Focus and Scope

Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse through the dissemination of original empirical research and comprehensive conceptual studies. The journal specifically focuses on the intersection of communication theory, the mediatization of religion, and the dynamics of the public sphere. Amid massive digital transformation, this journal critically examines how religious authority, da’wa practices, and message negotiation are articulated within the ecosystem of contemporary society. Through a rigorous methodological approach, this publication is committed to fostering innovations in persuasive communication strategies and information management that make tangible contributions to resolving socio-cultural dynamics.

Main Focus

The Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere focuses on the intersection of communication theory, the mediatization of religion, and the dynamics of the public sphere. Given the rapid pace of digital transformation, this journal critically examines how religious authority, da'wa practices, and the negotiation of messages are articulated within the ecosystem of contemporary society. Through a rigorous methodological approach, this publication is committed to fostering innovation in persuasive communication strategies and information management that make tangible contributions to unraveling sociocultural dynamics.

Scope

To strictly maintain academic integrity in the fields of communication, media, and the public sphere, the journal’s scope has been expanded to include the following seven main clusters:

(1) The Mediatization of Religion and the Digital Public Sphere: Examining how the ecosystem of digital platforms, social media, and artificial intelligence algorithms disrupts da’wah practices, reshapes the architecture of virtual communication, and influences religious literacy in the public sphere.

(2) Islamic Communication and Persuasive Da’wa Strategies: Analyzing the effectiveness of da’wa rhetoric (khitabah), message negotiation, and interpersonal and mass communication approaches in constructing a rational and dialogical religious discourse.

(3) Da'wa and Social Conflict Resolution: Examining the strategic role of persuasive communication and religious message diplomacy in mitigating polarization, responding to identity crises, and maintaining social cohesion within the broader community.

(4) Media Policy and Contemporary Communication Ethics: Exploring the ecosystem of Islamic journalism, broadcasting ethics, critical media literacy, and the negotiation of public communication regulations grounded in the philosophical values of Islamic communication.

(5) Cross-Cultural Communication and the Dynamics of Tradition: Explores religious communication practices rooted in local wisdom, representations of cultural identity, and media anthropology studies amid the complexity and diversity of Muslim societies.

(6) Islamic Popular Culture and Visual Communication: Investigating the articulation of da’wah messages and religious identity through cinema, digital art, advertising, and other popular cultural products in both conventional and new media.

(7) Information Management and Public Relations: Examining information management, crisis communication, and public relations practices within Islamic institutions in shaping public opinion, maintaining reputation, and fostering trust in the public sphere.

This journal warmly welcomes manuscripts with a solid methodological foundation whether qualitative or quantitative field research or literature reviews that seek to bridge theoretical gaps while making practical contributions to the field of communication studies and da’wa practices in various social contexts.