for platform maintenance, online hosting, DOI registration, copyediting, layout, archiving, and other publication-related services necessary for the sustainable operation of the journal.
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The journal maintains full editorial independence. All editorial decisions including manuscript evaluation, peer review, acceptance, and rejection are made solely by the journal’s Editorial Team. The publisher does not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or acceptance criteria. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on academic merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to ethical publishing standards.
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Members of the Editorial Board contribute to the journal’s development by participating in peer review, advising on editorial policy, and supporting the journal’s scholarly community. In recognition of their academic service, Editorial Board members may be eligible for Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers or discounts. All submissions from Editorial Board members are subject to the same peer-review standards and editorial procedures as submissions from all other authors. Editorial Board members do not review or make decisions on their own manuscripts. Editorial Board membership does not involve any financial compensation.
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The journal views academic publishing as a collective scholarly endeavor. Its governance, editorial policies, and financial practices are designed to balance sustainability with fairness, openness, and respect for academic labor.
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