Media & World Affairs Beyond Western Frames
Who We Are
Presser Review is a digital open-access bimonthly journal publishing critical, accessible analysis on media and world affairs. We center knowledge, voices, and frameworks beyond dominant Western paradigms—bridging scholarly rigor with public accessibility.
Based in Pakistan, read worldwide.
What We Publish
We welcome submissions across three tracks:
| Track | Focus | Word Count |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship Articles | Original research, theoretical interventions, systematic reviews (PRISMA), review articles | 3,500–7,000 |
| Critical Reflections | Timely policy analysis, scholarly commentary, emerging debates | 1,500–2,500 |
| Voices from the Margins | Student work, community knowledge, translations, letters to editor | 800–1,500 |
All English submissions use **Chicago NB style with numbered endnotes **(no footnotes). Urdu submissions are accepted with Chicago author-date citations and mandatory English titles/abstracts.
Our Review Process
Presser Review uses a single-blind peer review model:
- Flagship Articles: Reviewed by ≥2 independent experts; initial decision within 2 weeks
- Critical Reflections: Editorial review + external expert consultation; decision within 1 week
- Voices from the Margins: Editorial review only; decision within 1 week
We adhere to COPE Core Practices and prioritize constructive, developmental feedback.
Our Commitment
✅ Diamond Open Access: Free to read, free to publish. No APCs, no subscription fees.
✅ Plural Epistemologies: We welcome Southern, Indigenous, and non-Western theoretical frameworks.
✅ Accessibility: Rigorous scholarship written for students, practitioners, and curious citizens.
✅ Transparency: Clear policies, public editorial board, annual review metrics.
Our Vision
Presser Review aims to become a trusted platform for critical global affairs analysis indexed in **Web of Science **(ESCI). We believe that centering diverse knowledge traditions strengthens—not weakens—scholarly understanding of media, security, climate, and power in the 21st century.
Contact Us
| Purpose | |
|---|---|
| General Inquiries | editor@presser.pk |
| Submissions | presser.review@gmail.com |
| Technical/Admin Support | admin@presser.pk |
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Muhammad Rafi Khan, PhD International Relations
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
Joint Secretary, Unified Media Club of Pakistan