School of Multimedia Technology & Communication (SMMTC)

The 9th International Conference on Communication and Media 2024 (i-COME’24)

14 – 15 October 2024
Hybrid: UUM, Sintok Kedah, Malaysia and Virtual Conference via Zoom

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About The Event

The 9th International Conference on Communication and Media (i-COME'24)

The School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia's (UUM) is pleased to host the 9th International Conference on Communication and Media (i-COME'24). This biennial event will be held in a hybrid format on October 14-15, 2024. We invite researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world to participate in this stimulating exchange of ideas.

UUM Celebrates 40 Years!

This year's conference coincides with UUM's 40th anniversary, celebrated through the Tahun Melawat UUM 2024 (Visit UUM Year 2024). In-person participants are encouraged to explore the picturesque green campus, nestled in northern Peninsular Malaysia.

Conference Theme: "Composing Our Future: Harmonizing Well-being, Ethics, and Responsibility in Communication"

In the digital age, communication is pervasive, necessitating a critical examination of its societal impact. i-COME'24 addresses the critical challenge of fostering responsible communication practices across all communication and communication-related fields, particularly in the context of digital technologies, with a specific focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The conference will delve into the multifaceted impact of these technologies on these fields, examining their influence on content creation, source credibility, and influencer bias. Additionally, it will explore the broader impacts on culture, social contexts, and organizations, both locally and globally. Through in-depth discussions on these crucial aspects, i-COME'24 aims to chart a transformative path for the future of communication, prioritizing well-being, ethics, and social responsibility as the core principles guiding communication practices.

Call to Action i-COME'24 provides a valuable platform for:

• Knowledge Sharing: Engaging with critical issues and advancements in communication and media research.

• Collaboration: Building new partnerships and fostering connections with communication and media experts.

We invite submissions for:

• Research Papers: Original research contributions exploring the conference theme and related sub-themes.

• Practitioner Presentations: Sharing practical insights and experiences in the communication and media field.

Benefits of Attending

• Exposure to Cutting-Edge Research: Gain valuable insights from presentations by distinguished scholars and practitioners.

• International Networking Opportunities: Connect with a global community of communication and media professionals.

• Potential for Award Recognition: Outstanding research contributions may be recognized during the closing ceremony.

• Experience the Magic of UUM: Explore UUM's stunning campus and soak up the rich culture of northern Malaysia (for in-person attendees).

We look forward to welcoming you at i-COME'24!

ANNOUNCEMENT: BEST PAPER AWARD

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Best Paper Award at the 9th International Conference on Communication and Media (i-COME’24). This prestigious award will be given to FOUR (4) outstanding papers that meet the highest standards of academic excellence and originality. Each winner of the Best Paper Award will receive a prize of USD100.

The publication committee reviewed all the papers submitted to i-COME’24 and shortlisted those that qualified as potential Best Papers.

The shortlisted papers were evaluated based on the following THREE (3) criteria:

1. Low Similarity Index (below 24%): Papers must demonstrate a high level of originality and avoid plagiarism, as assessed by Turnitin.

2. Low AI Detection Percentage (below 20%): Papers should not heavily rely on AI-generated content, as detected by Turnitin.

3. Full Paper and Format Compliance: Submitted papers must be complete and follow the conference's formatting guidelines.

Following this, the shortlisted papers were assigned to reviewers for a blind review. The final selection for the Best Paper Award was based on two additional criteria:

- High Average Marks: Papers must receive a strong average score from two reviewers.

- Absence of Marks Discrepancies: While we focused on the average scores, we also ensured there were no significant discrepancies between the marks given by the two reviewers.

The Best Paper Awards being announced today are based on these criteria.

And now, the winners of the Best Paper Award are:

List:

1. VALIDATION OF I-MOVE INTERVENTION MODULE: A COMMUNICATION PERSPECTIVE

Norhafezah Yusof* , Tengku Faekah Tengku Ariffin, Romlah Ramli, Marini Kasim, Nursafwah Tugiman, Minah Harun, Amera Hanna Mohd Tajuddin, Rosna Awang Hashim

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA, MALAYSIA

2. BONDING STAGE OF COUPLE TALKS IN DEVELOPING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP

By Nurul Natasya Zulkainal, Nuredayu Omar*

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA, MALAYSIA

3. A WEIGHTED GRAPH MODEL FOR ANALYZING MOVIES – A CASE STUDY

BY PRAGADEESH PRAGADEESH*, Arumugam Balasubramanian

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM UNIVERSITY, INDIA

4.ISSUE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OF INDONESIA CABINET SECRETARY IN FACING NEWS OF THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION POSTPONEMENT

by Odeta Yuandi & Irmulansati Tomohardjo*

*UNIVERSITAS MERCU BUANA, INDONESIA

Call For Papers

Authors are invited to submit complete, original and unpublished research papers to the International Conference on Communication and Media 2024 (i-COME'24) which may address theoretical, methodological or practical aspects related to communication and should revolve around the conference theme (papers not explicitly addressing the following theme are also welcomed).

