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last date to submit the abstract 10th to 14th March 2022
Early bird Registration 18th March 2022

CONCEPT NOTE:

This International Conference aims to investigate, examine and probe the recent trends and practices in the field of Communication in the digital era. Students (undergraduate and postgraduate) and Scholars (Research assistants, M.Phil and Ph.D.) from different disciplines, such as, Journalism and Mass Communication, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Design and Fashion, Law, Marketing and Branding, Social Work, Education, etc. are encouraged to participate in this conference and engage in a discursive discussion related to the main theme of the conference.

During the pandemic, the existing practices in communication process and strategy have to be reimagined and remapped in order to suit the present situation. This leads to a digital revolution that invites a new leadership and strategist in each and every field. A distinct shift is noticed in several layers of human existence that involve communication, on personal, socio-cultural, economic, political, and prosumer levels. New tools and mediums have been introduced to bridge the gap between the personal/individual and the material

world. At this juncture, the real space merges with hyper-real and virtual space of the digital. This International conference is a great opportunity for young students and scholars to engage in a timely conversation and present Research concepts and papers on Communication Trends and Practices in Digital Era. We are truly excited and privileged to host young minds to debate and discuss the evolution of communication modes and practices.

Adhering to the Theme, the Conference offers multiple platforms to explore the aforementioned ideas through a dialogue between theory and practice. Authors are encouraged to contribute through submissions of their research abstracts, proposals and full papers. A high-quality contribution describing original, unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical or theoretical work in all area of communication are invited for the presentation at conference. We invite Students and Scholars to propose and present their research findings that address any of the following categories listed here. The ideas and themes may include (but are in no way limited to):

PLATFORM:

In the context of COVID pandemic the conference will be conducted in Online mode.

KEY TOPIC/SUBTOPIC UNDER THE THEME

The main theme of the conference will be processed through the following key topics

1) NEW AGE JOURNALISM

  • Participatory Journalism
  • Web-based Journalism
  • Digital Netizen
  • Re-evaluating the Ethical Practices in Journalism
  • Changes in Journalism practices
  • Challenges of journalists
  • Mobile journalism
  • New world of Radio

2) AUDIO-VISUALITY AND DIGITAL MEDIA

  • Gender Roles through Digital Media
  • Use of Audio-visuality in Social Media
  • Storytelling in New Age
  • Artificial Intelligence in the telecast of TV program
  • The OTT- New world of entertainment
  • New TRP Practices
  • New trends in new film distribution and exhibition
  • Online film festivals
  • Visual communication in digital era
  • Transnational cinematic practices
  • Ethical concerns and practices in digital era

3) ADVERTISEMENTS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • Advertising Campaigns with Social Relevance
  • Advertising Strategies and Brand Building in Digital Media
  • Advertisement Story telling in Digital Platforms
  • Public Relations and Global Community
  • Crisis Management

4) INTEGRATED MEDIA MANAGEMENT

  • Media Ownership in Digital Era
  • Privacy and Censorship in Digital Media
  • Event Management in Digital Media
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Communication in OTT platform
  • Digital/Social Media Management

5) DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

  • Development Communication and Behavioral Change
  • Health Communication in Digital Era
  • Entertainment Education
  • Folk Media in Modern times
  • Education in digital era
  • Entrepreneurship in online platforms
  • Community Radio

 

Note: The above topics are guidelines to explore the topics. Student researchers are free to explore beyond the topics given above and make their presentations

Organizing Team

Founder

Dr. Ashok K Chauhan
Founder President, Ritnand Balved Education Foundation
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida

Patron

Dr. Atul Chauhan
Hon’ble Chancellor
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida

Co-Patron

Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla
Vice Chancellor
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida

Conference Chair

Dr. Jolly Jose
Assistant Director,
Research/ Associate Professor ASCO

Conference Co-Chair

Prof. Mehak Jonjua
Asst. Director, Academic/Professor ASCO

Conference Co-Chair

Prof. Sanjay Mohan Johri
Director , ASCO, Lucknow Campus

Conference Co-Chair

Prof. Dharmendra Kumar
Head Examinations /Professor ASCO

Core Team

Dr. Rubaid Ashfaq
Dr. Poonam Gaur
Dr. Neha Saroj
Dr. Shrinkhala Upadhyay
Dr. Ankhi Mukherjee

