Journal of Communication
type: channel
description: The Journal of Communication is a scholarly publication that covers various topics and issues in communication studies. It is hosted by CARI Journals and has an ISSN, a DOI, and several indexes. It is a peer-reviewed, global, and open access journal that follows the highest standards of academic integrity and quality. It publishes articles monthly and provides certificates and hardcopy prints to the authors. It also offers many benefits for authors, such as fast and rigorous peer review, low publication fees, wide dissemination and accessibility, high citation potential, and professional editorial support.
publisher: CARI Journals Limited
language: en-US
publication name: Journal of Communication
issn: 2791-3201
copyright: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
items: Professional Self-Representation in English Job Application Letters: Communication Challenges among EFL Students at the University of Kisangani
items: Street Communication: Documentation of Two Graffiti Artists and their Works in Akropong Akuapem
items: Beyond the Inform Button: A Multi-Method Analysis of CSR Communication Strategies in Nigeria's Most Reputable Banks
items: Pronouns as Political Instruments: Constructing Self and Other in Ghanaian Political Discourse

Professional Self-Representation in English Job Application Letters: Communication Challenges among EFL Students at the University of Kisangani
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description: Purpose: This research investigates professional self-representation within English job application letters authored by EFL students at the University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. It identifies critical communication hurdles that impede the construction of credible professional identities and effective formal correspondence in a multilingual academic setting. Methodology: Utilizing a mixed-methods approach—combining qualitative discourse analysis with quantitative descriptive metrics—the study evaluates a corpus of letters produced by students in the Department of Letters and English Civilizations. The analysis focuses on discourse organization, persuasive strategies, professional tone, and the deployment of politeness conventions. Findings: Findings indicate that students face persistent challenges in producing persuasive and coherent correspondence. Primary deficiencies include weak argumentative structures, ineffective self-presentation techniques, and a lack of mastery over professional etiquette and formality. Crucially, the data reveals that grammatical proficiency alone does not guarantee professional communicative effectiveness, as deficiencies remained observable even among advanced students. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study highlights the necessity of shifting pedagogical focus from decontextualized grammar to genre-based professional writing. It advocates for curricula centered on authentic workplace discourse and strategic self-representation to better align student skills with the demands of the global labor market.
creator: John Mbula Nyangonda
creator: Dimanche Lingoso Lifengo
creator: Arthur Cimwanga Bandibanga Shambuyi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 John Mbula Nyangonda, Dimanche Lingoso Lifengo, Arthur Cimwanga Bandibanga Shambuyi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-05
publication date: 2026-06-05
volume: 7
number: 1
starting page: 47
ending page: 58
doi: 10.47941/jcomm.3772

Street Communication: Documentation of Two Graffiti Artists and their Works in Akropong Akuapem
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description: Purpose: The study documents the works of two graffiti artists in Akropong Akuapem, Ghana, and how their artworks communicate. It explores how their creative practices reflect cultural identity, social commentary, and youth empowerment. Methodology: A qualitative case study design was used. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, field observations, and photographic documentation. Thematic and visual analyses guided the interpretation of findings. Findings: Results show that the two artists come from different personal and educational backgrounds but share similar motivations. They use graffiti to preserve cultural heritage, promote youth development, and spark conversations on social and political issues. Their works incorporate Akan symbols, traditional proverbs, and festival imagery. At the same time, they blend these with contemporary influences such as music culture, digital design, and Afro-futuristic aesthetics. The graffiti pieces function as cultural archives, educational tools, and platforms for dialogue. The study also reveals challenges. These include limited access to resources, lack of institutional support, high material costs, and persistent public misconceptions about graffiti. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study concluded that graffiti in Akropong is more than decoration. It has contributed to education, cultural preservation, and social transformation. Through the theory of symbolic interactionism, the study added a formal recognition of graffiti, provision of resources, mentorship for young artists, and community initiatives to strengthen its developmental and tourism value.
creator: Isaac Horsu
creator: Samuel Manasseh Yirenkyi
creator: Kelvin Kwabi Obeng Osae
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Isaac Horsu, Samuel Manasseh Yirenkyi, Obeng Kelvin Kwabi Osae https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-04
publication date: 2026-03-04
volume: 7
number: 1
starting page: 1
ending page: 21
doi: 10.47941/jcomm.3548