Theme:

“Composing Our Future: Harmonizing Well-being, Ethics, and Responsibility in Communication”

Papers for presentation at the conference are invited from scholars and practitioners, on topics relevant to the following contemporary communication and media issues:

Organizational Communication

Managerial Communication

Corporate Communication

Communication Management

Public Relations

Crisis Communication

Strategic Communication

Communication for Social Change

Health Communication

Religion, Communication and Media

Gender and Communication

Governance and Empowerment of Women

Community Studies

Participatory Communication and Marginalized Group

Social Marketing

Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication Competence

Empowerment and Governance across Cultures

Diversity and Change

Cross-cultural Adjustment

Global Communication

Culture and Identity

Political Communication

Communication Policies and Regulations

Empowerment and Governance

Political Participation

Power and Conflict

Media and Journalism

New Media and Culture

Media Challenges and Opportunities

Social Media

Social Journalism

Media and Society

Broadcasting and Propaganda

Investigative Journalism

Interpretive Journalism

Communication and Education

Language and Social Interaction

Instructional Communication

Communication and At-Risk Students

International Communication

Communication and International Relations

Information Sharing

Global Media and Policies

Environmental Communication

Green Communication

Environmental Citizenship

Green Identity

Green Marketing

Disaster Management

Cyber Social Issues

Digital Community

Information Security

Cyber Security

Ethics and Cyber Society

Digital Literacy

Advertising and Marketing

Creativity, Innovation and Users

Visual Communication

Advertising

Branding

Marketing Communication

Multimedia

Interactive Storytelling

Digital Content Creation

Visual Communication Strategies

Social Media Integration

Cross-Cultural Multimedia Communication

Ephemeral Content and Communication

AI and Multimedia Integration

Important Dates

Submission of abstract: 15 August 2024

Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 August 2024

Submission of full paper: 25 August 2024

Review of full paper: 22 September 2024

Submission of camera ready: 12 October 2024

Publication

The conference will feature two publications: first, Atlantis Press (part of Springer Nature), and second, the Asian People Journal (APJ). Authors can refer to the submission guidelines for each publication below.

All submitted papers will undergo a double-blind review process. After a thorough evaluation, accepted English papers for i-COME’24 will be considered for publication in Atlantis Press (part of Springer Nature) and the proceedings will be submitted to the WOS (Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria) with Clarivate. The indexing period for the conference proceedings may vary, and the conference committee will continue to receive updates from the publisher. The proceedings publication by Atlantis Press is expected to be completed at the end of the year or early next year, depending on the authors' collaboration in adhering to the guidelines and revisions after receiving the reviews. Only papers that follow the guidelines will be published.

Selected Bahasa Malaysia papers will be published in journals by the Asian People Journal (APJ), which is indexed by the Malaysian Citation Index (MyCITE). Please follow the author guidelines and revise accordingly so that the paper can be published. The publication will be decided as a Special Issue or in the Standard Issue publication period by the publisher.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS STANDARD

At our conference, we uphold the highest standards of academic rigor and integrity through a meticulous peer review process. Each submission undergoes a double-blind review, ensuring anonymity and impartiality for both authors and reviewers.

Double-Blind Review Process

Submission: Authors submit their papers without any identifying information. This includes removing names, affiliations, and any self-referencing details that could reveal the author's identity.

Reviewer Assignment: Each paper is assigned to two expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise to provide insightful and constructive feedback.

Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess submissions based on originality, significance, methodological rigor, and clarity of presentation. They provide detailed comments and recommendations to help authors improve their work.

Anonymity: Throughout the review process, both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This double-blind setup ensures that reviews are free from bias, based solely on the content and quality of the submission.

Decision Making: Based on the reviewers' feedback, the conference committee makes decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of the papers. Authors receive comprehensive feedback to guide any necessary revisions.

Revision and Final Decision: Authors may be asked to revise their papers in response to reviewers' comments. Revised submissions are re-evaluated, and final decisions are made regarding their inclusion in the conference publication.

Our double-blind peer review process is designed to maintain the highest standards of fairness and excellence, fostering a scholarly environment where innovative ideas and research can thrive.

Submission Guidelines

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – ATLANTIS PRESS (PART OF SPRINGER NATURE)

• The paper must be an original work and has not been previously accepted in a journal or under consideration for publication elsewhere.

