Research Articles present original theoretical or empirical studies that make a significant contribution to scholarship in social cognition, communication, media studies, or related interdisciplinary fields.

• Includes theoretical analysis, empirical data, or mixed-methods research
• Must demonstrate a clear research question, analytical framework, and scholarly contribution

Review Articles provide critical syntheses of existing literature in a specific research area. These articles should offer new perspectives, conceptual frameworks, or analytical insights rather than simply summarizing previous studies.

• Should demonstrate comprehensive engagement with relevant scholarship

Theoretical Papers develop conceptual frameworks, analytical models, or philosophical reflections relevant to the study of cognition, communication, and society. These papers may propose new theoretical approaches or critically examine existing theoretical paradigms.

• Emphasis on conceptual innovation and theoretical clarity

Methodological Studies focus on research methods, analytical frameworks, data collection strategies, or computational approaches relevant to communication and social cognition research.

• May include quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches

Short Communications present concise reports of emerging research findings, innovative ideas, or preliminary studies that may stimulate further academic discussion.

• Focused presentation of a specific idea, dataset, or analytical observation

Book Reviews provide scholarly evaluations of recently published books relevant to the journal’s thematic focus. Reviews should critically assess the contribution, methodology, and academic significance of the book.