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About the Global Media and Communication format

Global Media and Communication is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Media Studies and Communication, Social Media and Politics, Asian Culture and Media Studies.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Global Media and Communication, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inMedia Studies and Communication Social Media and Politics Asian Culture and Media Studies Globalization and Cultural Identity Public Relations and Crisis Communication
ISSN1742-7665
Citation impact (2-yr)0.94
h-index41
i10-index181
Total citations6,635
Top institutions publishing hereLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Journal websitegmc.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Global Media and Communication per year

22
2014
23
2015
23
2016
28
2017
37
2018
23
2019
35
2020
18
2021
18
2022
21
2023
15
2024
19
2025

Citation impact of Global Media and Communication by publication year

417
2014
307
2015
222
2016
350
2017
355
2018
109
2019
324
2020
148
2021
137
2022
98
2023
23
2024
14
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Global Media and Communication

The meta-process of `mediatization' as a conceptual frame

Friedrich Krotz · 29 Oct 2007

In the rapidly changing global environment, there is a need for a conceptual frame that takes account of the wide range of theories and explanations for developments in media and communication, which also encompasses drivers like globalization, individualization and the growing importance of the market economy as a reference system. Academic research here does a…

312 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
From Steamed Bun to Grass Mud Horse: E Gao as alternative political discourse on the Chinese Internet

Bingchun Meng · 1 Apr 2011

This article examines e gao (online spoofs) as a popular form of political expression which has recently emerged on the Chinese internet. I first introduce a cultural approach to internet-mediated political communication that emphasizes discursive integration and the mutual constitution of communicative activity and subjectivity. I then discuss how these two dimensions are configured in…

171 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
When citizen photojournalism sets the news agenda: Neda Agha Soltan as a Web 2.0 icon of post-election unrest in Iran

Mette Mortensen · 1 Apr 2011

The article discusses the current rise of citizen photojournalism, which has received little scholarly scrutiny. Drawing on a case study of the mobile telephone footage of the Iranian woman Neda Agha Soltan, who was killed during a demonstration in Iran in June 2009, the article investigates the ethical dilemmas of the Western news media’s eager…

158 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Habermas and the public sphere

Nichòlas Garnham · 19 Jul 2007

It is now over 20 years since Habermas’ concept of the public sphere was introduced to Anglo-Saxon media studies, since when it has undoubtedly become and, on the evidence of the books under review, continues to be a major thematic perspective in media analysis. Over that period Habermas’ original conception of the public sphere, as…

120 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Myths of digital technology in Africa

Gado Alzouma · 16 Nov 2005

Many multi- and bilateral agencies have integrated the promotion of information and communication technologies in Africa into their programmes. Along with African NGOs, they strongly advocate the use of ICTs by government offices, private enterprises, schools and the public. In general, groups and actors involved in such efforts share a set of dispositions and worldviews…

104 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Global Media and Communication template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Global Media and Communication format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Global Media and Communication template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Global Media and Communication use?
Global Media and Communication uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Global Media and Communication, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Global Media and Communication?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Global Media and Communication document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Global Media and Communication template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Global Media and Communication format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Global Media and Communication?
Global Media and Communication is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Global Media and Communication template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Global Media and Communication template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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