Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Networking Knowledge is an e-journal published by the MeCCSA-Postgraduate Network. The Network brings together around 400 postgraduate and early-career researchers in the fields of media, communications, and cultural studies. The aim of Networking Knowledge is to provide a space where the best work of this thriving postgraduate community can be showcased.

Supported by the MeCCSA-PGN Executive Committee, Networking Knowledge aims to publish at least one issue per year based on work arising from the annual MeCCSA-PGN Conference. Further specifically-themed issues - featuring contributions from guest editors - are published throughout the year in order to cater for more specific research interests.

Although only featuring the work of postgraduate and early-career researchers, Networking Knowledge aims to encourage open debate across all levels of scholarship.

 

Section Policies

Editorial

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Articles

Full-length articles should be six to eight thousand words in length, including references, and should conform to Networking Knowledge's style guidelines. The latest CFPs for the journal can be found under the Announcements tab.

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MeCCSA-PGN Conference Edition

Networking Knowledge publishes annually an issue dedicated to work presented at that year's MeCCSA-PGN Conference. Submissions are restricted to delegates who presented at the conference.

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Short Papers

Short papers of up to 3,000 words may be submitted on an issue's theme at the editor's discretion. To see whether a forthcoming issue is accepting Short Papers, check the Announcements tab, or contact the editor at knowledge.networking257@gmail.com

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Reviews

Authors are encouraged to submit reviews of conferences or events of interest to the MeCCSA postgraduate community.

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Communication Studies

Special issue proposals or article submissions are welcomed on any aspect of communication studies.

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Cultural Studies

Special issue proposals or article submissions are welcomed on any aspect of cultural studies.

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Media Studies

Special issue proposals or article submissions are welcomed on any aspect of media studies.

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Research Forum

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Research Practice

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Research Spotlight

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Peer Review Process

Contributions are firstly read by the editor(s) in order to assess their relevance to the theme of the issue. Following this, articles are sent anonymously to two peer reviewers from the Editorial Board. If one recommends acceptance and the other rejection, a tie-breaking third reviewer (from the journal's Advisory Board) will be consulted.

The role of the reviewer is to ensure articles are as good as they can be, ensuring that the author benefits from the feedback and revision process.

Generally, Networking Knowledge aims for a quick turnaround in the review process, and authors will be informed of decisions in no more than two months.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.