Exploring the global evolution of mobile journalism
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- Open
- Submission deadline
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
The landscape of journalism is evolving at an unprecedented rate, with mobile journalism (MOJO) emerging as a transformative practice. As news organizations and journalists adapt to the increasing ubiquity of mobile devices, we see new opportunities and significant challenges in how journalism is produced, consumed, and understood globally. Mobile devices, which have been identified as the seventh mass medium, have fundamentally changed how people interact with news and media content, shifting towards personalized, mobile-centric media consumption.
This Collection seeks to explore the current state of mobile journalism, examining its epistemological foundations, tools, and technologies, as well as its global implications for the journalism profession. We aim to collect diverse perspectives from a variety of geographic, cultural, and institutional contexts, encouraging comparative studies that highlight both the unique and shared aspects of MOJO's development across different regions and media systems.
We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- The Epistemology of Mobile Journalism: How has mobile journalism reshaped traditional journalistic principles? What new frameworks are emerging in this mobile-first era?
- Global Perspectives and Cross-National Case Studies: How is mobile journalism adopted across different regions of the world, from North America to Asia, Africa, and beyond? We encourage comparative studies that examine regional differences and commonalities in the practice and perception of mobile journalism.
- Technological Innovations and Tools: Research on how mobile technologies—such as smartphones and apps—are being used to produce, distribute, and consume journalistic content. How are these innovations reshaping the news landscape?
- Mobile Journalism in Education: What strategies are being implemented to teach mobile journalism in academic and professional settings? We encourage studies that explore how universities and training programs are adapting their curricula.
- Audience Engagement and Expectations: How has mobile journalism changed how audiences consume news? What expectations do global audiences have for mobile news, and how are media organizations responding to these challenges?
- Professional Practice: What challenges and opportunities do journalists face when working with mobile technologies? How is mobile journalism perceived in newsrooms across different countries and media types? We are interested in studies that explore journalists’ comfort levels with mobile journalism tools, the benefits and challenges they face, and how these vary by age, experience, and region.
- Educators’ and Students’ Perspectives on Mobile Journalism: What are the perspectives of journalism educators, students, and communication professionals on mobile journalism? How do future journalists and communication students engage with MOJO, and how do they perceive its role in their future careers? We encourage research on surveys, interviews, or case studies that highlight the attitudes and experiences of these groups.
- Ethical Considerations: How do ethical considerations evolve with the rise of MOJO? What new dilemmas arise from the increasing personalization of news and the risk of misinformation?
While these are the core themes we are focusing on, submissions are also welcome that explore MOJO through various lenses, including news, sports, entertainment, cultural and more. We encourage interdisciplinary contributions, empirical studies, theoretical papers, and case studies.
This Collection aims to provide a comprehensive, global view of how mobile journalism is practiced and its influence on the future of media. We welcome contributions from scholars and practitioners around the world, with a focus on comparative studies across different media systems and markets, both established and emerging.