• All papers must conform to International Conference on Communication and Media Proceedings standard. Please read the GUIDE FOR AUTHORS before preparing your manuscript.

• Follow the Proceedings Template (Download Guide for authors HERE and proceedings template HERE

• Abstract must be between 200 to 250 words only and 3-5 keywords.

• Title of the paper must not exceed twelve (12) words.

• Each paper should contain: Introduction, Problem Statement, Research Questions and/or Hypotheses, Literature Review, Methods, Findings & Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgement (if any) and References.

• Follow IEEE reference format for Atlantis Press (part of Springer Nature) publication.

• The paper must be written in English and be a minimum of 5 pages to a maximum of 7 pages (2500-3500 words) in length. This includes the abstract, references, tables, figures, and appendices.

• Abstract and paper (in Microsoft Word format) must be sent through i-COME’24 conference proceeding system HERE

• Authors need to follow the code of conduct and publishing policies by Springer Nature which also covers Atlantis Press

• Free translation tool to draft your paper to English

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – ASIAN PEOPLE JOURNAL (APJ)

• The paper must be an original work and has not been previously accepted in a journal or under consideration for publication elsewhere.

• Please refer to the AUTHOR GUIDELINES

• Follow the article’s TEMPLATE

• Abstract should not exceed 200 words only and 3-5 keywords.

• Title of the paper must not exceed twelve (12) words.

• Follow APA reference format for Asian People Journal (MyCITE) publication.

• The paper should be written in either English or Bahasa Malaysia, using 1.5 spacing on A4-sized paper, with Times New Roman font at 12 points. The length should be around 12 to 15 pages, including the abstract, references, tables, figures, and appendices.

• Abstract and paper (in Microsoft Word format) must be sent through i-COME’24 conference proceeding system HERE

• Authors also need to follow publication ethics for Bahasa Malaysia papers in Asian People Journal

Fees & Payment

Conference fees for each Presenter:

MYR850.00 (normal)

MYR800.00 (early bird*)

MYR700 (Partner Institution - minimum 5 participants per institution to enjoy the discounted rate for each participant)

MYR650.00 (Graduate Students)

Additional paper: MYR500

Participant (non presenter): MYR100 (Please click HERE)

*Payment received BEFORE 31 JULY 2024.

Registration fees (participants and presenters) include conference admission and conference package (i.e proceedings and materials).

Authors need to pay the fees BEFORE 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 in order for their papers to be included in the conference proceedings.

Payment Procedures FOR LOCAL PARTICIPANTS (MALAYSIAN)

Payment can be made through:

1. Online Payment via Credit Card / Internet Banking / FPX

Browse https://e-com.uum.edu.my

Follow all required steps as instructed.

Note: for 'payment for' choose ‘other payment’

Note: for 'description' : key in 'FEE i-COME 2024'

Please print and keep the notification of payment made as proof of payment. Scan and email the proof of payment as soon as possible or before 1st SEPTEMBER 2024 to the i-COME'24 secretariat (icome@uum.edu.my). Please bring along the original payment slip during the registration as you are required to show the proof of payment to the secretariat on the registration day of the conference. Failure to do so will result in your name not being listed as presenter/participants.

2. Local Cheque

All cheques should be made payable to “UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA”.

Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment

Kindly indicate your name and contact number at the back of the cheque and send it to:

Nuredayu Omar

Chairperson, i-COME’24

School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, UUM College of Art and Science

Universiti Utara Malaysia

06010 UUM Sintok

Kedah, Malaysia

Please include in your payment:

The total registration fees; wire transfer fees are the responsibility of the registrant (Registrants are required to bear the processing fee charged by their own bank and a third party agent (if any).

Your organization's name as it appears in the reference section of your transfer.

Please write a remark “FEE i-COME 2024”

Please forward a scanned copy of the telegraphic transfer receipt to i-COME’24 Secretariat (icome@uum.edu.my) or by fax to +604 9285804 for us to verify the transaction. Please kindly write down the;

1. Participant's name

2. Date and time of the transfer, and

3. Country and city of origin

Kindly note that NO International Cheque will be accepted.

For Authors, payment must be made by 1st SEPTEMBER 2024 or your article will not be published in the proceedings.

