Mapping the global flow of computational communication science scholars

• Published in: Journal of international communication Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 144 - 171
• Main Authors: Yi, Jingjing, Zhang, Wanjiang Jacob
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 02-01-2023
• Subjects: brain circulation; computational communication science; global knowledge flow; Scholar mobility; social network analysis
• ISSN: 1321-6597; 2162-7177; 2158-3471
• DOI: 10.1080/13216597.2022.2160780

This study examined scholar distribution and mobility in the field of computational communication science (CCS). Two kinds of international mobilities in the educational stage (from bachelor education to PhD education) and occupational stage (from PhD education to current affiliation) were analysed at country levels. Social network analysis showed that the global knowledge production of CCS is still dominated by the Global North, especially the U.S. The two mobility patterns have the potential to contribute to Westernisation and brain circulation. The results from mixed models show that some origin and destination country variables can predict scholars' mobility decisions.