Pre-Conference workshop Team

Dr Ruhi Lal
Dr Ankit Kashyap

Important Dates

  • Conference Dates: 29th to 30th March 2022
  • Deadline for Submission of Abstract: 14thth March 2022.
  • Acceptance of Abstract: 14th March 2022
  • Confirmation : 8th March 2022
  • Registration: After Confirmation participants can register. Registration will be open till 25th March 2022, 9 AM (IST). Participants are encouraged to register soon and avail the discount in the Early Bird Registration Fees. Early Bird ends: 18th March 2022
  • Pre-conference workshop: 15th March 2022- (Only for registered participants can attend this session).
  • Full paper Presentation: 29th -30th March 2022
  • Submission of full paper: 30th April 2022
  • Confirmation regarding publication of the paper: 20th May 2022
  • Selected papers will be published July- August 2022
  • Journal published by Amity school of Communication Amity University Noida, ‘Amity Communication Review’ (A peer Reviewed Journal), In the form of Edited book with ISBN number and Scopus Indexed Journal

OBJECTIVES:

The annual event is focused to:

  • Build a research culture and environment among student community
  • Create platform for students/ young researchers to demonstrate and learn good research practices
  • Encourage academic and research communities to involve in more research oriented activities
  • Promote inter institutional/ university knowledge exchange

 

Expected Outcome:

Learning Outcomes:

  • Broaden the knowledge on Research among the students
  • Enhance knowledge on new trends in communication and Media Research
  • Widen knowledge on new practices and Methods in communication and Media research at large

Operational Outcomes:

  • Build research mindset among the students of higher education
  • Create public platform for exchange of research idea and  exploration
  • Enable opportunities for publication of the research findings
  • Build inter institutional network for exchange of knowledge and research

Expected Participants:

  • Students, M.Phil./Ph.D. scholars, Academicians, Researchers and Industry Orofessinals of Communication, Humanities and Social Science backgrounds can present their research work related to the conference theme, in the field of communication.

 

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

A Pre-conference Workshop will be organized on 10th March 2022- for registered participants to enhance the research skills among the students /Scholars

BEST PAPER AWARD:

Best paper award will be issued to the papers from each major themes

REVIEW PROCESS:

A scientific community will screen the submitted abstracts and the full papers for the presentation at conference and for publication following Blind Review methods.

CERTIFICATE:

Certificates will be given to all the presenters, Best papers from each streams

 

PUBLICATION OF THE FULL PAPER:

Selected papers will be published

  1. Journal published by Amity school of Communication Amity University Noida, ‘Amity Communication Review’ (A peer Reviewed Journal)
  2. In the form of Edited book with ISBN number
  3. Scopus Indexed Journal

REGISTRATION:

All presenters need to be registered in-advance. No registration fee is required for the participation.

 

SNo.

Source

Regular Price

plus GST 18%

Early Bird Price

plus GST 18%

1.

Student

Rs. 500

Rs. 400

2.

Amity Students

Rs. 350

Rs. 300

3.

Amity Scholars

Rs. 500

Rs. 400

4.

International Students

USD 25

USD 20

5.

International Scholars

USD 40

USD 30

6.

International Academicians and Researchers

USD 50

USD 40

7.

Non-Amity Scholars

Rs. 700

Rs. 600

8.

Academicians / Researcher / Industry Professionals

Rs. 800

Rs. 700

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE:

Interested candidates are expected to submit their Abstract (300-500 words), along with a list of Key Words (5 words) and a Bio-note (150 words) within the deadline.

Abstract: 300-500 words

Abstracts must include the following:

  • Title of the Paper
  • Research Question(s)/ Research Objectives
  • Methodology
  • Key Findings.

Full paper: 3000-8000 words

Full Papers must include the following-

  • Introduction
  • Review of Literature
  • Research gaps/ Need for research
  • Aims and Objectives
  • Theoretical framework (minimum one theory)
  • Methodology
  • Data Analysis and Presentation
  • Findings
  • Conclusion
  • References
CONTACT PERSONS CORRESPONDENCE

Dr. Poonam Gaur, Assistant Professor, ASCO, 9891166052
Dr. Rubaid Ashfaq, Assistant Professor, ASCO, 9877079568

All Communication must be addressed to

Asst. Director Research/ Academics
Amity School of Communication,
J1 Block, Amity University Uttar Pradesh,
Sector 125 NOIDA 201303
Email: comtrep2022@amity.edu