Payment Procedures FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

Payment can be made through:

1. Telegraphic Transfer

Transfer should be made to the following account:

Account Name: UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

Account No.: 02093010000010

Bank Name: BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BERHAD

SWIFT CODE: BIMBMYKL

Please include in your payment:

a. The total registration fees; wire transfer fees are the responsibility of the registrant (Registrants are required to bear the processing fee charged by their own bank and a third party agent (if any).

b. Your organization's name as it appears in the reference section of your transfer

3. Please write a remark "FEE i-COME 2024"

c. Please forward a scanned copy of the telegraphic transfer receipt to i-COME'24 Secretariat (icome@uum.edu.my ) or by fax to +604 9285804 for us to verify the transaction. Please kindly write down the participant's name, date and time of the transfer and country and city of origin.

Kindly note that NO International Cheque will be accepted

For Authors, payment must be made by1st SEPTEMBER 2024 or your article will not be published in the proceedings.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Conference registrants cancelling their registration on or before 15 September 2024 will receive a refund of the conference registration fee, less a RM250 administrative fee.

Please note that NO refunds will be given after 15 September 2024.

Written requests for cancellation must be emailed to icome@uum.edu.my

Please refer to the PAYMENT PROCEDURES

Post Conference Tour

A tour around historic places in Alor Setar and dinner at the heights of 94 meters above sea level. Alor Setar Tower is at the 1st and only revolving restaurant in northern region with beautiful sunset on west side of the tower.

Post-Conference Tour in Alor Setar & Exclusive Dinner at Alor Setar Tower

The excitement of i-COME’24 doesn’t have to end just yet! Join us for an unforgettable Post-Conference Tour in Alor Setar, and cap off the experience with a luxurious dinner at the iconic Alor Setar Tower.

Explore Alor Setar: Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this charming city. From the grand Zahir Mosque to the Royal Museum, this guided tour will showcase the heart and soul of Kedah's capital.

Dinner with a View: After exploration, enjoy an exclusive dinner at the breathtaking Alor Setar Tower. Take in stunning 360° panoramic views of the city as you indulge in a delectable menu crafted by top chefs. Whether it’s the glittering skyline at night or the serene sunset, this dining experience will be one to remember.

Date: 15 October 2024

Tour Location: Alor Setar City

Dinner Venue: Alor Setar Tower

Fees: RM70

Limited Spots Available! Book your place today and don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to extend your conference experience in style.

Come for the knowledge, stay for the culture, and dine above it all! We look forward to welcoming you on this unique journey.

Partnership & Sponsorship

PARTNERSHIP INVITATION

To be partner institution, your institution only need to sponsor a panel with at least FIVE (5) presenters to the panel.

These are the direct/indirect benefits of a partner institution:

The name of the university/organization will be included in the front pages of our publicity materials (e.g., brochure, proceedings, and online announcement).

This undertaking serves as marketing and institutional image-building tools for the partner university/organization.

This collaboration will strenghten international good will between Universiti Utara Malaysia and the partner institution.

This is a strategic avenue for future academic networking such as research and publication.

Member of partner institution will get discounted fee (RM700 per person).

For more details, click HERE

SPONSORSHIP INVITATION

We welcome you to join us in our Eighth International Communication and Media Conference (i-COME'24), as our valuable sponsor. We truly believe that your participation will not only give material support to the conference but also to the academia as a whole. We appreciate you considering our sponsorship invitation.

The aim of the Sponsorship Invitation is to provide an opportunity for potential sponsors to be together and involved in an esteemed international academic event, apart from assisting in financial matters. Simultaneously this will also be a platform for both parties, academic and industries to meet and collaborate for further discussion contributing for the betterment of our global community.

Contribution Categories:

Gold Sponsor - RM30,000

Silver Sponsor - RM20,000

Bronze Sponsor - RM10,000

Advertisment Based Sponsorship

Product/Service Based Sponsorship

For quick Fact Sheet on sponsorship click HERE. Please click HERE for details proposal of sponsorship and sponsorship documentations.

Virtual and Physical Presentation

The Format

Virtual presentation is the best way to engage with the audience and present your work when physical meetings are not permitted or restricted. Such presentations utilise technological solutions to allow you to present your work. For live streaming sessions, the presentation will be conducted using video conferencing application via Zoom. Presenters will be notified via email if their papers have been selected for the live streaming presentation sessions.

To all presenters, click here for Conference Tentative

International Scientific/Editorial Committee:

Professor Dato’ Sri Syed Arabi Syed Abdullah Idid

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Professor Ang Peng Hwa

Nanyang Technological University, Sıngapore

Professor Bradley C. Freeman

Sunway University, Malaysia

Associate Professor Peter Simmons

Charles Sturt University, Australia

Professor Dr Ahmad Mulyana

Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta Indonesia

Professor Patrice M. Buzzanell

University of South Florida, USA

Professor Dr. Jamilah Hj. Ahmad, APR, FIPR

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Prof. Dr. Norhafezah Yusof