The Journal of Social Media is a multidisciplinary platform exploring the evolving ecosystem of social media. It covers a broad spectrum of scholarly domains to examine social media not just as a technology, but as a socio-cultural force that shapes communication, identity, public discourse, and participation in digital life. From social networking sites and content-sharing platforms to algorithmic, AI-driven infrastructures, JSM engages with the full complexity of digitally networked environments. View our Editorial Team.
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| Social media in transition: AI, governance and the politics of participation | |
| Charmaine du Plessis | |
| 17 September 2025 | |
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| Signal amid the noise | |
| Kim Viljoen | |
| 10 September 2025 |
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Press Release: Artificial intelligence and humanity: Part 1 – The rational machine and the irrational mind (part of a 3-Part series) |
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Explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in Part 1 of our series, Artificial intelligence and humanity. Dr. Kim Viljoen, Editor-in-Chief of the open-access journal The Journal of Social Media, engages ChatGPT in a thought-provoking dialogue on logic, emotion, creativity, and empathy. This conversation provides fresh insights into how AI mirrors and challenges our understanding of being human. Read The rational machine and the irrational mind opinion piece. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-06 | |
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 | |
Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme |
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| Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-20 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 |
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