[Commlist] CFP for Doctoral Congress in Mass Communication

*Abstract Submission Deadline Extended till 18th March, 2021*


Call for Abstracts

Doctoral Congress in Mass Communication 2021 (DoCoMaCo 2021)
10-11 April 2021, Online

The DoCoMaCo 2021 invites abstracts from the early stage and advanced 
stage doctoral scholars. It is an excellent platform for doctoral 
scholars (regular/part-time) to present their research work, share their 
ideas, receive feedback, exchange comments, create a research network 
and discuss the research directions in an inspiring academic forum. The 
fellow scholars working on the various themes of media and communication 
are encouraged to apply for the DoCoMaCo 2021.

Objective of the DoCoMaCo 2021

• To offer a platform for scholars in sharing their research 
ideas/concepts/theory/findings in the field of media and communication.
• To provide an opportunity to meet domain experts and get 
guidance/feedback for improvement.
• To help scholars to create a network with their peers from other 
institutions of India and abroad.

Themes
The doctoral scholars working on below themes are encouraged to apply 
for the DoCoMaCo 2021.

• Advertising, Marketing and Communication
• Community Media and Radio
• Development Communication-Health and Environment
• Digital Media and Communication Environment
• Film and Audio-Visual Studies
• Journalism Studies and Ethics
• Management and Communication
• Media and Gender
• Media and Marginalization
• Media and Well-being
• Media Audience and Effects
• Media, Culture and Diversity
• Media, Religion and Society
• Political Communication
• Press, Freedom and Democracy
• Public Relation and Corporate Communication
• Regional Language Media
• Social Media, Culture and Consumption

Registration, Abstract Submission and Dates

Advanced stage doctoral scholars from communication and social sciences 
are requested to submit their extended abstract (1000-1500 word). The 
key elements must be included in the extended abstract such as research 
problem, theoretical foundation or conceptual framework, research 
question(s), methodology and preliminary findings. A statement of 
purpose (SoP) stating why you would like to participate and which 
questions the scholar/participant wants to see addressed, need to be 
submitted during registration. Those scholars interested in research 
paper presentation are requested to register online by providing 
personal details and uploading the extended abstract, SoP and scholar ID 
card. Early stage scholars are allowed to only participate in the 
congress. Both advanced and early stage doctoral scholars can register 
online by providing personal details, SoP and scholar ID card. The 
deadline for the registration is 18th March 2021. The registration link 
is available here: https://forms.gle/cSFjCsSYvCKFzucbA 
<https://forms.gle/cSFjCsSYvCKFzucbA>

Important Deadlines

• Last date of registration and submission of extended abstract: 18 
March 2021 (no registration fee)
• Intimation on acceptance of the abstract: 22 March 2021
• Last date for submission of full paper: 5 April 2021
• Last date for submission of presentation slides: 8 April 2021
• Date of congress: 10-11 April 2021

Full-Length Paper Submission Guidelines

Cover page - Each full length paper should have a cover page which 
includes title of the paper, abstract (not more than 200 words), author 
names and affiliations with full postal addresses, email address, mobile 
number and supervisor/guides name and affiliation. Full length paper may 
be sent by e-mail to the congress co-convener and coordinator Dr. Jyoti 
Ranjan Sahoo at <mailto:(docomaco /at/ xub.edu.in) 
<mailto:(docomaco /at/ xub.edu.in)>> on or before 5 April 2021.

Structure of the paper

Introduction followed by literature review, research gaps, objectives, 
hypothesis, methodology, interpretation of results, conclusion and 
policy implications.
Font - Times New Roman, Size-12, Space-1.5, Word limit- 6000 to 8000 words.
References - APA 7th Edition style guide available at:
https://apastyle.apa.org/products/publication-manual-7th-edition/ 
<https://apastyle.apa.org/products/publication-manual-7th-edition/>.
List all the references in alphabetical order at the end of the paper. 
All references must be single spaced and must be distinguished by 
hanging indents.

Publication Opportunity

A few selected good research papers shall be sent for publication to 
either a Scopus indexed, or UGC-CARE approved journal.

Advisory Committee

• Prof. Dr. Daya Thussu, Professor of International Communication, 
Department of Journalism, School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist 
University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China.
• Prof. Dr. Sundeep R. Muppidi, Professor of Communication, Special 
Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives, University of Hartford, 
West Hartford, CT, USA.
• Prof. Dr. Biswajit Das, Professor and Founding Director of Centre for 
Culture, Media & Governance, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
• Prof. Dr. Gopalan Ravindran, Professor and Head, Department of Media 
and Communication, Central University of Tamilnadu, India.
• Prof. Dr. Sunil Kanta Behera, Professor of Eminence, Tezpur Central 
University, Assam, India.
• Prof. Dr. Mrinal Chatterjee, Professor & Regional Director, Indian 
Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)-Denkanal Campus, Odisha, India.
• Prof. Dr. Gita Bamezai, Professor and Former Head, Department of 
Communication Research, Ex-dean, Academic Affairs, Indian Institute of 
Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, India.
• Dr. S. Arulchelvan, Associate Professor & Dean (University College of 
Villupuram), Department of Media Science, Anna University, Chennai, India.
• Dr. Ankuaran Dutta, Associate Professor and the Head, Department of 
Communication and Journalism, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
• Dr. Smeeta Mishra, Associate Professor, Strategy and General 
Management, Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University, 
Bhubaneswar, India.

For submission guidelines, registration and other details, see here 
https://xub.edu.in/event/doctoral-congress-in-mass-communication-2021/ 
<https://xub.edu.in/event/doctoral-congress-in-mass-communication-2021/>.

Organisers and Contact

The doctoral congress is organized by School of Communications, Xavier 
University, Bhubaneswar, India. All queries can be addressed to the 
co-convener and coordinator of DoCoMaCo2021, Dr Jyoti Ranjan Sahoo, 
E-mail id: <mailto:(docomaco /at/ xub.edu.in) <mailto:(docomaco /at/ xub.edu.in)>>

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