Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends is an academic journal that publishes original research, theoretical discussions, and conceptual studies in the fields of communication, tourism, and social–economic development.
The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative ideas and empirical findings that contribute to the understanding of communication dynamics, tourism development, and socio-economic trends at local, national, and global levels.

1. Scope of Communication Studies

The journal covers a wide range of topics related to communication, including but not limited to:

  • Mass communication, media, and journalism studies

  • Public relations and strategic communication

  • Political communication and government communication

  • Interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational communication

  • Digital communication, new media, and social media literacy

  • Communication ethics and public information dissemination

  • Communication for social change and development

2. Scope of Tourism Studies

The tourism section focuses on research and discussions related to:

  • Tourism management, marketing, and sustainable tourism

  • Ecotourism and cultural heritage tourism

  • Tourism policy, planning, and development strategies

  • Hospitality industry and travel behavior

  • Community-based tourism and local economic empowerment

  • Destination branding and tourist experience

  • Innovation and digital transformation in tourism

3. Scope of Social and Economic Trends

This section includes studies and analyses of contemporary social and economic issues, such as:

  • Socio-economic development and community welfare

  • Social change, culture, and globalization

  • Entrepreneurship, creative economy, and local business development

  • Employment, inequality, and poverty reduction

  • Policy studies on social and economic governance

  • Sustainable economy and social innovation

  • The intersection of communication, economy, and social transformation