Platform invites proposals examining how trust, credibility and doubt operate across contemporary media and digital systems.
Eligibility restriction
Authors must be current Masters or PhD students, or early career researchers within five years of completing their PhD, including international equivalents.
Relevant themes
Media and AI literacy, misinformation, platform governance, community and independent media, and Indigenous or Global South perspectives on trust.
Dates and submission size
Abstract: Maximum 350 words, with a brief biography for each author
Invited full papers: 1 February 2027, 23:59 AEDT
Review
Eligible submissions undergo double-blind peer review. An accepted abstract does not guarantee publication; the journal’s style and submission rules apply.
Proposal preparation
Identify whose trust you are studying, the media setting and the evidence you will analyse. Make the connection between the research question and the special issue clear.
Official source
Disclaimer
Media Hole shares this opportunity for information only and is not affiliated with the organiser or its selection process. Applicants should verify eligibility, deadlines, terms and availability on the official source before applying. Selection is determined solely by the organiser.
Copyright note
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Details checked: 5 September 2026.
How to apply
Email the abstract and each author’s short biography to platformjmc@gmail.com before the deadline. Read the official call, submission guidelines and style guide. Check that every author meets the stated career-stage requirements.
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