Research papers relating to the general theme of Global Digital Technology and Culture, include but not limited to the following specific areas and topics:

·          Global communication and social change

·          Global media industries

·          Mass communication

·          Interpersonal communication

·          Intercultural communication

·          Journalism studies

·          Health communication

·          New media technologies

·          and Critical cultural studies

Studies employing historical and comparative analysis focused on international perspectives as well as contemporary processes such as globalization are also welcome. 

Keynote speakers at the conference will be as follows:

·          Terry Flew (Queensland University of Technology, Australia: confirmed)

·          Marwan Kraidy (University of Pennsylvania, USA: to be confirmed)

·          Rich Ling (Nanyang Technological University of Singapore: confirmed)

·          Charles Berger (University of California at Davis, USA: to be confirmed)

·          R. Lance Holbert (Temple University, USA)

·          Hye-ryeon Lee (University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA)

Paper submissions

Those who are interested in presenting at the conference (and publishing in the Journal later) should submit an extended abstract (less than 3 pages) in the form of PDF or MS Word by June 5, 2018. Notification of accepted abstracts will be sent by June 12. The authors of accepted abstracts should submit a completed paper by July 20, 2018. Completed papers are limited to 25 pages in length (Times New Roman, double-spaced excluding references, tables, and figures, with 12-font size and 1-inch margins). Completed papers will include a brief abstract (less than 200 words). Two anonymous reviewers will evaluate submitted abstracts with respect to quality of the extended abstract, including rigor of suggested theory and method, and significance of the expected findings.

Three separate files are required for paper submission: (1) Title page, (2) Extended abstract, and (3) Manuscript (for accepted abstracts only).

Title page: A separate title page is required. The title page should include the following information:

·         Paper title

·         3 to 6 keywords

·         All author names, affiliations, and departments listed in the order

·         Corresponding author and contact information including e-mail address 

Extended abstract: For blind reviews of submissions, all author identification should be removed from the document except for the title page. The extended abstract should include the following:

·         A communication issue/topic and its importance

·         Theory(ies) to be employed

·         Suggested methods

·         Expected findings

·         Possible contributions to the field

Manuscript: Only completed papers will be presented at the conference and considered for publication. At least one author of the accepted abstract/paper must present at the conference. 

You do not need to be a member of the KABS to submit an extended abstract (and full paper later) for presentation, and possibly publication. However, if your extended abstract is accepted for presentation, you will need to attend the conference to present your paper.