2024-08-17
Brazilian journalism research
Brazilian Journalism Research is pleased to announce a call for papers for the dossier " Contemporary updates to journalism theories and concepts " . This call for papers is part of BJR's 20th anniversary celebrations and features contributions from guest editors Tim P. Vos (Michigan State University, USA) and Marcos Paulo da Silva (Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil). The theories and related concepts of journalism have gone through a historical period that has challenged their limits in empirical, normative, epistemological and even ontological terms. It is no coincidence that the scenario of uncertainty, reconstruction and resignification of theories and concepts that help explain contemporary journalistic practice is directly related to the disruption journalism has experienced in recent decades, whether as a social institution, as a profession, as a language or as a form of knowledge of concrete reality. This context, however, does not negate the accumulated wisdom of decades of theorizing about journalism, nor the relevance of new studies on the theoretical foundations of the field. On the contrary, in contexts of crises and structural transformations journalism is faced with the question of its own social necessity as a foundation of democracy. Important Dates: Article submission: until January 15, 2025. Articles accepted: until July 31, 2025. Edition published: until December 31, 2025. Access the full CFP: Contemporary updates to journalism theories and concepts (ENG) Atualizações contemporâneas nos conceitos e nas teorias do jornalismo (PT) Actualizaciones contemporáneas de los conceptos y teorías del periodismo (ESP) Actualisations contemporaines des concepts et des théories du journalisme (FRA)
2023-06-10
Brazilian journalism research
Photo: Luis Gustavo Prado/Secom UnB The Brazilian Journalism Research editorial board expresses condolences for the passing of Professor Luiz Gonzaga Figueiredo Motta, at the age of 80, yesterday (June 09th). Motta was one of BJR's founders and acted as the journal's executive editor from 2005 to 2007, playing a crucial role in shaping its editorial identity, which he described as "a natural forum" for integrating Brazilian researchers into the international community of journalism debates. This statement is recorded in the editorial "Consolidating our Identity," volume 2, from 2006: "BJR is part of a tremendous citizenship movement that has been taking place in Brazil in the last two or three decades. Within the scope of this movement, SBPJor and its journal are a small part of the growing media criticism crusade (inside and outside the academic and professional environments). Although the journal rigorously maintains its strictly scientific profile, it does not exist outside society’s concerns. In this sense it seems that the journal is indirectly helping to form critical thinking regarding journalism 's social and political questions". Motta's efforts, along with all the researchers who followed his lead at BJR, are an integral part of the life of the journal and underpin the work we continue to carry out, nearly 20 years later. During this sad moment, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and friends. May the memories of his kindness bring solace and courage. BJR Editorial Board Laura Storch, Lia Seixas, Kérley Winques, Nélia Del Bianco, Débora Gadret
2023-04-29
Brazilian journalism research
The editorial team of Brazilian Journalism Research is pleased to announce the publication of its first issue of this year, April 2023. The issue features five texts, produced by researchers from different geographical contexts, such as Brazil, Portugal, Spain and Chile. From 2023 on, BJR adopts the continuous flow publication system. The texts of this and the next editions are being published since the beginning of this year, as they are approved in the evaluation and review stages. The continuous publication of articles, without the need to wait for the full composition of each issue, promotes speed in the communication process and makes research available in advance, contributing to the qualification of scientific work at all levels. BJR receives submissions in continuous flow and is dedicated to the publication of high quality scientific papers on Theory, Research and Criticism, which have Journalism as an object of study from an interdisciplinary perspective. Consider BJR for the publication of your research results! We invite our readers to browse through the published titles and get to know the new issue : THREE SCENARIOS IN 25 YEARS OF JOURNALISM RESEARCH (1997-2021) CARLOS EDUARDO FRANCISCATO CULTURAL JOURNALISM IN BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL: a cross-country analysis (2012-2018) MARIANA SCALABRIN MÜLLER, ROSA CABECINHAS, DORA SANTOS SILVA JOURNALISTIC NARRATIVES ABOUT THE “DAY OF FIRE”: a Luso-Brazilian perspective on the Amazon THAÍS BRAGA, SANDRA MARINHO THE IRRUPTION OF DIGITAL NATIVES ON THE CHILEAN MEDIA LANDSCAPE: analysis of the academic impact in front of web and social networks (2004-2022) CARLOS RODRÍGUEZ-URRA, MAGDALENA TRILLO-DOMÍNGUEZ, VÍCTOR HERRERO-SOLANA LOOKING FOR A MEDIA BUSINESS MODEL: an exploratory study focusing on six native Chilean digital media RENÉ JARA, ANTOINE FAURE, NICOLAS DEL VALLE ORELLANA
