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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC)

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) publishes rigorous, iterative, and impactful scholarship covering all conceivable dimensions of communication studies. As an open-access journal, we elevate the availability and impact of top-tier scholarship.

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · May 20

... and, we're live! As of today, we are ready to receive your manuscripts in our peer review system, online at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 4h

Questions? Reach out directly to [email protected] and our editor, Nick Bowman, will get back to you. =)

Submit now, at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcom

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 4h

So, if you'd like to beat that rush, get your papers over to us now. We're fully open-access, and we'll consider any manuscript that would fit the broad editorial call for our host association, ICA.

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 4h

We suspect that with the @icahdq.bsky.social deadline approaching in early November, we'll see a dramatic uptick in submissions.

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 4h

We also accepted our first two papers, which will be among the five or six we expect in our inaugural issue - early- to mid-2026!

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 4h

It's time again for our bi-monthly updates! Submissions are a tick down, but of 10 submissions:

* Five were desk-rejected with feedback, in an average of 3.4 days.
* Five were peer-reviewed and sent back with major revisions, in an average of 37.4 days (longest was 41 days)

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

Oh we're sorry - make that "our first *TWO* acceptances." Y'all are about to see some pretty fantastic @icahdq.bsky.social scholarship in our pages. Details of #2 coming, once we get the final edits. =)

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

More details, soon. =)

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

By applying the RISP model in a transnational digital context and presenting Rednote as a case illustrating platform affordances, this study offers insights for designing inclusive digital health communication for migrant communities.

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

Participants employed both surface-level and analytical strategies to assess credibility, emphasizing Rednote’s role in supporting health decision-making and adaptation to unfamiliar healthcare systems.

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

Semi-structured interviews with 21 Chinese migrants across multiple countries, analyzed thematically, revealed
that participants use Rednote for low- and high-risk physical and mental health concerns, driven by cultural congruence, emotional reassurance, community trust, and instrumental utility.

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

Drawing on the Risk Information Seeking and Processing (RISP) model, it explores the health topics sought, motivations for using Rednote, and strategies for evaluating reliability.

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

As digital platforms increasingly shape health information-seeking, understanding how migrants navigate them is crucial. This study examines why and how Chinese migrants use Rednote, a Chinese-based social media platform, to access local health information.

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 6h

We're happy to announce our *very first accepted* manuscript!

"Across Borders Through Screens: Health Information-Seeking Practices of Chinese Abroad on Rednote"

No page proofs yet, but an abstract/summary to follow:

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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 7d

Have added Global Perspectives in Communication (@gpccomm.bsky.social) to @moritzbuchi.bsky.social's and my list of open access journals in the field of Communication. #openscience #opencomm

Open Media and Communication Research

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for a home for your COM scholarship? Right now, we've got ample space in our system for reviews - a bit of a lull, so we're getting papers from "initial submission" to" under review" in a matter of days - sometimes, even hours! Send us your work today: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 10d

*drumroll please*

And we've issued our first "Accept, Pending!"

Details will be forthcoming, but it looks like DOI 001 is claimed.

That's just fab. =)

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 18d

A good reminder for how we try to do things at @gpccomm.bsky.social - we're here to help! Sometimes that might mean a rejection with feedback, but our passion isn't rejection but rather, scholarship. We're proud to represent @icahdq.bsky.social =)

Submit now, at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

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Nick Bowman (包尼克) he/him/his @bowmanspartan.bsky.social · 18d

So many of our colleagues winning plaudits with #NCA25 in Denver. We'd love to see them over at @gpccomm.bsky.social. We accept 4K and 8K length studies that present an original observation or analysis, and we're open to humanities and social science perspectives: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 31

The submission are rolling, and we're so happy to hear from the world. We've also got our call in more than a dozen languages! View at docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Interested in offering a translation? Hit us at [email protected]. =)

GPC Call For Papers | Translated

GPC General Call For Papers | Translated To use this list, click the hyperlinks for the different languages, and feel free to share widely by either (a) copy-pasting the text elsewhere or (b) sharing ...

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 30

What's a good cover letter for a manuscript? Just read a fab one:

✅ Summarized the paper + unique contribution
✅ Mentioned prior engagement (ICA regional event + other workshopping)
✅ Made a connect back to the journal's aims
✅ Very short =)

Submissions? Live at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 22

Fun milestone - we've got our first Revise manuscript back to the office. Of around 25 submissions so far, we've invited five back for Revise and Resubmit.

Want in on this? Submit your work at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

Looking at you, #ICA and @icahdq.bsky.social fam. =)

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 20

Glad to see @gpccomm.bsky.social continuing the make the rounds. We're open for your work! =)

Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · Aug 19

Open for business 🟩

The new @icahdq.bsky.social #OpenAccess journal @gpccomm.bsky.social is open for submissions.

#commsky

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General Instructions

Table of Contents How We Publish Peer Review Process Publication and Research Ethics Publishing Agreements and Charges After Publication Manuscript Subm

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 20

Please do! We're happy to chat of course, and you can also get in touch with our Editor-in-Chief @bowmanspartan.bsky.social here, or via email ([email protected]).

Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 16

oh one more? We've received submissions from authors in 11 different countries spread across North America, Africa (Central and MENA), Europe (Eastern and Western Europe), and and Asia (Southeast and South). We're especially happy to see so many of you - from so many places - engaging with us. =)

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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · Aug 16

We're an active, vibrant, and involved group of reviewers - and we're eager for your work. Kick it on over, and let's make this inaugural volume a success. =)

Expected print of early- to mid-2026!

Submissions at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gpcomm

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