Media Watch Invites Reviewers

Following from Mr Deepak R Jena: 

Media Watch (ISSN 0976 0911, e-ISSN 2249 8818) is an international peer reviewed mass communication and media journal Published from India three issues in a year. The journal encourages national and international media scholars, media professionals and post-graduate students to submit scholarly articles, critical essays, research findings, book reviews, opinion pieces, examining a wide range of issues in journalism, media and communication.

Media Watch caters towards the research interests of communication scholars, professionals and teachers, so we welcome peer reviewers on any area of mass media, communication and journalism. We are particularly interested in hearing from media experts and researchers who have expertise in these areas.

Peer reviewing is a great chance to develop scholarly skills and is great to put on your CV. The role of peer reviewer involves the anonymous reviewing of one or (at most) two articles with your focus as reviewer to assess the article's academic standard.

If you would like to participate in this excellent opportunity, please respond to this e-mail indicating your acceptance, and also your area of expertise, be that journalism, mass communication, film/television studies, radio, new and traditional media, Internet studies, or whichever area within media, communications and cultural studies you are comfortable reviewing.

Peer reviewing does not have to be too much work and is an essential part of academic life. So if you would like to take up this invitation and interested to join Media Watch as a Reviewer, please send your CV and a brief summary of your specific expertise and interests at mediawatchjournal@gmail.com / mediajournal@ymail.com. We will make sure you are included in the database.

All selected reviewers must adhere and follow the guidelines formed by Media Watch editorial board

·         Reviewers must critically review the assigned paper in specified time frame of Media Watch journal.

·         Reviewers must follow the full double blind international refereeing process to ensure the quality review.

·         All the review feedbacks must be provided in written e-format.

·         Reviewers must highlight the parts of submitted manuscripts that require amendments from authors. The expert reviewer suggestions will be value added.

·         The paper will be reviewed by the same reviewer once the suggested changes are done in reviewed paper.

·         Editorial board of Media Watch has every right to override any suggested changes by reviewers and their decision should not be ruled out by reviewer.

National Seminar on ‘METAMORPHOSIS OF NEW MEDIA AND DIGITAL CULTURE’ in Pune from March 7 to 9

Dr Madhavi Reddy has announced the National Seminar on  ‘METAMORPHOSIS OF NEW MEDIA AND DIGITAL CULTURE’ at the Department of Communication Studies, University of Pune, from March 7 to 9 March, 2013.

For details: please visit http://www.unipune.ac.in/dept/science/dcs/mndc13/

AMIC 2013 Conference in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

AMIC Secretary-General Martin Hadlow has sent in the following:

"Annual AMIC conference will be held this year in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from the 4th-7th July. 

It is hosted by colleagues at Universitas Gadjah Mada. The 2013 conference promises to be a very important and interesting one and I would urge you to note the dates in your diary. 

We look forward with keen anticipation to your attendance and participation. More details of the conference theme and topics will continue to be posted on our web-site at www.amic.org.sg

With best wishes,
Martin Hadlow
Secretary-General, AMIC"
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Workshop on National Security Interests for journalists in Bangalore on January 30-31

I have received the following from Mr. Sashi Nair, editor, Press Institute of India:

The Press Institute of India, Chennai, in its landmark 50th year, and the Institute of Contemporary Studies Bangalore, a multi-expertise think-tank specalising in national security and foreign policy affairs, will conduct a workshop on National Security Interests and Objectives. It will be held on 30-31st January at the Christ University, Bangalore.Journalists with five to eight years of experience in a newspaper, magazine or television channel are encouraged to attend. 

Speakers include:

B.G. Verghese, veteran editor and columnist; fellow, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi; and former editor of the Hindustan Times and the Indian Express

Siddarath Vardarajan, editor, The Hindu

P.M. Heblikar, managing trustee, Institute of Contemporary Studies, Bangalore, and former special secretary, Government of India

D.S. Rajan, director, Chennai Centre for China Studies, Chennai

B. Chengappa, ditorial writer with Deccan Herald, Bangalore, specialist in national security issues and international affairs.

