Focus And Scope

Journal Focus

Journal of Discourse, Innovation, and Empowerment in Gender (JODIEG) focuses on the publication of original research articles, review articles, and theory-based studies that examine the interconnections among gender, discourse, design, visual communication, digital transformation, innovation, policy, and the creative industries. The journal promotes critical, inclusive, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding gender representation, identity, technology, culture, and social change.

Scope

JODIEG welcomes articles in the following areas:

1. Gender and Discourse Studies

• Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)
• Feminist linguistics
• Gender narratives in media and communication
• Sociolinguistics and identity construction
• Political and institutional discourse on gender

2. Gender and Design Innovation

• Gender-responsive design frameworks
• Inclusive and universal design
• Feminist design methodologies
• Human-centered and participatory design
• Design justice and social innovation

3. Cultural Representation and Visual Communication

• Gender representation in visual culture
• Semiotics and symbolism in design
• Typography and the politics of identity
• Branding, advertising, and gender narratives
• Film, digital media, and cultural production

4. Digital Transformation and Gender-Based Communication

• Social media discourse and gender activism
• Artificial intelligence, technology, and algorithmic bias
• Digital design ethics
• Online communities and identity performance
• UX/UI design and inclusivity

5. Innovation, Policy, and Creative Industries

• Gender in the creative economy
• Cultural policy and gender equality
• Innovation ecosystems and diversity
• Entrepreneurship and the design industry
• Sustainable design and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)