Submission guidelines
Paper types
Studies are based on original research, solving the issue raised empirically, theoretically or methodologically. In other words, the studies may investigate various concepts or terminology of media and communication studies, or, they may corroborate upon accepted or innovative methodological procedures, or, they may examine different facets of media operation on empirical data. The recommended length of the studies is 6,000-8,000 words, including footnotes and references, with an abstract of up to 150 words, up to 10 keywords, and brief information about the author (up to 100 words).
Book reviews introduce and critically evaluate new books emerging within the field of study. The author may choose to review one monograph or approach more of them together, usually if they are close in their key topic, methodology, or conceptual basis. The book reviews clearly sum up issues dealt with, and they use such an overview as a basis for further critical investigation. The recommended length of a book review is 2000-4000 words, including footnotes and references.
Interviews introduce inspiring personalities within the media and communication field, including both academics and practitioners: researchers, educators, as well as journalists, editors, and media managers. The recommended length of the interview is 3000-4000 words including footnotes and references. The interviews include brief information about the interviewee.
Submission
All manuscripts should be submitted for the review trough the submission system: https://ms.vedeckecasopisy.cz/
However, the system is still in the phase of testing, so we kindly ask you to send the copy of your submission also to the e-mail address of the journal: medialnistudia@fsv.cuni.cz.
Manuscripts aimed for peer review (studies and essays) should be delivered in an original and a blinded (anonymised) version. The editor-in-chief sends blinded copies for review, so please omit all references to your identity as the author in the text of the blinded copy (your name, institutional affiliation, file’s metadata – for MS Word please see Windows Support entitled Remove hidden data and personal information by inspecting documents, presentations, or workbooks).
The original and the blinded version should be accompanied by a covering letter with the author’s full name, institutional affiliation, and the contact email address.
Manuscripts not aimed for peer review (polemics, interviews, book reviews, and reports) should be delivered in the original version only.
The editor-in-chief will acknowledge the receipt of the manuscript.