MENTION2017: 17th Biennial International Conference on Media and Communication - 2017 Putrajaya Marriott Hotel IOI Resort City, Malaysia, November 20-22, 2017 |
Conference website | http://www.ukm.my/mention |
Abstract registration deadline | October 30, 2017 |
Submission deadline | October 30, 2017 |
MENTION2017
(17th Biennial International Conference on Media and Communication - 2017)
Media Democratisation and Security Challenges in the Digital Age: A Global Perspective
The Media Impact and Creative Industry Research Centre, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) organises a conference on media and communication every two years. The conference, known as MENTION for short, has been held 16 times in the past. This year’s conference will be the 17th and will be known as MENTION2017.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Media Democratisation and Security Challenges in the Digital Age: A Global Perspective” and is in line with the research interests of the Media Impact and Creative Industry Research Centre (IMIK) with focus on the aspect of security in today’s digital environment.
Invited Speakers
Keynote Speaker:
- Stacey Connaughton
Associate Professor
Associate Head of School Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University
Principal Investigator and Director of the Purdue Peace Project
Plenary Speakers:
- Prof. Emeritus Dr. Samsudin A. Rahim
Media Impact and Creative Industry Research Centre (IMIK),
The National University of Malaysia
- Tan Sri (Dr.) Johan Jaafar
Adjunct Professor
Media Impact and Creative Industry Research Centre (IMIK),
The National University of Malaysia
- Mrs Salmah Melina Ibrahim
Director,
Institut Penyiaran dan Penerangan Tun Abdul Razak (IPPTAR).
- Dr. Khairul Hafidz Alkhair Khairul Amin
Senior Assistant Director,
Non-Communicable Disease Section,
Disease Control Division,
Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Founder of MedTweet.MY
Submission Guidelines
The full article should be submitted in Word (NOT pdf).
To facilitate easier processing, reviewing, and publishing all submissions, PLEASE follow this checklist:
- APA Style Sheet
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- An abstract not exceeding 250 words in the English language is required for all articles (Articles written in Bahasa Melayu should have abstract in both languages). Include 5 keywords.
- Single-spacing throughout the document
- Double space to designate a new paragraph or section
- No Indents for new paragraph or section
- Margins: Top & Bottom – 2.54cm; Left & Right – 3.17cm
- Cover page MUST include: title, author’s/authors’ affiliation(s), contact information, and topic of the submission.
- Manuscript not to exceed 6000 words (excluding tables, figures and references)
- Graphs and visuals can be reproduced electronically
- A biodata of not more than 50 words should be included at the end of the manuscript.
Conference Language will be in English and Bahasa Melayu only
If submission through easy chair is difficult, please write to mention2017@ukm.edu.my and we will arrange your submission to be received by email. You may direct your queries if any, regarding the paper submission or any other matter to the Email: mention2017@ukm.edu.my
List of Topics
- Media security in the new millennium
- Media security and modernisation
- Media security and relationships between media agencies
- Media security and control
2. Communication policy and industry
Transformation in the area of communication as a result of political, economical, and technological developments has brought forth new issues in policy-making, law, ethics, philosophy, as well as media and communication theory, specifically pertaining to industry practices. This includes the topics below:
- Ethics, policy and law
- Communication theory and philosophy
- Communication practice and principles
The proliferation of globalisation is commonly materialised through its effects on society. This poses several challenges to societies all over the world. People are negotiating their way to lead sustainable and successful lives in a globalised world. Discussion on globalisation and its social effects can be further explored through the following topics:
- Media and public understanding of environmental issues
- Cross-border communication
- Media in a global world
- New media and old media
- Media and violence
- Health communication
Transformation in the media industry and changes in the way information is disseminated requires audiences to adapt. New approaches in audience analysis and its theories must be explored and debated. The following topics will open new avenues for research:
- Media literacy and new technology
- Gender issues and sexuality in the media
- Media, language and power
- Critical broadcasting
- Visual culture
- Multimedia
- Transnational audiences
- Users
The relationship between media, democracy and integration is one that has long been discussed. With new developments in the field of media and communication, along with new understandings and debates in theories of cultural identity, diversity, and space, there is a need to observe these relationships from new perspectives. This is also influenced by the ever-changing ideas on media and democracy that are constantly being challenged. The topics below summarise a few current considerations:
- Media, democracy, and public spaces
- Media and cultural identity
- Intercultural integration and social change
- Media and development
Fee and Registration
Category |
Early Bird (15 August 2017) |
Late Registration (20 September 2017) | |
Presenter |
International | USD 400 | |
Local | RM 650 | ||
Student(International) | USD 200 | ||
Student(Local) | RM 350 | ||
Participant | International | USD 200 | |
Local | RM 350 | ||
Student(International) | USD 100 | ||
Student(Local) | RM 100 |
Registration fees (participants & presenters) include conference admission, conference set (proceedings and materials), lunches and refreshments. These fees do NOT include the accommodation.
