FOCUS AND SCOPE

Interaction is a scientific journal published to advance research in the field of Communication Sociology. This journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to share insights, theories, and empirical findings related to the dynamics of communication in social contexts.

Interaction specifically accepts articles that emphasize strong theoretical approaches, clear methodologies, and provide significant contributions to the development of communication and sociology studies. The journal is committed to high academic standards and strives to present studies with broad impact, both nationally and internationally.

As an open-access journal, Interaction aims to encourage global knowledge exchange and enhance the understanding of how communication shapes and is influenced by social structures. The journal's main focus includes:

• Social Interaction in Digital Media: How digital platforms alter social communication patterns and interpersonal relationships.

• Communication Dynamics and Social Identity: The influence of communication on the construction of individual and group identities.

• Communication in Public Spaces and Social Discourse: The role of media and communication in shaping public opinion and social change.

• Technology and Social Transformation: How the development of communication technology affects social and cultural interactions.

• Political Communication and Digital Activism: The use of digital media in social movements, political campaigns, and its impact on public participation.

• Intercultural Communication: Communication interactions in multicultural societies, along with their challenges and opportunities.

• Media Sociology and Information Consumption: Media consumption patterns and their impact on social structures and public perception.

• Theories and Methods in Communication Sociology: Conceptual and methodological studies in social communication research.

Interaction is open to academics, researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners interested in communication studies from a sociological perspective. The journal is published twice a year and accepts articles in both English and Indonesian to expand its reach to the international scientific community.

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high scientific quality. Interaction is also committed to transparent, prompt academic publishing practices that uphold strict research ethics.

With digital and open-access publishing, this journal aims to be a primary reference source in the field of Communication Sociology and to encourage innovative research that impacts the development of social sciences and communication globally.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Interaction only publishes original works that have never been published before. Submitted articles undergo a peer-review process by experts in the field of Communication Sociology, selected by the Editorial Board from a cross-university and international reviewer database.

Stages of the Article Evaluation Process

This evaluation process is estimated to take about three months, with the following stages:

1. Article Submission – Authors upload their manuscripts through the journal platform.

2. Initial Selection by the Editorial Board – Articles are reviewed to determine whether they meet the journal's scope and standards. At this stage, articles may be rejected if they do not comply with the journal's policies or fail to meet substantive and formatting criteria.

3. Initial Selection Notification – Authors are informed whether their manuscript is accepted for review or rejected.

4. Peer Review Process – Articles are sent to external reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. This process takes approximately 20 days.

5. Reviewer Evaluation Report – Reviewers submit their assessments to the journal management.

6. Evaluation Results Notification – Authors receive evaluation results, including qualitative feedback (suggestions for improvement and comments) and a quantitative review of manuscript quality.

Upon receiving the review results, authors may be required to revise their articles based on reviewer feedback before the manuscript is finalized for publication.

PUBLICATION FREQUENCY

Since 2025, Interaction has adopted a biannual publication schedule, releasing issues in June and December. Additionally, the journal may publish special monograph editions if they meet the quality standards set by the Editorial Board.

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

This journal provides immediate open access to its entire content based on the principle that freely available research supports a broader global knowledge exchange.

Authors may archive their work in open-access repositories, both before peer review (as pre-prints) and after (as post-prints).

PUBLICATION ETHICS AND MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

Interaction: Journal of Communication Sociology is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We adhere to the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors). It is essential that all parties involved in the publication process—editors, reviewers, and authors—understand and comply with these principles.

Interaction aims to meet the needs of authors and readers by ensuring the quality of published articles, protecting and respecting rights related to article content, and maintaining the integrity of all submitted and published works.

The Editorial Board of Interaction pledges to publish all necessary corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies if required. As part of our commitment to best practices, Interaction provides open access to the evaluation system and criteria used in the external peer-review process. These criteria are updated regularly to ensure that published articles meet standards of scientific relevance, originality, clarity, and accuracy.

Interaction maintains full confidentiality during the evaluation process, protecting the anonymity of authors and reviewers, the content under review, reviewer reports, and all communications issued by the editorial board, advisory board, and scientific board. We also apply strict confidentiality standards to any clarifications, claims, or complaints submitted by authors to the journal’s editorial board or external reviewers.

Interaction is committed to respecting the integrity of all published works. Therefore, we are highly vigilant in identifying and addressing cases of plagiarism. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be withdrawn from the journal or prohibited from publication. The journal will act swiftly in handling such cases. By agreeing to the journal's terms, authors commit to ensuring that their submitted articles and all related materials contain only original work and do not infringe upon third-party rights. In cases of joint authorship, a clear statement must be made that all authors have approved the manuscript’s content and that the work has not been previously published in any form.

AUTHORSHIP

Authors submitting articles for publication in Interaction: Journal of Communication Sociology must ensure that their submitted material is original work. Manuscripts must not contain sections from previously published works, either by the authors themselves or others. Additionally, authors must guarantee the accuracy of the data presented in the manuscript. Data should not be manipulated or altered to support proposed hypotheses.

Authors are expected to use current and relevant sources in sociology and communication fields when drafting articles. This ensures that research is based on up-to-date theoretical and empirical foundations.

Authors must clearly identify all individuals who made significant contributions to the conceptual design, research planning, interpretation of results, and article writing. The authorship list should be arranged hierarchically to reflect each author’s level of responsibility and role in the research.

All authors bear full responsibility for the submitted manuscript’s content. They must ensure that the manuscript adheres to academic ethical standards and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Interaction: Journal of Communication Sociology applies a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published articles. This process is designed to provide critical, constructive, and impartial evaluations of every submitted manuscript.

Reviewer Responsibilities:

• Reviewers must provide an in-depth and objective evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

• They must complete the review within the specified timeframe to ensure the evaluation process runs smoothly and meets deadlines.

Reviewer Qualifications:

• Reviewers will only be assigned if they have relevant expertise in the research topic and no conflicts of interest related to the manuscript, authors, or funding sources.

Review Reports:

• Reviewers must submit comprehensive and detailed reports, including necessary references.

• If a manuscript is rejected, reviewers must provide clear reasons following evaluation standards.

Editorial Decisions:

• Based on reviewer reports, the Editor will determine the evaluation outcome and notify the authors.

PUBLICATION FEES

Interaction: Journal of Communication Sociology is an open-access journal that does not charge article processing fees (APC). The publication costs are fully supported institutionally, ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to the academic community and the public.