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Pre-Conference Workshops
Dr. Thouraya Snouss
Associate Professor,
Chair of Mass Communication Department,
College of Communication,
University of Sharjah (UAE)
Publishing with Purpose: A Guide to Choosing the Right Journal
Date: 16th October 2025 | Time: 1.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. IST
Topic Overview-
“Publishing with Purpose” focuses on helping researchers strategically select journals that align with their research goals, audience, and academic aspirations. The session provides practical guidance on evaluating a journal’s scope, impact, peer-review process, ethical standards, and publication model (open access vs. subscription). It emphasizes aligning publication choices with the researcher’s career stage, discipline norms, and intended reach of the work, ensuring that their research contributes meaningfully to their field.
Key Takeaways
- Align with Scope and Audience
- Understand Journal Metrics
- Evaluate the Peer Review Process
- Assess Open Access and Copyright Policies
- Beware of Predatory Journals
Dr. Albert Anani Bossman
University of Media, Arts, and Communication,
Institute of Journalism,
Faculty of Public Relations, Advertising & Marketing,
South Legon - Accra, Ghana
From Research to Publication: Navigating Journal Submission in Media and Communication
Date: 1st December 2025 | Time: 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. IST
Topic Overview-
This session demystifies the journey from completing a research project to successfully publishing in academic journals within the media and communication field. It covers essential steps including manuscript preparation, journal selection, submission protocols, responding to peer reviews, and common pitfalls to avoid. Emphasis is placed on aligning with disciplinary standards, writing for specific audiences, and managing the emotional and strategic aspects of the publication process.
Key Takeaways-
- Know Your Contribution
- Choose the Right Journal
- Follow Submission Guidelines Rigorously
- Respond Constructively to Peer Reviews
- Stay Persistent and Ethical
Dr. Jess Block Nerren
Dept. of Communication and Media, California State University, San Bernardino.
From Research to Publication: Navigating Journal Submission in Media and Communication
Date: 1st December 2025 | Time: 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. IST
Topic Overview-
This dynamic session explores how mass communication strategies can be leveraged by researchers and academics to identify, approach, and successfully publish in journals that align with their work. Drawing from public relations, digital media, and strategic communication principles, the session empowers participants to think beyond traditional submission methods and embrace visibility, storytelling, and alignment to enhance publication success. The workshop is especially useful for early-career researchers, graduate students, and interdisciplinary scholars navigating an increasingly competitive academic publishing landscape.
Key Takeaways-
- Leverage Communication Strategies for Publication Success
- Know Your Audience: Journal Positioning through Media Lens
- Crafting a Compelling Academic “Pitch”
- Build Scholarly Visibility Using Media Tools
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls with a Communicator’s Eye
Conference Day Workshops
Prof. Dr. Kay O’Halloran
Moderator
Chair Professor Head of Department of Communication and Media University of Liverpool United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Fei Victor Lim
Moderator
Deputy Head (Research)
English Language and Literature
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
Introduction to Multimodal Analysis
The workshop will provide an overview of multimodal analysis, including key theoretical and analytical concepts. The focus is how meaning arises from the integration of language with different semiotic choices in multimodal texts and how these meanings are resemiotised and recontextualized over time. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical tools for close analysis of multimodal texts.
Jörg Matthes
Moderator
Professor of Communication,
Vice-Chair, Department of Communication,
University of Vienna