Beyond the Inform Button: A Multi-Method Analysis of CSR Communication Strategies in Nigeria's Most Reputable Banks
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description: Purpose: This study investigates the corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication strategies of Nigeria’s most reputable banks. It examines the prevalence of different strategies and the organisational factors shaping their selection. Methodology: The study adopts a multi-method design to analyse how and why leading Nigerian banks disseminate CSR information. Data were generated through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with elite key informants, the heads of corporate communications of the banks. These were complemented by a rigorous qualitative content analysis of the banks’ annual reports (2024 to 2025) and Facebook CSR communications (2024 to 2025). The integration of these data sources provides a holistic understanding of the banks' strategic CSR communication practices. Findings: The findings reveal that while Nigeria’s most reputable banks employ both informing and engaging CSR communication strategies, the informing approach predominates, with engagement remaining limited. The results further indicate that strategy selection is primarily driven by reputation management objectives, although CSR communication is viewed as a strategic communication function that serves multiple organisational goals. However, the adoption of the more dialogic, engaging strategy is significantly constrained by internal cultural conservatism and budgetary constraints, leading the banks to exhibit strategic dialogic restraint. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study extends CSR communication scholarship by providing a multi-method examination of CSR communication strategy in the underexplored African banking context. It enriches stakeholder and legitimacy theories by demonstrating that organisational considerations such as reputation management priorities, internal culture, and resource limitations mediate the translation of theoretical ideals into practice. For communication practitioners, the findings provide evidence-based guidance for developing…
creator: Stephen Ogbonna Uchenna
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Uchenna Stephen Ogbonna https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-08-24
publication date: 2026-08-24
volume: 7
number: 1
starting page: 59
ending page: 83
doi: 10.47941/jcomm.3946

Pronouns as Political Instruments: Constructing Self and Other in Ghanaian Political Discourse
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description: Purpose: This study examines the pragmatic and ideological functions of personal pronouns in Ghanaian political discourse. Specifically, it investigates how political actors strategically deploy pronouns such as I, we, you, they, and he to construct political identities, mobilize audiences, and delineate ideological boundaries within Ghana’s competitive democratic environment. Methodology: The study adopts a qualitative pragmatic discourse analysis of political speech excerpts reported in major Ghanaian online news platforms, including GhanaWeb, JoyOnline, and CitiNewsroom. Drawing on an integrated analytical framework combining pragmatics, critical discourse analysis (CDA), and communication theory, the analysis examines how pronouns function as indexical and relational resources within mediated political communication. Findings: The findings reveal that personal pronouns operate as multifunctional communicative resources in Ghanaian political rhetoric. The pronoun we constructs flexible collective identities that shift between partisan and national frames, while I foregrounds leadership ethos, accountability, and moral authority. The pronoun you positions citizens as active participants in national development and democratic responsibility. In contrast, they and he function as ideological boundary markers that construct political opponents as adversaries and personalize political blame. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study contributes theoretically by conceptualizing pronouns as semiotic infrastructures that sustain political narratives and ideological positioning in African democratic discourse. Methodologically, it demonstrates the value of micro-pragmatic analysis for understanding mediated political speech. Practically, the study highlights how pronoun use shapes public perception and political legitimacy, suggesting the need for greater awareness of linguistic framing in democratic communication. Future research should incorporate mul…
creator: Richard Ayertey Lawer
creator: Yvette Djabakie Asamoah
creator: Priscilla Ama Dati
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Richard Ayertey Lawer, Yvette Djabakie Asamoah, Priscilla Ama Dati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-20
publication date: 2026-03-20
volume: 7
number: 1
starting page: 22
ending page: 46
doi: 10.47941/jcomm.3568