Media, Culture and Society

Top Research Topics at Media, Culture & Society?

Media, Culture & Society aims to foster the development of research in Media studies, Advertising, Politics, Public relations and Gender studies. The journal addresses concerns in Media studies which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social media, Law and Social science. Media, Culture & Society focused on Politics research but expanded to cover Political economy.

• Media studies (28.16%)
• Advertising (15.61%)
• Politics (14.06%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Cultural studies: two paradigms: (703 citations)
• Users like you? Theorizing agency in user-generated content (686 citations)
• Cultural entrepreneurship in nineteenth-century Boston: the creation of an organizational base for high culture in America (535 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Media, Culture & Society:

The journal publications primarily tackle Media studies, Public relations, Advertising, Politics and Social science. While the most cited publications focused on Media studies, they were also able to explore topics like Law, State (polity), Social movement and Narrative. The journal papers address concerns in Public relations which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Journalism, Democracy and Public administration.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• World War II
• Law
• Politics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Media studies, Social media, Politics, Journalism and Political economy. The journal focuses on Media studies but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as China and Agency (sociology). While Social media is the focus of Media, Culture & Society, it also provided insights into the studies of Resistance (psychoanalysis), Cultural studies, Phenomenon, Gender studies and Populism.

Issues in Gender studies were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Representation (politics), Ethnic group and Narrative. Research on Journalism presented in it concerns the broader topic of Advertising. The research on Political economy tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Space (commercial competition), Social movement, Capitalism and State (polity).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Infrastructuralization of Tik Tok: transformation, power relationships, and platformization of video entertainment in China: (11 citations)
• The turn to regulation in digital communication:The ACCC’s digital platforms inquiry and Australian media policy (9 citations)
• Mutual affordances: the dynamics between social media and populism: (7 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Media, Culture & Society (based on the number of publications) are:

• John Corner (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Philip Schlesinger (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Paddy Scannell (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Raymond Boyle (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Nicholas Garnham (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Media, Culture & Society (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Westminster (43 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Leeds (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• London School of Economics and Political Science (32 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Loughborough University (32 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Stirling (32 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 5.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.16% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.53% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.91% of all publications and 61.40% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Media, Culture & Society Research

A natural progression for those interested in Media, Culture & Society studies includes academia, media industry, and policy-making. However, some scholars also pivot towards a career as librarians and information services professionals. These fields often intersect and can benefit from the comprehensive insights garnered from the study of media, culture, and society. School librarians, in particular, play an essential role in educational institutions, promoting literacy and a love for learning. Often, they wear multiple hats - from managing library resources, curating media materials for classroom instruction, to helping students understand the complex world of information. Becoming a school librarian involves a combination of a master's degree in library and information science, state-specific licensure, and a deep love for literature and learning. Continuous professional development through research can significantly enrich the experience. For those interested in exploring this career path in Colorado, this guide on how to become a school librarian in Colorado serves as a great starting point. It delves into the steps needed to pursue this career, including the necessary educational background, certification processes, and potential career outcomes. As Media, Culture & Society researchers and librarians work hand in hand to advance literacy and education, the interplay between these career paths can provide unique opportunities for those with a passion for knowledge and a desire to make a difference.