Elicit Journal of Culture, Communication and Sport
About the Journal
The Elicit Journal of Culture, Communication, and Sport (EJCCS) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal published by Elicit Publishing Limited, dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersections among culture, communication, journalism, and sport in global contexts. As a unique scholarly platform, EJCCS bridges theoretical frameworks with applied research to offer insights that resonate across academia, media industries, and civil society.
The journal fosters a vibrant academic environment where researchers, practitioners, and media professionals can engage in critical discourse that translates into real-world impact. It highlights the evolving role of mass communication and journalism in shaping public understanding of culture and sport, promoting inclusivity, ethical reporting, media literacy, and intercultural dialogue.
Scope of the Journal
The Elicit Journal of Culture, Communication, and Sport welcomes original, innovative, and methodologically rigorous contributions across the following themes (but not limited to):
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Cultural Analysis of Sport and Communication: Investigating how cultural norms, identities, and traditions are shaped by and reflected in sport and media narratives.
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Sport and Mass Media: Representation of athletes, teams, and sporting events in print, broadcast, and digital journalism; issues of bias, sensationalism, and framing.
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Journalism in Cultural and Sports Contexts: The role of sports journalism, investigative reporting, and ethical dilemmas in coverage of major sporting and cultural events.
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Media, Identity, and Society: Exploration of race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, and nationalism through lenses of both mass communication and sport.
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Digital Communication and Fan Engagement: Virtual fandoms, streaming platforms, influencer culture, and the social media transformation of public participation in sport and culture.
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Communication Theory in Action: Application of communication models and theories to real-world issues in cultural industries, sport institutions, and media systems.
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Global and Comparative Media Perspectives: Cross-cultural studies and comparative journalism exploring global sport events, media systems, and cultural representation.
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Policy, Governance, and Media Ethics: Sport diplomacy, athlete activism, media regulation, journalism standards, and the political economy of communication and culture.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
Elicit submission guideline can be downloaded here
Average Time
The average time between submission and final decision is 30 to 60 working days and the average time between acceptance and final publication is 10 to 15 days.
Publication Frequency
The journal is published biannual (2 issues per year: June & December).