Focus and Scope

The International Journal of Development Communication Research (IJDCR) focuses on advancing knowledge and practice in development communication through high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship. The journal is interdisciplinary in nature and welcomes contributions that examine the role of communication in development processes across diverse social, economic, cultural, political, and technological contexts.

Scope of the Journal

IJDCR publishes manuscripts that address, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas:

• Development communication theories, models, and frameworks

• Communication for social and behaviour change (CSBC)

• Health communication and public health campaigns

• Agricultural and rural development communication

• Environmental and climate change communication

• Media, ICTs, and digital platforms for development

• Participatory communication and community engagement

• Gender, youth, and inclusive communication strategies

• Indigenous knowledge systems and communication

• Policy communication, governance, and advocacy

• Crisis, risk, and humanitarian communication

• Communication and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal considers the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original empirical research articles

• Theoretical and conceptual papers

• Policy analyses and discussion papers

• Case studies and best practice reports

• Review articles with strong analytical contributions