Aim and Scope

The Global Journal of Communication and Governance Studies (GJCGS) serves as an international scholarly platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of communication and governance. The journal seeks to advance theoretical, empirical, and practical understanding of how communication processes interact with governance systems in public, private, and civil society organizations.

GJCGS is committed to promoting interdisciplinary dialogue, innovative methodologies, and evidence-based insights that contribute to democratic governance, organizational effectiveness, public participation, and social transformation at local, national, and global levels.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and policy analyses covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Public Communication

  • Government communication and public relations

  • Political communication and democracy

  • Media and public opinion

  • Crisis and risk communication

  • Digital public communication

  • Transparency and information disclosure

  • Strategic communication in the public sector

2. Organizational Communication

  • Internal communication and leadership

  • Organizational culture and change communication

  • Communication in public and private organizations

  • Corporate communication and reputation

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Communication ethics and professionalism

  • Conflict management and negotiation

3. Governance and Public Policy

  • Good governance and accountability

  • E-governance and digital government

  • Public service innovation

  • Policy communication

  • Collaborative and network governance

  • Anti-corruption and integrity systems

  • Participatory governance

4. Media, Society, and Governance

  • Media governance and regulation

  • Social media and civic engagement

  • Disinformation and digital literacy

  • Communication rights

  • Community communication

  • Development communication

  • Media and public policy interaction

5. Interdisciplinary Perspectives

  • Communication and law

  • Communication and public administration

  • Communication and development studies

  • Technology, AI, and governance

  • Cross-cultural communication in governance

  • Sustainable development communication