Journal of New Communications Research


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The Society for New Communications Research is pleased to announce that the Winter 2007-2008 issue of the Journal of New Communications Research is now available.

This issue features:

  • An analysis of Internet dependency relations and Internet news exposure,
  • A report on government in the Web 2.0 era and the public sector’s use of social media
  • An exploration of the social media release and its implications for the PR-journalist
    relationship
  • A case study that focuses on the ethics of journalism and public relations
    in the new media environment
  • An essay by Elizabeth Albrycht about witnessing the Venice Biennale online and the notion of the noosphere
  • The executive summary of an upcoming SNCR research study “New Media, New Influencers and Implications for the Public Relations Profession”

The JNCR is distributed as a print publication, with an accompanying wiki to allow for collaboration and updates. In addition, is available via PDF.

Many thanks to our JNCR sponsors: Business Wire, Institute for Public Relations and Wieck Media for making this publication possible.

In addition, The Society for New Communications Research seeks submissions and sponsors for future issues of the Journal of New Communications Research

RE: EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS

The Journal of New Communications Research is a peer-reviewed journal. Submissions should be based on original empirical research, as well as pieces focusing on the theory, strategy and tactical use of new media, social media and collaborative tools. Submissions should be in keeping with the mission of the SNCR: to conduct advanced study on the tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication ( i.e. blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, collaborative tools and the growing phenomena of participatory communications) and their effect on traditional media, marketing, public relations and advertising, as well as their broader impact on business, politics, entertainment, culture, education and society.

Successful submissions will exhibit in-depth, professional/scholarly examinations of these topics, and will be reviewed and chosen based on the quality of research conducted, originality of content, relevance to the Society’s mission and excellence of execution.

Submission Guidelines:Original Works. Articles that have been previously posted or published will not be considered for inclusion. The SNCR requests exclusive rights to selected papers for six months after publication of the JNCR.

Literature Review. Research papers should include a literature review.

Format. Submissions can take the form of traditional articles, podcasts, video blogs and other new media. Please submit written works in a Word or text file. All text, including title, headings, references, quotations, figure captions and tables should be typed double-spaced with one-inch margins. Please use a font size of 12.

Length. Manuscripts, including all references, tables and figures, should be approximately 3,500-5,000 words, and should not exceed 7,500 words. Submissions that significantly exceed this limit may not be accepted for review. Tables and figures are encouraged.

Style. For writing and editorial style, authors should follow APA guidelines (the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). All text pages should be numbered.

Abstract & Keywords. All submissions should include a written abstract of 250 words or less and some keywords. The keywords will be used by readers to search for your article after it is published.

Those interested should submit their papers via email to journal_submission@sncr.org. no later than June 1, 2008. For more information, contact the Society at +1 (650) 331-0083 or via email at journal_submission@sncr.org.

RE: SPONSORSHIPS

The SNCR also seeks financial support for this important project. Sponsorships allow us to pay for copyediting, design and publishing services and the creation of the JNCR wiki. There are several levels of sponsorship available:

SPONSORSHIPS We need support for this important project. Sponsorships allow us to pay for copyediting, design and publishing services and the creation of the JNCR wiki. There are several levels of sponsorship available:

  • JNCR Supporter: $500 – three copies of the JNCR + online access for 3 people in your organization ($180 value), acknowledgment in the Journal + name and link in wiki version
  • JNCR Sponsor: $750 - five copies of the JNCR + online access for 5 people in your organization ($300 value) and 1/4 page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo and link in wiki version + one full registration to the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala – ($495 value)
  • JNCR Donor: $1,200 – seven copies of the JNCR + online access for 7 people in your organization ($420 value); 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo, company description and link in wiki version + 2 full registrations to the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala – ($990. value); acknowledgment of your support from the Symposium stage
  • JNCR Benefactor: $1,750 - 10 copies of the JNCR + online access for 10 people in your organization ($600. value); full page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo, company description and link in wiki version + 3 full registrations to the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala in December – ($1,485. value); acknowledgment of your support from the Symposium stage

For more information, contact Jen McClure at jmcclure@sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.

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