About this journal

Launched in 1990, Asian Journal of Communication (AJC) is a refereed international publication that provides a venue for high-quality communication scholarship with an Asian focus and perspectives from the region. We aim to highlight research on the systems and processes of communication in the Asia-Pacific region and among Asian communities around the world to a wide international audience. It publishes articles that report empirical studies, develop communication theory, and enhance research methodology.

AJC is accepted by and listed in the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) published by Clarivate Analytics. The journal is housed editorially at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, jointly with the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC)

Peer Review Integrity

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double anonymized and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts

STAR

Taylor & Francis/Routledge are committed to the widest possible dissemination of its journals to non-profit institutions in developing countries. Our STAR initiative offers individual researchers in Africa, South Asia and many parts of South East Asia the opportunity to gain one month’s free online access to 1,300 Taylor & Francis journals. For more information, please visit the STAR website.

The AJC is currently abstracted and indexed by the following services:

• Bibliography of Asian Studies
• Communication Abstracts
• CSA Sociological Abstracts
• CIOS

• International Bibliography of Social Science

  Social Sciences Citation Index

Editor:

Peng Hwa Ang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Associate Editors:

Hsuan-Ting Chen, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chang-Dae Ham, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Kwangmi Ko Kim, Towson University, USA
Joyce Nip, University of Sydney, Australia
Chris Fei Shen, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Seema Shrikhande, Oglethorpe University, USA
Cheryll Ruth Soriano, De La Salle University, Philippines
Weirui Wang, Florida International University, USA

Review Essay Editor:

Terence Lee, Sheridan Institute of Higher Education, Australia

Book Review Editor:

Ma. Rosel S. San Pascual, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines

Social Media Editors:

Carla Edeliza Varias and Armand Patrick Salamat, Philippines

Founding Editor:

Eddie C.Y. Kuo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Editorial Advisory Board:

Soontae An, Ewha Womans University, Korea
Sanjay Asthana, Middle Tennessee State University, USA
Hyuhn-Suhck Bae, Yeungnam University, Korea
Seon-Gi Baek, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Oliver Boyd-Barrett, Bowling Green State University, USA
Paul Brewer, University of Delaware, USA
Kara Chan, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Michael Chan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chingching Chang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Hong Cheng, Loyola University Chicago, USA
Stella C. Chia, Concordia University, Canada
Cindy Gallois, The University of Queensland, Australia
Gang Han, Iowa State University, USA
Chengju Huang, RMIT University, Australia
Yi-Hui Christine Huang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Wenshan Jia, Shandong University, China & Chapman University, USA
Maggie Ying Jiang, University of Western Australia, Australia
Jianbin Jin, Tsinghua University, China
Yan Jin, University of Georgia, USA
Sriram "Sri" Kalyanaraman, University of Florida, USA
Jangyul Kim, Colorado State University, USA
Min-Sun Kim, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
Randy Kluver, Oklahoma State University, USA
Chul-joo Lee, Seoul National University, Korea
Francis L. F. Lee, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Tien-Tsung Lee, University of Macau, China
Shu-Chu Sarrina Li, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Sun Sun Lim, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
Tammy Lin, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Trisha Lin, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Yu Liu, Florida International University, USA
Yu-li Liu, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lo Ven-Hwei, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Gina Marchetti, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Pan Zhongdang, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Augustine Pang, Singapore Management University, Singapore
Natalie Pang, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Radhika Parameswaran, ndiana University, USA
Jack Linchuan Qiu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Jyotika Ramaprasad, University of Miami, USA
Ronald E. Rice, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
Lulu Rodriguez, Iowa State University, USA
Jian Rui, South China University of Technology, China
Jae C. Shim, Korea University, Korea
Yunya Song, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Carol Soon, National University of Singapore, Singapore
S. Shyam Sundar, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Edson Tandoc, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Lu Tang, Texas A&M University, USA
Jie Xu, Villanova University, USA
Qian Xu, Elon University, USA
Shi Xu, Zhejiang University, China
Janet Yang University of Buffalo, USA
Kenneth Yang, University of Texas - El Paso, USA
Xiaodong Yang, Shandong University, China
Yinjiao Ye, University of Rhode Island, USA
Emilie Yueh-yu Yeh, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Ito Youichi, Akita International University, Japan
Nan Yu, University of Central Florida, USA
Elaine Yuan, University of Illinois Chicago, USA
Gi Woong Yun, University of Nevada - Reno, USA
Weiyu Zhang, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Yan Bing Zhang, University of Kansas, USA
Shuhua Zhou, University of Missouri, USA

Editorial Assistant:

Jiayi Ge, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

News, offers and calls for papers

Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC)

The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), founded in 1971, has been the premier media research, publication and information centre in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a fully independent, non-profit organization and a registered charity in Singapore with the mission of spearheading the development of media and communication expertise in Asia and the Pacific within a broad framework of economic, social and cultural development.

AMIC is also a membership organisation. Individuals and institutions with an interest in media and communication in Asia are welcome to register as members. Some privileges accorded to AMIC members include special rates when participating in AMIC conferences, seminars and workshops. Members may also purchase AMIC-produced journals and books at discounted prices and access the “Members Only” section on the AMIC website., AMIC is a major resource centre for communication practitioners with its interests in Asia. Individual and institutional members are drawn from all over the world. AMIC members include communication professionals, policy makers, administrators, academics and others who are interested and engaged in communication activities.

AMIC membership is open to individuals and institutions with an interest in media and communication in Asia. Members can participate in AMIC’s conference, seminars, workshops, and media programmes. They can also purchase AMIC-produced journals and books at a discount rate, access to the ‘members only’ section on the AMIC website.

For more information, log on to https://amic.asia/ 

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University

Established in 1992 and named after Singapore's former President, Dr. Wee Kim Wee, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) stands as a premier institution dedicated to the multifaceted study and practice of communication and information disciplines.

WKWSCI is characterized by its distinguished international faculty, renowned for their profound expertise and influential contributions to the field. Their collective knowledge and pioneering research continuously push the boundaries of what is achievable in the domains of communication and information. The school boasts state-of-the-art research laboratories, providing students and faculty with a cutting-edge environment to explore, innovate, and pioneer new frontiers in this ever-evolving field.

However, WKWSCI is more than just an academic institution; it serves as a thriving center for global collaboration. With extensive institutional affiliations worldwide, the school offers its students a unique, globally-oriented education. These affiliations open doors to a wealth of international opportunities, enriching the educational experience and fostering cross-cultural perspectives.

WKWSCI's distinctive approach to education, which seamlessly integrates theory and practical skills, empowers students to navigate the ever-changing media and information landscape effectively. With world-class faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and robust industry connections, WKWSCI consistently produces exceptional graduates who excel in diverse fields such as journalism, public relations, digital media, and information management. This introduction merely scratches the surface of WKWSCI's profound significance as it continues to redefine the boundaries of communication and information in the modern world.

For more information, log on to https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci