Journal of Information Giants (JIG)

About this Journal

Journal of Information Giants (JIG) is a flagship peer-reviewed academic publication under Information Giants Publishers, offering a vibrant and critical forum for original research across communication, journalism, media studies, science communication, new media, public affairs, education, and broader social sciences. Though not affiliated with any academic institution, JIG maintains rigorous scholarly standards, using highly qualified reviewers from around the world to ensure intellectual integrity and research excellence.

JIG is committed to advancing science communication in diverse socio-political, cultural, and technological contexts. The journal invites theoretically grounded, methodologically sound, and empirically rich studies that deepen our understanding of how information is produced, consumed, contested, and transformed in the digital age. Our goal is to provide accessible and impactful knowledge that communicates science broadly and effectively across disciplinary boundaries and public domains.

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Information Giants (JIG) promotes critical discourse and multidisciplinary scholarship that interrogates the evolving intersections of communication, media, and society. With a global perspective, the journal encourages submissions from a wide range of geopolitical and cultural backgrounds.

JIG’s scope is designed to accommodate established and emerging themes, including but not limited to:

  • Theories and conceptual models of journalism and communication
  • Science communication in digital and analogue formats
  • Methodological innovations in media and communication studies
  • Political, ethical, and legal dimensions of public communication
  • Communication in education and pedagogy
  • Media technology, social media platforms, and algorithmic governance
  • Public administration, communication policy, and governance
  • Cultural and historical perspectives on communication systems
  • Diversity, inclusion, and marginal voices in media
  • Communication in health, crisis, and science contexts
  • Journalism education, practice, and epistemology
  • New media phenomena, influencer cultures, and platform politics
  • Audience studies and reception analysis

All articles undergo double-blind peer review, beginning with an internal editorial screening and continuing through anonymised review by at least two expert reviewers. Submissions should demonstrate theoretical originality, empirical rigour, or methodological advancement, with relevance to an international scholarly audience.

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief
Moses Moreroa, Director: Information Giants

Associate Editors
On commissioned basis.

Social Media Editor
On commissioned basis.

Editorial Board
Comprising experienced academics and professionals from global institutions and diverse fields in communication and social sciences.

Open Access & Publishing Options

The Journal of Information Giants follows an open-access model under the Information Giants Publishers Programme. Authors may choose to publish their work open access, ensuring immediate, unrestricted access to their article upon publication, increasing global visibility and impact. Open access articles are subject to the same rigorous peer-review standards.

Why publish open access with JIG?

  • Enhanced global readership and discoverability
  • Broader impact across academic and non-academic audiences
  • Compliance with funder and institutional mandates
  • No embargo periods or paywalls
  • Shared commitment to accessible science communication

An may be charged for open access publishing

Special Issues

JIG welcomes proposals for special issues that make a significant theoretical, methodological, or empirical contribution to the field. Proposals should include:

  • A two-page rationale outlining relevance and novelty
  • A list of proposed contributors or topics
  • A suggested timeline (typical duration: 9–10 months from proposal to publication)

Guest editors will manage peer review within the ScholarOne system and work in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure quality and consistency. Final acceptance decisions rest with the Editor-in-Chief. Accepted papers will be published collectively to maximise issue coherence and thematic impact.

Typical Special Issue Structure:

  • 1 Editorial Introduction (3,000–5,000 words)
  • 8 Full Articles (each up to 9,000 words, incl. references and tables)

Special issues should reflect global relevance and advance the scholarly understanding of a defined theme or issue in communication, journalism, or science communication.

Advertising & Announcements

To advertise in Journal of Information Giants, please contact advertising@informationgiants.co.za. JIG provides an excellent platform to engage a global academic and professional audience in communication, media, and public policy research.

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Contact and Submission Information

For manuscript submission, editorial queries, or special issue proposals, please visit our official portal at: https://www.informationgiants.co.za/ebook-publishing/

Manuscripts must adhere to the JIG Author Guidelines and be submitted via the website.

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