A.K. Arni, former special secretary, Government of India, who served the Research and Analysis Wing for four decades

B. R. Muthu Kumar, former Indian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Belarus, Lithuania and Azerbaijan

Praveen Swami, resident editor, The Hindu, New Delhi

R.N. Ravi, former special director, Intelligence Bureau, who also served in the Central Bureau of Investigation

Chandan Gowda, professor of Sociology, Azim Premiji University, Bangalore

Sandeep Shastry, pro-vice chancellor, Jain University, Bangalore

P.V. Ramanna, research fellow, Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi

Tobby Simon, president of Synergia Foundation

To register, fill up a form and pay registration fee of Rs 3500. To get the form, please contact 98400 93131. Payment can be made by DD/ payable-at-par cheque favouring Press Institute of India and mailed to the Director, Press Institute of India, 2nd Main Road, Taramani CPT Campus, Chennai 600113. Last date for registration is 20th January 2013. 

Whistle Blower policy at the Hindu

The Kasturi and Sons, the publishers of The Hindu group of publications, have put in place Whistleblower policy of the company. Now any employee of the company can make whistle blower complaints within the company on reportable matters concerning the organisation without fear of reprisal, discrimination of adverse employment consequences. In a confidential note circulated internally, dated January One 2013, company  CFO and CS S Padmanabhan said the complaints should contain all relevant critical information.

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13 journalists killed in Pakistan, five in India

New Delhi: Pakistan saw the highest number of journalists losing their lives in South Asia with 13 of them dying in the line of duty, followed by India with five among a total of 25 media persons falling victim to violence. 

"In 2012, South Asia- the most volatile region- mourned the murder of 25 media persons, with Pakistan again remaining in the lead. 13 journalists lost their lives in Pakistan, followed by five in India, three in Bangladesh, and two each in Nepal and Afghanistan," a report of the South Asia Media Monitor said. 

"The media also came under scrutiny for laxity in professionalism in achieving accuracy and being unbiased," the report said.
Insurgency affected Balochistan and the northern parts of Pakistan were the most dangerous areas with the range of threats and trauma growing. In India, five killings point to the dangers journalism faced apart from the constant pressure of commercialisation. Tensions persisted in the conflict prone regions such as Kashmir, the report said.
"The media also came under scrutiny for laxity in professionalism in achieving accuracy and being unbiased," the report said.
Insurgency affected Balochistan and the northern parts of Pakistan were the most dangerous areas with the range of threats and trauma growing. In India, five killings point to the dangers journalism faced apart from the constant pressure of commercialisation. Tensions persisted in the conflict prone regions such as Kashmir, the report said.

Insurgency affected Balochistan and the northern parts of Pakistan were the most dangerous areas with the range of threats and trauma growing. In India, five killings point to the dangers journalism faced apart from the constant pressure of commercialisation. Tensions persisted in the conflict prone regions such as Kashmir, the report said. 
In Sri Lanka, media has seen no major improvement even after the end of the civil strife there, the report said. 

The Indian journalists who lost their lives in 2012 were Chandrika Rai, Rajesh Mishra, Raihan Nayum, Chaitali Santra and Thangjam Dijamani. 

Journalists working in Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern states and Jharkhand were targeted. 

"Ironically, there were mini-conflict zones in 'normal' states as well," the report said. 

South Asia Media Monitor rued that there was little advance towards evolving a credible regulatory mechanism. 

"Self-regulation in the electronic media touched only the fringe of TV programmes while it was not even tried in the print media. All were, however, opposed to government control in any form," the report said. 
In Sri Lanka, media has seen no major improvement even after the end of the civil strife there, the report said. 


The Indian journalists who lost their lives in 2012 were Chandrika Rai, Rajesh Mishra, Raihan Nayum, Chaitali Santra and Thangjam Dijamani. 

Journalists working in Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern states and Jharkhand were targeted. 

"Ironically, there were mini-conflict zones in 'normal' states as well," the report said. 

South Asia Media Monitor rued that there was little advance towards evolving a credible regulatory mechanism. 

