Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Requirements

• MEDIASI publishes articles in media, language, and communication studies (theoretical and applied).
• Manuscripts should be original, not previously published, and not under review elsewhere.
• Submissions must actively engage with global academic discourse (international context) and demonstrate a clear contribution to the advancement of knowledge within the field.
• Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English.
• Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words (8–12 pages).
• Formatting: Arial font 10 pt, 1.15 spacing, justified alignment
• File format: .doc/.docx (Microsoft Word).
• Authors are encouraged to use the MEDIASI 2026 template.
• All submissions undergo: peer review (minimum two reviewers) and similarity check (plagiarism screening).
• Submission is conducted via OJS MEDIASI.
• Recommended submission timeline: well before issue schedule (January, May, September).

Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords

• Title: 10–14 words; specific, precise, and academically informative; reflects core variables, context, or theoretical focus.
• Author Information: minimum two authors, full names (without academic titles), strongly encouraged: inter-institutional and international collaboration, authors from the same institution must use the same superscript numbering, institutional affiliation, email address, ORCID ID is mandatory for all authors, all authors must meet international authorship criteria (no guest/honorary authorship).
• Abstract: 200–250 words; must include: background (context), objective, method, key findings, and contribution (novelty); Critical requirements: argument-driven (not descriptive), self-contained, no citations, clearly state what the study achieves and why it matters.
• Keywords: 3–5 keywords, avoid repetition of title terms, and use standardized academic indexing terms.

Systematics of Manuscript Writing (Research Articles)

• Introduction: The Introduction must clearly establish a well-defined research problem situated within a global scholarly discourse. It should position the study through a selective, state-of-the-art review of relevant literature, leading to the identification of a clear and non-trivial research gap. The section must also articulate precise research objectives and present a strong, specific statement of the study’s scholarly contribution.
• Literature Review: The Literature Review must be critical, integrative, and theory-driven, moving beyond descriptive summaries toward analytical synthesis. It should demonstrate how existing knowledge converges, diverges, or evolves within the field. The section must include key theoretical frameworks, a clear mapping of major scholarly debates, and the identification of inconsistencies or gaps in the literature. It should also explicitly position the present study within this intellectual landscape. The review should predominantly draw on peer-reviewed journal articles, with a strong emphasis on recent scholarship (preferably within the last five years). Sources indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science should constitute a substantial portion of the references.
• Method: Must ensure: transparency, rigor, and replicability. Must include: research design and justification, data sources/participants, data collection procedures, and analytical techniques. Required Subsections: population and sampling, research procedures, and ethical considerations. Quality indicators: validity/reliability (quantitative), trustworthiness (qualitative), and clear alignment with research objectives.
• Results and Discussion
• Results: The Results section must present findings in a strictly objective manner, without interpretation or discussion. All data should be supported by appropriate evidence, including tables, figures, excerpts, and statistical or thematic results. The presentation must be systematic and well-organized to ensure clarity and coherence. The following are not acceptable in the Results section: (1) inclusion of interpretation or discussion of findings; (2) claims that are not supported by empirical evidence; and (3) disorganized or unclear presentation of data.
• Discussion: The Discussion section must provide a rigorous analytical interpretation of the findings, grounded in relevant theories and prior empirical studies. It should clearly articulate the study’s scholarly contribution and position the results within the broader academic discourse. A strong Discussion demonstrates how the findings confirm, extend, or challenge existing theories, and reflects clear conceptual advancement. It should also highlight the study’s relevance within an international or wider scholarly context. The following are not acceptable in the Discussion section: (1) mere repetition or restatement of results; (2) superficial or descriptive interpretation without analytical depth; and (3) lack of meaningful engagement with theoretical frameworks or prior research.
• Conclusion: The Conclusion must present a concise synthesis of the study’s key insights, avoiding mere repetition of the Results or Discussion. It should clearly articulate the study’s contributions, including theoretical, methodological, and/or practical implications. In addition, the Conclusion must acknowledge the study’s limitations and provide clear, well-justified directions for future research.

Systematics of Manuscript Writing (Theoretical/Conceptual Articles)

• Introduction
• Presents topic and relevance
• States purpose and scope of discussion
• Discussion
• May include subheadings
• Develops arguments critically and analytically
• Engages with relevant theories and literature
• Conclusion
• Synthesizes key arguments
• Highlights contribution and implications
• References
• Same standards as research articles
• Emphasize recent and high-quality sources

Figures and Tables: Figures and tables must be analytically necessary and meaningful, fully integrated into the text with clear explanation and referencing, and presented at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Formatting requirements include placing table titles above and figure captions below, with consistent numbering throughout the manuscript. Decorative visuals, redundant duplication of textual information, and low-quality or unreadable figures are not acceptable.

Declarations

• Author Contributions: Must adhere to the CRediT taxonomy. The 14 contributor roles include: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data Curation, Writing–Original Draft, Writing–Review & Editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project Administration, and Funding Acquisition.
• Conflict of Interest: Mandatory statement: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.
• Data Availability: Provide repository link (preferred), or clearly justify restrictions.
• Funding: State funding source and grant number, or: “This research received no external funding.”

Acknowledgement (optional): Used to recognize: institutional support, technical assistance, and non-author contributions.

References must meet the following criteria: a minimum of 20 sources, with at least 80% derived from journal articles, prioritizing publications from the last five years and allowing a maximum range of up to ten years. Sources should primarily come from journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science, while Indonesian Sinta 1 and 2 journals are acceptable; the use of books and conference proceedings should be limited. All citations must follow APA 7th Edition (mandatory), and authors are required to use the Mendeley reference manager and include DOIs where available. Consistency is essential: all cited works must appear in the reference list, and all listed references must be cited in the text. Submissions will be considered non-compliant if they contain missing DOIs (when available), inconsistent formatting, or excessive use of non-scholarly sources.

Editorial Screening Criteria: Manuscripts may be rejected without undergoing peer review if they lack structural coherence, demonstrate weak theoretical grounding, use poor academic English, fail to articulate novelty clearly, do not meet reference standards, or remain merely locally descriptive without meaningful engagement with global scholarly discourse.

Ethical Standards: MEDIASI adheres to international publication ethics, strictly prohibiting plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication or manipulation, and any form of unethical authorship practices; violations of these standards may result in immediate rejection or subsequent retraction of the manuscript.