2023-04-20
Brazilian journalism research
Brazilian Journalism Research is pleased to announce a special call for papers on the subject Journalism and the challenges of political communication and contemporary democracies . This CFP is a collaboration between BJR and the Journal of Latin American Communication Research (JLACR) , published by the Latin American Association of Communication Researchers (ALAIC). The special issue has the contribution of guest editors: Silvio Waisbord (George Washington University, United States) and Liziane Guazina (University of Brasilia, Brazil). In face of threats to democracies and the reconfiguration of contemporary communication processes, this call for papers aims to stimulate debate about journalism’s place in building public spaces of democratic resistance. In other words, how professional journalism can help fight against the new authoritarian populism, the growing precariousness of rights, and the use of political violence (including by governments) to prevent freedom of expression. Important Dates: Article submission: until March 31, 2024. Article approval: until August 30, 2024. Publication of edition: December 31, 2024. Access the full CFP: Journalism and the challenges of political communication and contemporary democracies (ENG) O Jornalismo frente aos desafios da comunicação política e as democracias contemporâneas (PT) El periodismo frente a los desafíos de la comunicación política y las democracias contemporáneas (ESP) Le Journalisme face aux défis de la communication politique et aux démocraties contemporaines (FR)
2023-04-14
Brazilian journalism research
Reviewers have a crucial role in the editing process of a journal, since they contribute to the improvement of research manuscripts and guarantee excellence of published texts. However, even though it is decisive and labourious, review tends to be invisible in the production of a journal. Brazilian Journalism Research (BJR), edited by the Brazilian Association of Journalism Researchers (SBPJor), values and recognizes the work of reviewers. Since 2021, the journal recognizes the best review of submitted articles through an award. As of this year, BJR Award of Best Review is named after professor Luciana Mielniczuk. Prematurely deceased im 2018, her work is reference in ibero-american digital journalism studies. Mielniczuk was also SBPJor scientific director between 2011 and 2015. BJR’s editorial board has decided to pay her tribute as a way to recognize her scientific contribution and value her collaboration towards the development of the journal. Editor of BJR, Laura Storch emphasizes that “to pay tribute to Luciana is a simple, but relevant gesture. She has always encouraged BJR’s work and her scientific competence is a mark of the potentiality of brazilian research on journalism”. The selection of review of the year was conducted by the following criteria: a) rigor of assessment: adherence to norms and arguments; b) depth of assessment: interaction with the text and criteirous reading of arguments presented im manuscripts; c) contribution to manuscripts: examination of points of attention, suggesting alternative and/or complementar perspectives and commenting on method and analysis. In this edition, Julie Firmstone, associate professor of University of Leeds (United Kingdom) was awarded. The researcher said the recognition was a “lovely surprise”. “I take the role [as a reviewer] very seriously, because I know by experience the difference that a well thought and constructive review can make to the author”. About the relevance of the reviewers work in the collective construction of knowledge, Firmstone states that “peer review can add perspectives and perceptions to research that can improve and expand the relevance of an article”. The researcher explains that a good review must highlight the positive aspects of the work, as well as point out what maigh be improved. “To write a review is not to say to someone how you would have conducted the research differently. Instead, is about helping it to become its best version”, concludes.
2022-04-19
Brazilian journalism research
Starting this month (April 2022), Brazilian Journalism Research becomes part of SciELO's catalog of indexed journals. Currently, only four Brazilian journals in the communication field are indexed on the platform. "Indexing in SciELO catalog is an important achievement for BJR because it enhances the visibility of the articles published and values the editorial work of the journal as a whole," says editor Laura Storch. The indexing process required adjustments in the BJR's structure and has contributed to the qualification of the journal's editorial processes. To access BJR on SciELO Brazil access https://www.scielo.br/bjr