About the Journal

JOURNAL OF DIGITAL MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIATED REALITIES is published by J&L ACADEMIC GROUP PLT and provides a professional academic exchange and achievement display platform for scholars, researchers, media practitioners, digital technology experts and postgraduates in the fields of digital media, communication and mediated realities at home and abroad. It focuses on the integration and innovative development of digital media, communication practice and mediated realities, explores the theoretical innovation, practical paths and development trends of these interdisciplinary fields, and shares cutting-edge knowledge, research results and professional insights in this dynamic and evolving field. JOURNAL OF DIGITAL MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIATED REALITIES invites researchers, scholars, media workers, digital technology practitioners and postgraduates in relevant fields at home and abroad to submit original academic articles in English, so as to jointly promote the academic progress and high-quality development of the fields of digital media, communication and mediated realities.

The journal is published biannually (March and September). The aim of the journal is to promote the in-depth academic research and practical innovation in the fields of digital media, communication and mediated realities, build a communication bridge between academic research and industry practice, promote the exploration and promotion of innovative theories, communication technologies and application models in related fields, solve core problems such as the integration of digital media and mediated realities, the innovation of communication modes in digital scenarios, and the ethical and normative challenges brought by mediated reality technologies, help the in-depth development of interdisciplinary research in digital media, communication and mediated realities, and provide academic support and practical reference for the sustainable development of these fields.

In terms of scope, although its empirical focus is on the fields of digital media, communication and mediated realities, the journal mainly publishes empirical research, theoretical discussion, technology application and case study achievements in these fields; at the same time, it welcomes high-quality articles adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating research perspectives and methods from related disciplines such as communication studies, media studies, computer science, sociology, psychology, digital technology and interactive media, so as to enrich the research connotation of the fields of digital media, communication and mediated realities, promote interdisciplinary integration and innovative development. It covers research contents such as digital media theory and practice, digital communication patterns and effects, mediated reality (including virtual, augmented and mixed reality) and communication integration, immersive communication and narrative innovation, digital content production and dissemination in mediated scenarios, algorithmic communication and media governance, ethical and legal norms of mediated realities, and the impact of digital media and mediated realities on society, culture and individual behavior.

To achieve this broad aim and consistent with its scope, the journal employs a double-blind peer review system to strictly control the academic quality and scientificity of the published articles. The types of published articles include research articles, review articles, book reviews and case studies. The specific requirements are as follows: for English submissions, the word count of full research articles is 7,000-8,000 words, review articles is 5,000 words, and book reviews and case studies is 1,500 words. All research papers must include a literature review, theoretical framework, research methods, key findings, and in-depth discussion to ensure the completeness, scientificity and innovation of the research, in line with academic norms.