Focus and Scope

Focus:
KANAL: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi aims to facilitate scholars, researchers, and teachers in publishing original research articles and review articles in the field of communication science. The journal serves as a platform for sharing significant and innovative findings that contribute to the advancement of communication theory and practice.

Scope:
The journal covers a broad range of topics within communication science, including but not limited to:

    1. Interpersonal Communication

      • Studies on face-to-face communication and relationships
      • Nonverbal communication and social interactions
      • Communication in personal and professional contexts
    2. Mass Communication

      • Research on media effects and audience behavior
      • The role of mass media in society
      • Analysis of traditional and new media platforms
    3. Political Communication

      • Communication strategies in political campaigns
      • Media coverage of political events and issues
      • Public opinion and political discourse
    4. Development Communication

      • Communication for social change and development
      • Strategies for effective communication in development projects
      • Role of communication in health, education, and community development
    5. Communication Media

      • Studies on various forms of media and their impact
      • Media literacy and media education
      • Innovations in communication technologies
    6. Cultural Communication

      • Research on intercultural communication and cultural identity
      • Communication practices in different cultural contexts
      • The impact of globalization on cultural communication
    7. Business Communication

      • Corporate communication strategies and practices
      • Internal and external communication in organizations
      • Crisis communication and reputation management
    8. Public Relations

      • Public relations theories and practices
      • Strategies for building and maintaining public image
      • Case studies in public relations campaigns
    9. Journalism

      • Investigative journalism and news reporting
      • Ethical issues in journalism
      • The evolution of journalism in the digital age