About the Journal

Journal of Media Survey Center is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Media Survey Center at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria.

The journal publishes scholarly work in the field of media and communication studies, with a particular focus on Bulgaria, Southeast Europe, and comparative international perspectives. Its scope includes media systems and policy, journalism studies, digital and social media, audience research, media and democracy, communication theory, and the social role of media in contemporary societies.

The journal accepts research articles, review articles, case studies, media surveys and reports, and book reviews. A distinctive feature of the journal is its focus on data-driven media research and the publication of media surveys and analytical reports in a scholarly, citable format.

The journal follows an open-access policy. All published content is freely available to readers without subscription or access fees. This policy reflects the public mission of Sofia University and supports the wider dissemination of academic knowledge.

All submitted research articles undergo double-blind peer review. The journal is committed to academic integrity, editorial transparency, and high scholarly standards.

The journal publishes content in Bulgarian and English. This bilingual model supports academic debate in the national context while also increasing the international visibility of media and communication research from the region.

Authors retain copyright over their work, while granting the journal the right of first publication. Published articles may be shared and used with proper attribution to the author and the journal.

The journal does not charge readers for access to its content. 

Personal data submitted to the journal, including names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations, will be used exclusively for editorial, publishing, and communication purposes and will not be made available for other purposes.