"Self-regulation in the electronic media touched only the fringe of TV programmes while it was not even tried in the print media. All were, however, opposed to government control in any form," the report said. PTI 

For details: visit http://www.southasianmedia.net/#South-Asia

Seminar on News and Views in Convergence Era in Dharwad on January 28-29

Dr.A S Balasubramanya, 

Professor and Chairman, 

Department of Mass Communication and Journalism

Karnatak University Dharawad has sent me the following announcement: 

Karnatak University, Dharwad

Department of Mass Communication and Journalism

in association with

Karnataka Media Academy, Bengaluru

is organising a two-day national seminar on

“News and views in the convergence era: Challenges and opportunities"

28 - 29 January 2013

 Your are Invited

            A host of new media technologies have brought in significant changes in our society. In particular, the proliferation of 24x7 news channels and a variety of digital devices coupled with their portability, multimedia versatility, and other user-friendly features have begun to change the way people access news and views on and about unfolding events and issues.

            Social media entities like the Facebook and Twitter have emerged both as sources of news and information and as galvanisers of public opinion and action. These entities also have the potentials of spreading exaggerated accounts of events, if not clear rumours. In this milieu, the traditional media like newspapers, radio and TV have also begun to redefine their news programming and presentation practices in varying ways. 

The Seminar

            All these developments in relation to India society and mass media need to be explored in their totality.  With that aim, the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwad, in association with Karnataka Media Academy, Bengaluru, is organising a two-day national seminar on “News and views in the convergence era: Challenges and opportunities" on  28 – 29 January 2103.

The sub-themes of the seminar include:

·   News and opinions in the convergence era

·   Need for regulating  social networks

·   Conventional media and social networks

·   Social networks, their reach and impact

·   Media and their ethical role

·   Mass media and development

·   Regional language media, their reach and impact

·   24 hour news channels and their role

·   Cinema in the convergence era

 About the Organisers:

            The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism is celebrating 30 years of its service in postgraduate teaching and research. It is one of the leading centres for journalism education in the country. 

   The Karnataka Media Academy, Bengaluru, is also celebrating its 30^th years of service. 

            Leading media educators and practitioners will participate in the seminar which will be held at the University Campus.

Registration Fee:

            The registration fee is Rs.1, 000 for faculty members, Rs.500 for research scholars, and Rs.200 for students from other institutions.  The registration fee covers free accommodation on twin-sharing basis, boarding and seminar kit for faculty and research scholars. We request you to contact us immediately for accommodation in the University Guest Houses. Those who prefer to stay outside can contact us to book rooms in hotels. There are a number of hotels where the tariff ranges from Rs.450 to Rs.2000 per day per person.

Submission of papers and abstract:

            You are welcome to present papers based on original research or critical reviews and analysis at the seminar.  Please send 300 words extract of your paper on or before Jan 15, 2013. Full length paper must be submitted by Jan 25, 2013.

            We are planning to publish the proceedings of the seminar. Therefore, we request you to follow APA style in quoting sources.

            Besides inaugural and valedictory functions, there would be four sessions for paper presentations. We request you to prepare a PPT presentation of 8+2 minutes incorporating the main points of your study. Send your papers/extracts only on MS Word format (Times New Roman, font size 12).

         We will make sure that your stay and proceedings would be very beneficial.

How to reach Dharwad:

            Dharwad is well connected by road/rail network and could be reached via Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Panaji and Bengaluru. It is located in between Pune and Bengaluru (around 430 kms). Hubli-Dharawad are twin cities under one Corporation.

            Dharwad is also connected by air. SpiceJet operates a daily evening flight from Bengaluru to Hubli. The airport is 24 Kms from Dharawad. During January, weather will be very pleasant. However, we advise you to bring warm clothes.

Tourist places around Dharawad:

            Around Dharwad, within a radius of about 200 kms, there are fine tourist places such as  Goa, Dandeli, Bijapur, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, Hampi and Bijapur.

            If you plan to visit any of these places, please let us know in advance. We will do the needful.

            Please forward your abstracts/papers or queries to: mcjkud1982@gmail.com

 b  More information and updates can be obtained from: www.kusanjesamachara1982.blogspot.com  a