SEARCH: Journal of Media and Communication Research is an online peer-reviewed academic journal published by Taylor's University in Malaysia. This journal is published three times a year in March, July, and November, and has been indexed by SCOPUS since 2012. In 2016, it was indexed by ESCI (Clarivate) and MyCite.

This journal aims to promote the development and debate in the field of media and communication research, providing a forum for researchers and industry practitioners to use research as a framework for social awareness and change. The journal accepts submissions throughout the year and encourages scholars to submit academic works in areas such as international relations, media management, film and media arts, digital education and community, communication policies, globalization and social impact, youth and media, audience and perception analysis, democracy and integration, media literacy and education, media and development, health communication, politics, hegemony and media, gender and sexual orientation, social media and subcultures, popular culture and society, media and religion, media and identity, war/peace journalism, conflict and crisis communication, strategic communication and information management, digital media, advertising and persuasion management, public relations and crisis management, global news, etc.