The registration fees include the followings:
1. Pre-proceedings and conference kits
2. Lunch and tea/coffee during conference
METHOD OF REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
The registration fee includes the admission to the scientific sessions, the pre-proceedings (softcopy), book of abstracts, the coffee/tea breaks, the lunches,
A full registration is required and, at least one registration for each accepted paper.
It is important to mention “MENTION2017 + Corresponding author’s name” in your bank transfer.
Please use the following information to pay the registration fee:
Beneficiary’ Name : UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
Beneficiary’ Bank : CIMB BANK BHD
The Bank Address: LOT 1.04 & 1.05, LEVEL 1, WISMA UNIKEB, 43600 UKM BANGI, SELANGOR.
Account Number : 8002234307
The Swift Code of the bank is: CIBB MYKL
If you have any query about the registration issue, please feel free to contact us via mention2017@ukm.edu.my
Important Dates
- Submission of full paper: 30th June 2017
- EXTENDED submission of full paper: 30th October 2017
- Decision on acceptances of paper: 3rd November 2017
- EXTENDED registration by: 3rd November 2017
- Final payment for registration: 5th November 2017
Committees
Organizing committee
ADVISOR
Y.Bhg. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Fuad Mat Jali
HEAD OF RESEARCH CENTRE
Associate Prof. Dr. Mohd. Yusof Hj. Abdullah
DIRECTOR
Dr. Mohd. Nor Shahizan Ali
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Associate Prof. Dr. Ali Salman
SECRETARY
Dr. Abdul Latiff Ahmad
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Dr. Ahmad Sauffiyan Abu Hassan
TREASURER
Dr. Mohd. Azul Mohamad Salleh
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Dr. Maizatul Haizan Mahbob
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION
Associate Prof. Dr. Normah Mustaffa
Associate Prof. Dr. Fauziah Ahmad
Associate Prof. Dr. Jamaluddin Aziz
PROGRAM AND PROTOCOL
Dr. Emma Mirza Wati Mohamad
Dr. Wan Idros Wan Sulaiman
REGISTRATION
Associate Prof. Dr. Wan Amizah Wan Mahmud
En. Mohd. Helmi Abd. Rahim
MULTIMEDIA AND PUBLICITY
Dr. Sabariah Mohamed Salleh
Associate Prof. Dr. Chang Peng Kee
IT AND WEBSITE
Puan Arina Anis Azlan
Dr. Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi
En. Muhammad Fadhli Bin Arman Efendi
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
En. Badrul Redzuan Abu Hassan
TECHNICAL, ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTICS
Dr. Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi
Publication
The committee will select high quality papers to be published in Jurnal Komunikasi, Malaysian Journal Communication, a Scopus Indexed journal. Publication is optional. There will be an additional fee for publication. (Scopus indexed: http://ejournals.ukm.my/mjc ) ISSN 2289 – 151X (print); E-ISSN 2289 – 1528 (online), E – Bangi Journal and as chapters in book.
Venue
mention2017 will be held at Putrajaya Marriott hotel, Malaysia
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to mention2017@ukm.edu.my
Sponsors
- The National University of Malaysia
- Centre For Research and Instrumentation (CRIM)