The Journal of Media and Rights is an innovative and diverse journal that aims to facilitate the presentation and discussion of original research, forging connections between media and rights-based scholarship. This distinctive approach explores the relationship within various sociopolitical and cultural contexts, seeking to comprehend the positive and/or negative impact of evolving media approaches on expressing and realising rights. View our Editorial Team.
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 3 of Journal of Media and Rights |
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| We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 3 of Journal of Media and Rights. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-15 | More... |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing. Be part of the transformation today! |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Book Release: Read ‘Artist or Imposter!’ |
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| Read the latest open-access monograph, Artist or Imposter! Breaking barriers and ‘dancing’ the data. This book makes profound theoretical and epistemological contributions to newfound understandings of social constructivism in higher education. It invites scholarly debate on non-traditional arts-based methodologies. Authors: Dianna Moodley with Clare Craighead. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-17 |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |