Commonwealth Journalists Association December Newsletter Is Out

Wish you a very happy, challenging, and satisfying 2018.

Here is a message from good old Mahendra Ved, President, Commonwealth Journalists Association,  the December 2017 issue has been released for publication. Please visit

http://www.commonwealthroundtable.co.uk/commonwealth/ 

http://www.caribbeanintelligence.com/

European Journalism Centre's Development Reporting Grant Programme

Today, the European Journalism Centre opened a new call for applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme (IDR) on the topic of opportunities for women today in developing countries.

Whether tackling women’s lifelong learning, health, jobs, entrepreneurship, or new roles in their communities - the projects pitched should be original, under-reported, critical and nuanced. Let us know which story you would like to tell! 
Amount awarded: The grant given is up to €20,000 per project.

Do you have queries on this grant? 

Let us know: info@journalismgrants.org

Deadline to apply:  February 21, 2018

Extension of Deadline for Abstract Submission for the conference 'Historicizing Indian Television: People, Programs and Processes Post 1990

Following from Prof. Vishram Dhole:

Following requests from several researchers,  the deadline for submission of abstracts for the conference
'Historicizing Indian Television: People, Programs and Processes Post 1990 (HIT-PPP) 

is extended to Monday, 18 December 2017.
The list of selected abstracts will be announced on Wednesday, 20 December, 2017. 

The abstract should be mailed to hitppp1990@gmail.com

For details visit: http://dmcs.unipune.ac.in/news-detail.php?id=33

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Media Messenger: A Call for papers

Media Messenger

A Biannual Multilingual Research Journal in Media

MGM College of Journalism & Mass Communication,

Paper Submission Last Date is January 5th, 2018

Dear Researchers / Professors / Scholars/ Students,

            MGM College of Journalism & Mass Communication Aurangabad (Maharashtra) is the oldest college in Marathwada region stepping towards research field with its own research journal. Media Messenger Bilingual Research Journal (MMBRJ - ISSN: 2455-2046) is an Academic journal in the field of Mass Communication and Journalism. This national level research journal is a peer-reviewed journal with a key objective to provide the platform for different researchers, professors, media personalities and students to showcase their research. We have successfully published our first issue and moving towards the second issue.   

Theme of Journal: “Market dynamics of Media & entertainment industry in India”

Digital and entertainment media industry has tremendous growth rate since last decade. Studies show increased power of purchasing and consumer choice content is shifting the traditional market orientation to digital and online trends. With the emergence of IT and rise in social networking sites have provided the instantaneous global approaches to the content. Besides the shifting trends of media and entertainment industry marketing, it is creating worrisome and unfortunately situations. In this scenario FDI, Corporate & monopoly ownership patterns and GST bringing alarming circumstances to the reliable public interest content.

Sub- Themes

1.      Media & Entertainment industry: Impact and Influence

2.      Social Media Rise: challenges to Print & electronic media

3.      The Business of media industry: Corporate interests Vs public interests

4.      Market dynamics of Social media

5.      FDI and GST: Impact on media industry

6.      New media: Impacts and lessons

7.      Shifting trends in media marketing strategies

8.      Concentration & monopoly issues in Indian Media

9.      Govt. policies and its impact on Economics of the media industry

10.  Media coverage quality & Market dependency

11.  Advertising  & Manipulations of information

12.  Corporate media industry Disguised information

13.  Shifting Audience to consumers

14.  Digital marketing Vs traditional marketing

15.  Mobile and android marketing

Important Dates:

Last Date of Abstract Submission: December 25th, 2017

Communication Details:

Website:                      www.mgmjournalism.org

Email: info.mmbrj@gmail.com (Submit Your paper to this Email)

Contact No:               0240-6454162/ 2480490

Frequency:                 Biannual (2 Issue per year)

 Processing Fees:

Single Author:           Rs.1000 + Bank Charges

Two Authors:                        Rs.1400 + Bank Charges

(All payments must be made by Account Pay/RTGS/NEFT/Cash Deposit.)

INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING THE MANUSCRIPT

            Media messenger Bilingual Research Journal publishes research papers and case studies containing original research work of good standard with contemporary relevance from all over the nation. Following types of contributions are considered for publication:

RESEARCH PAPERS: Full Length – Maximum of 8 pages-A/4 size

LANGUAGES: English, Hindi & Marathi 

(Author can send manuscript as an attachment in MS word (.doc or .docx) and PDF file)

AUTHOR GUIDELINES:

Authors willing to submit their manuscript are requested to carefully go through the guidelines as given below.

The papers submitted without following this style and format will not undergo the review process and will not be published.

A research paper containing original unpublished work can be submitted to the Chief Editor at any time of the year. The Journal will be published half-yearly in the month of January & July. Submitted paper will be checked for Plagiarism and then will be referred to Peer Review Team. In case of any query other than submissions please send email on info.mmbrj@gmail.com.

All portions of the manuscript must be typed in Times New Roman for English, Kruti Dev 010 or APS DV Prakash for Hindi and Marathi with 1.5 spaced and all pages numbered starting from the title page.

The Title should be a brief phrase describing the contents of the paper with capital letters.

(Font size 12) The Abstract should be informative and completely self-explanatory, briefly present the topic, state the scope of the experiments, indicate significant data, and point out major findings and conclusions. ((Font size 10 & 1.5 spacing)

Following the abstract, about 3 to 6 Keywords that will provide indexing should be listed.

 (Font size 10)

The Introduction should provide a clear statement of the problem, the relevant literature on the subject. (Font size 12& 1.5 spacing)

Materials and Methods should be complete enough to allow search/experiments to be reproduced. (Font size 12 & 1.5 spacing)

Results should be presented with clarity and precision. The Discussion should interpret the findings in view of the results obtained in this and in past studies on this topic. State the Conclusions in a few sentences at the end of Discussion. (Font size 12 & 1.5 spacing)

The Acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc should be brief. Tables should be kept to a minimum and be designed to be as simple as possible and should be numbered. Figure (Photo plates and graphs) should be numbered, serially in numerals in order of appearance and prepared using JPEG file for reduction.

REFERENCES:

            The references should be in an alphabetical order or listed in numerical sequence on a separate sheet. References should be cited in full in the reference list, including the title and the first and last page numbers.

PEER REVIEW POLICY:

            The following types of contribution to Media Messenger Bilingual Research Journal are peer-reviewed: Research papers, Articles and Case Study.

            Articles published in this journal, for its content and accuracy the author/contributor will be responsible, the editor will not be responsible. Controversial issues & articles will not be accepted & published.

Selection or rejection of articles, research papers or case studies will be decided by peer review committee and editorial board, the decision of selection or rejection will be irrevocable and it will be communicated to the author by email.

PROOFREADING:

            Proofreading should be done by the author or contributor. The editor of the journal will not be responsible for any grammatical or spelling mistakes.

DECLARATION:

            A declaration form is attached to this copy at the end; every author should sign it and send it to info.mmbrj@gmail.com in the form of scanned copy.

COPYRIGHT:

            Media Messenger Bilingual Research Journal will acquire copyright of the overall published material. Author / Contributors should submit an agreement form in the specified format for copyright transfer and declare about the authenticity of the literature and originality of the data, without which the paper will not be published online. This form should be submitted along with proof corrections.

PRIVACY POLICY:

            The author's identity in the form of the name, email id, mobile/land line number, address or account details will not be shared with any other individual.  

ADDRESS OF COLLEGE:

MGM College of Journalism & Mass Communication

N-6, CIDCO, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Hospital Campus, Aurangabad – 431003

Phone: 0240-6454162 / 2480490

DECLARATION FORM

I, ………………………………….. Author of this article/ research paper/case study would like to declare that I have followed all the rules and regulations given by MMBRJ. I assure that

·               I have seen and approved the content of the submitted manuscript.

·            The paper presented by me is the original work, and not previously published in the similar form and not currently under consideration by another Journal.

·            If this paper contains any material (data or information in any other form) that is the intellectual property and copyright of any other person(s), then I have mentioned the reference of it incorrect manner or I have taken permission of the copyright from the owner(s) to publish that material.

Sign :

Date            :

Place:

(This form is to be signed by the Author and send the scanned copy by mail while submitting the paper.)

CONFERENCE ON HEALTH COMMUNICATION

Following from: Dr. Nandini Lakshmikantha

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An Interdisciplinary INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

HEALTH COMMUNICATION: BRIDGING GAPS & RAISING AWARENESS

in the areas of Women, Media and Sports

MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION ( MANIPAL UNIVERSITY )

Manipal Academy of Higher Education ( Manipal University), as the highest ranked comprehensive private deemed University in the QS BRICS and QS Asia rankings, staunchly promulgates the work-ethic of “Global leadership in human development; excellence in education and healthcare.” Further, ranked 1st among ‘Research Publications by Private Universities in India,’ (as per. SCImago Research Group, Spain) Manipal University is synonymous with world class facilities & distinction in higher education.

Over 28,000 students from 57 different nations study in the University town, nestled in Karnataka’s Udupi District. MU boasts of nearly 2500 faculty and ancillary staff, who cater to the development of various professional institutions in Communication, Health Sciences, Engineering, Management and Humanities. The University is holarchical in structure, with several campuses spread over the world.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

School of Communication / Manipal Institute of Communication (SOC/ MIC) – established in 1997 – is a premier Media Institute, offering a bouquet of program in Media & Communication. The courses/degrees offered range from BSc. Animation, B.A. Media & Communication to M.A. Media & Communication, M.F.A, PH.D, & other short-term courses. SOC as a media-education monolith today facilitates collaboration by way of exchange program with Universities in Germany, France, Netherlands, UK, USA & Australia.

TEAM 3D

Team 3D is a nationally registered Non-Profit Organization established in 2015 in Manipal ,which aims to increase public awareness regarding reproductive health and aims to improve public practices through its activities.  Team 3D organizes workshops to promote health awareness.

The relevance of health communication can be felt virtually in every facet of life and well-being of members of society particularly that of a woman. Health Communication being an integral component of health promotion, protection and disease prevention is  recognized as an area of  core competency. In today’s competitive world though woman is surging ahead in all fields,  her status of health largely remains sidelined in many countries including India.  Interestingly though a lot is talked about  common communicable and non communicable health aspects, issues related to Reproductive Tract remains continues to remain a “taboo” and women largely do not speak about it. This conference wishes to focus its attention on  health issues particularly in the areas of  Women, media and sports. 

Backing every health communication effort with sound knowledge and skill can help in efficacious management of multifarious forms of health related issues and problems. Public health practitioners, program managers and policymakers need to be aware of the significance of health communication interventions especially those aimed at the prevention and control of diseases so that impacts can be enhanced and the opportunities maximized.

An analysis of the existing situation points to a lacuna in communication between professionals in the arena of media, medicine, public health and healthcare. And this obstacle continues to hinder the pathway to a profound change in the behavior pattern towards a healthy life. The availability of knowledge, expertise or information is not the problem here but the real issue is how this is being dispensed to the community. This international conference, is an earnest interdisciplinary effort that will collate professionals from Media, Medical, Public Health, NGOs and others working in the area of health with communication specialists to make an effort to bridge the existing gap.

Women, Sports and Media : Health Communication, 2018

The theme Interdisciplinary International Conference organized by School of Communication on  

“HEALTH COMMUNICATION: BRIDGING GAPS & RAISING AWARENESS

in the areas of

Women, Media and Sports, will focus its attention on but not restricted to the following:

1.       Healthcare Communication

2.       Women,  Media and Health

3.       Women, Sports and Health

4.       Women, Sports and Media

5.       Women Health and  Communication Patter

6.       Reproductive Health Communication among Women

7.       Promotion of Reproductive Health Awareness

8.       Health & social media

9.       Communication, Media and Menstrual Communication

CALL FOR PAPERS

Interested academicians, research scholars and students from both the media & communication as well as healthcare, community health & public health may mail their abstracts of around 300-500 words to   health.communication18@manipal.edu .

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Date of abstract acceptance: 15^th  January 2018.  

Deadline for full paper:          28^th Feb 2018

Guidelines for Paper Submission:

•              Font: Times New Roman

•              Font size: 12

•              Spacing: Double-spaced

•              Word-Count: 5000-8000

•              Format: APA style

REGISTRATION / ENQUIRY:

Dr. Nandini Lakshmikantha

Ph: +91 9620397265

nandini.lk@manipal.edu

REGISTRATION FEE:

Category	Early Bird Fee	Fee
Academician/ Research Scholar	Rs. 1,500 (till 24th Jan 2018)	Rs. 2,000
Student	Rs. 1000 ( till 24th Jan 2018)	Rs 1500

Note:

The registration fee for the colloquium may be transferred through DD/Cheque in favour of ‘Manipal University, A/c No.: ..............................................

For online registration, payment & other event updates one may refer to the following Web-link: ..............................................

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Chief Patron

Dr. M Ramdas Pai, Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Dr.H S Ballal, Pro  Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Chairperson: Dr. Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Organizing Secretary: Dr. Nandini Lakshmikantha, Professor, School of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

 

Advisory Committee:

Dr. Sudharshan Ballal, Chairman – MHEPL,Dr.Padmarani, Joint Director & Professor, School of Communication
DR. Murlidhar Pai, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, KMC, Manipal
Dr. Annamma Kurian, Professor and President, Hemophilia Society, Udupi DistrictDr. Binod Agrawal,  Senior Professor,  Former Director, MICA, Ahemadabad

Special Invitees

Key Note Address : Dr.Srinivas Melkote, Author and Professor, Bowling Green University, Ohio State,USA

Special  Invitees : Dr. Kiran Prasad, Professor,  Sri Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati, India

                              Dr. Subhadra Menon,  Director, Health Communication & Adjunct AdditionalProfessor at Public Health Foundation of India - ‎The Public Health Foundation of India.

                          Dr. Balasubramanya,(Retd) Professor, Karnatak University, Dharwad

                         

                          

Scientific Committee:

Dr. H S Shubha, Associate Professor, School of Communication

Dr. Deeksha Pandey, Associate Professor, KMC, Manipal,

Technical Committee

Mr. Padma Kumar, Assistant Professor& Head of Corporate Management, School of Communication,

Ms. Manjula .V, Assistant Professor, School of Communication

Treasurer

Mr. Balaji A C, Assistant Professor & Head,  School of Communication

CONTACT DETAILS

School of Communication

Manipal Academy of Higher Education ( Manipal University)

Udayavani Road, Press Corner,

Manipal – 576104, Karnataka, India.

Phone: +91-0820-2571901/ 03

Dr. Nandini L @ 9620397265

Fax: +91-0820-2571902

Journalist Kumar Joshi is no more

Pune- Mr. Kumar Dattatray Joshi, the PTI man whose energy and dedication to the premier news agency, had overawed his peers and juniors in Pune and Mumbai, is no more.
He breathed his last on November 26, 2017, when his son Niranjan and the other family members, were around him, at their Mumbai residence. He was 87.
Although he worked for the now-defunct Maharashtra Herald MH for 17 years after his retirement from the news agency, his contemporaries continued to remember him as KDJ of PTI.
He remained active, bubbling with enthusiasm that enabled him to write "Kumar Katha", a Marathi autobiography published two years ago. The book provided the readers with an overview of major news stories he covered in Maharashtra.
He was my rival in the news coverage and often scored over me in spot stories. He was senior to me by about 16 years and had taught me and likes of me to keep a tab on the day to day events for the coverage. We would marvel the way he functioned from his office-cum-residence on Pune's station road, opposite the Zilla Parishad office. He would take out his scooter from the Sassoon Hospital at around eight a.m. to check accidents, deaths and illness stories. Then to the Pune railway station, and police stations at the Deccan Gymkhana, Faraskhana, and so on. He would cover press conferences and other events and file stories returning to the office now and then.
KDJ was ex-serviceman and was a stickler for methods, systems, and disciplines that he would expect the technicians, teleprinter operators and stringers to observe.
I would not have learnt these details because his competitors were not expected to visit his office because of an unwritten tacit code of rivalry among the agency journalists.
The circumstances forced us to work under one shelter, the PTI office when the then erstwhile news agencies merged during the Internal Emergency of 1975. UNI's M S Pagar, stringer Iqbal, Harry David of MH who covered sports for PTI, Ashok Sidhaye of Hindustan Samachar and I worked under KDJ for about 18 months.  We dispersed back to our previous offices when the emergency was revoked. There were so many of us and so little to cover during the emergency and because of the censorship. All of us had mutual disrespect and suspicion about each other's intentions. 
Kumar's best friend was Kesari's Rambhau Joshi who was very close to Yeshwantrao Chavan, the architect of Modern Maharastra and a great source of political news for both of them.  They would beat us hollow whenever Yeshwantrao Chavan was involved in a big political event.
Kumar's book covered news sources, events he covered, and journalists in the city. I, like most of our peers, was amazed to read the details he had written mostly from his memory. We read the references about us individuals. I was pleasantly surprised by the complimentary mentions of my journalistic abilities.
After he brought out the book he travelled from Mumbai to Pune in his son Niranjan's car and visited our houses in Patrakarnagar. He was engulfed by the nostalgia and it was touching to realise that we had forgotten the rivalries and bitterness of the past.
And now comes the sad news. KDJ is no more.
As I complete writing this blog post, I remember a three-paragraph story he had filed and was published the next day in all the Indian papers - without exception. 
Those were the days when Indian Airlines pilots were on strike. The newspapers were carrying front page stories on the opposition's frontal attack on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's policies. She was scheduled to arrive in Pune for a number of engagements while the opposition parties had announced that they would hold noisy demonstrations all along the route beginning with the airport.
A large number of reporters had assembled at the entrance of the airport awaiting her Indian Airforce flight. Security was not as tight as it is now, but we reporters had to cooperate with the police.
KDJ remained with us among the journalists but quietly moved closer to the VVIPs till Mrs Gandhi came in her customary stride. He mouthed a question, she only firmly nodded in the negative. He left swiftly before the police whisked him away. This was all over in a few seconds, none of us realised what transpired between them. 
Next day, the newspapers told us that he had asked her if she would intervene in the pilots' strike. She had simply said 'no'. This gave him a frontpage box story the next day, which none of us had. 
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