Please say hello to JACR's new Editorial Assistant, Mitch McSparin. Mitch is a first year Ph.D. student at the Wayne State Department of Communication, after completing his M.A. in Applied Communication Studies from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

We are delighted to welcome Kai Kuang (Tsinghua University), Andrew Iliadis (Temple University), and Joshua M. Scacco, PhD (University of South Florida) as new Associate Editors at the Journal of Applied Communication Research. #JACR #AppliedCommunication #AcademicPublishing

Legal jargon doesn't just confuse jurors -- it biases them. New research in JACR finds complex courtroom language leads to harsher verdicts and less trust in the justice system. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Nominations are open for NCA's Applied Communication Division research awards! Articles, books & special issues (2025-2026) eligible. Self-nominations encouraged. Submit via NCA website. Questions → [email protected] #AppliedCommunication #NCA2026

New in the Journal of Applied Communication Research: How do TV portrayals of police shape attitudes toward law enforcement? “Conversations that highlight the populations most impacted by the criminal justice system and law enforcement deserve to be centered.” www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New in the Journal of Applied Communication Research: Why engaging directly with communities strengthens research measurement. “Our work shows how critical it is to go into the community. Engagement strengthens measurement.” @ldwilliamsonphd.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

📣 New research in JACR explores "communication insurgency" — when participants define change in their own terms, not ours. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

📣 New research in JACR explores "communication insurgency" — when participants define change in their own terms, not ours. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

📢 New research shows misinformation doesn't just warp beliefs — it breaks relationships. "When information is partisan and personal, the health of our relationships becomes inseparable from the health of our democracy." @emilyvanduyn.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We mourn the passing of William F. “Bill” Eadie (1946–2025), the first editor of JACR and a guiding force in communication scholarship. A generous mentor, leader, and passionate supporter of the arts and his impact is lasting.

📣 At NCA? Meet the JACR team! Scholar Office Hours today, 2:30–3:45 PM, Adams Ballroom B. Chat with editor Heather Zoller + meet the incoming editor. Thinking about submitting or just want to connect? Come say hi! ✨

🚨 Issue 5 of the Journal of Applied Communication Research is now live on Taylor & Francis Online! Print copies will be mailed soon. Explore the latest studies bridging communication theory and practice: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjac20/c...

📰 The new JACR Newsletter is out! Check your inbox for the latest issue highlights, author features, and updates from the Journal of Applied Communication Research. Didn’t get it? Send us a message to make sure you’re on the list. #JACR #CommResearch

📢 Volume 53, Issue 4 of the Journal of Applied Communication Research is now live on Taylor & Francis! Explore the latest applied communication scholarship here: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjac20/c... 📬 Print copies coming soon!

🌟 Editorial Board Spotlight: Dr. Karma Chávez (UT Austin) 🌟 “Applied scholarship is praxis—where theory + practice converge… a way to build trust with communities in a ‘post truth’ era.” Learn more: liberalarts.utexas.edu/ams/faculty/...

🗳️ The Citizen Questions Model reimagines debates by centering voter priorities, not media agendas. Community-driven questions make debates more transparent, accountable & legitimate. Read in Journal of Applied Communication Research: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New in JACR: Gain-framed, future-oriented messages boost PrEP uptake among Chinese MSM—without raising sexual risk intentions. Study by Yu Guo, Yiwei Li, Yuxuan Wang, Yongkang Hou & Hongzhe Xiang. Read: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PrEP #HIVPrevention

🌟 Welcome Shobha Pai to JACR as our new Editorial & Social Media Assistant! Excited to have them on board helping share stories, updates, and connect with our community. 💙 Shobha is a second year masters student at the University of Cincinnati. #communicationresearch

📢 New in JACR: Kim, Overton, Wu, Noland & Moon show that support for corporate social advocacy (CSA) depends on efficacy people back companies more when they believe their support can make a difference. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #CSA #JACR

New in JACR: @inbal-leibovits.bsky.social examines how homeless civic actors & allies co-produce knowledge for policy + social change—and how allyship can both open space and unintentionally reinforce exclusion. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Allyship #JACR

Applied communication scholarship bridges research + real-world impact. 🌍✨ We’re curious: What does applied scholarship mean to you? Reply and share your perspective—we’d love to hear from our community. #AppliedCommunication #JACR

The SSCA Applied Communication Division seeks volunteers (reviewers, chairs, respondents, mentors) for the Birmingham convention. Support applied communication scholarship! Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How do Vietnamese American youth navigate #mentalhealth stigma across generations? A new JACR article shows how “honor” & “silence” collide with youth voices for change. Read here - > www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #CultureCenteredApproach #ImmigrantHealth

What happens when government funding dominates interorganizational collaboration? Read D piece “When resource dependency discourse dominates interorganizational collaboration: a case study of a statewide effort to end homelessness” by DaJung Woo & Tsu-Yi Chien at www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Interested in using film & media narratives as a vehicle for understanding and supporting social and behavioral change? See report “Mental models and enduring climate action: the Earth Connection Film Festival” by Jessica Eise, Amanda Camarillo & Sarah Lasley at www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1....

Communicating #Weather Warnings Demonstrating the importance of public scholarship, scholars @kerikstephens.bsky.social and Hamilton Bean are sharing their crucial insights about communicating weather #warnings. Check out their article at The Conversation: theconversation.com/why-it-can-b...

Update from the JACR Team Associate Editor Julius Matthew Riles continues to make impactful scholarly contributions to the field of communication research. He recently co-authored three publications exploring #Media effects and #communication in #health and #justice contexts:

Check out JACR online first article, “Facilitation of young migrants’ agency in policy lab meeting interactions: a case analysis in an Italian city” by Claudio Baraldi & Antonella Capalbi at www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1.... 1/4

What happens when a consent contract is introduced in a dance production? Read Alaina C. Zanin, Carrisa S. Hoelscher and Sarah Wilcoxon piece titled “We created the policy, so we don’t need to use it: a qualitative case study of consent policy implementation” at www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We hope everyone who went to #ICA25 enjoyed the conference. As u revise your papers based on conference feedback, consider submitting your work to JACR. Pieces that are building #theory & insights for practice would be a good fit at the #journal. Submit ur work at www.tandfonline.com/journals/rja...

New Issue Alert We are excited to share with you JACR latest Issue which is now available for you to explore at www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjac20/5.... Vol 53 Issue 2 articles address diverse social justice themes including the potential of community-driven research in reshaping #LGBTQ empowerment, 1/7

Read JACR latest published article, “Beyond ramen noodles: how critical consciousness transforms resilience for U.S. college students navigating food insecurity” by Jasmine R. Linabary, Ziyu Long Rebecca Rodriguez Carey, Elizabeth Wilhoit Larson &Tessa M. Hall at www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

You are invited to attend NCA Virtual Learning Opportunity on Understanding Authoritarianism: Lessons from Ukraine and Europe on Friday, April 25, 2025, 3pm-4:30pm EST. This session highlights how applied insights from #communication #research can guide global responses to rising #Authoritarianism.

“How do you feel about getting childcare app notifications at work? “It’s a roller coaster of emotions!” one working mom shared” Stephanie. It explores how these apps both support & disrupt work engagement—and introduces the personal paradox of tech in work life. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Nominate someone or yourself for NCA Applied Communication Division Awards by MAY 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. These awards acknowledge significant contributions in applied communication #theory, #research, and/or #practice. Send your electronic submissions of nomination letters to [email protected].

Our online first article, “Rethinking (#LGBT) empowerment: exploring the potential of community-based participatory research project among human rights #NGOs in #Ghana by Godfried Asante, Gideon Adjaka and Iris Nartey is now available for you to explore at www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....?

We are excited to share with you this online first article “Explicating the effects of narrative source and causal attribution on nulliparous Chinese women’s childbirth injury-related risk perceptions & information-seeking intentions” by Ruolan Li & Xinying Yang @ www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Check out this online first article “Explicating the mechanisms between overwork-related media exposure and workplace resilience: a study of tech employees in China” by Jinyi Ye and Kai Kuang at www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Just published! Take a look at our online first article, “Motivating neighborhood-focused health #activism: exploring the nexus of collective efficacy, social hope, and #neighborhood activism” by Youllee Kim and Rachel A. Smith which is now accessible at www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

"When Chinese only children care for parents with cancer, how does filial piety shape their resilience-building process, and when does it become a source of stress? Grounded in anticipatory resilience, this study offers a new perspective," Nannan Duan.

@tandfresearch.bsky.social has made some changes to our website. We will work to update the Instructions for Authors page (www.tandfonline.com/action/autho...). In the meantime, if you or someone you know is interested in submitting, here is a description of submission types (see flyers):

The Journal of Applied Communication Research is looking for themed #book reviews. Review essays would address two or more recent volumes with implications for communication theory and practice. We are particularly interested in works that provide insights into the role of #communication in 1/2

One of our latest #article by Matthew L. Spialek & Scott E. Branton titled “From recovery to preparedness: an examination of resources, individual disaster communication, and anticipatory resilience capacity during the 2023 U.S. tornado season” is ready for you to explore at doi.org/10.1080/0090...

Happy Thanksgiving!

You are officially welcome to the Journal of Applied Communication Research (JACR) page. JACR publishes original scholarship that contributes to knowledge about how people practice communication across diverse applied contexts. Visit www.tandfonline.com/journals/rja... to explore our latest articles