Call for Papers
Announcement for the
GLOBAL MEDIA JOURNAL -- Indian Edition
Sponsored by the University of Calcutta
www.caluniv.ac.in
ISSN 2249 – 5835
SUMMER ISSUE/ JUNE 2013
Volume: 4 / Number: 1
Theme: SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Deadline for Submission: 31 March 2013
Science and technology are the foundation of our civilization. From life saving drugs to barrier-breaking
telecommunications – science has given us all. However, scientific innovations need to be communicated aptly for
them to become optimally effective. This still remains unrealized in many parts of the world. India presents a unique
paradox in this regard. There are several ongoing researches in different scientific fields but the results of such
researches or scientific developments in these fields are not communicated properly to the masses. The endeavours
to communicate science to the masses are scanty and mostly scattered in this country. Except for government organs
like All India Radio and Doordarshan, mass media in India has been generally apathetic to science communication.
The communication of scientific facts among Indian scientists working in different disciplines is also not very
encouraging. The reasons need to be looked into.
The June 2013 issue of the Global Media Journal- Indian Edition aims to discuss the present status of science
communication in the country against the backdrop of the corresponding world scenario in general and the South
Asian context in particular. It seeks to bring together current research findings in this field. The various aspects of
science communication like historical milestones, language of communication, orientation of content, identifying
and analyzing the target audience, use of appropriate media, role of traditional media, low-cost and no-cost tools,
contribution of government and non-government organizations, socio-economic hurdles, outstanding successes in
the field and notable failures are sought to be highlighted in this issue. Contributions on any of these topics and other
related areas with special focus on South Asia are welcome.
Please see ‘Submission Guidelines’.
http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Global%20mdia%20journal/submission_guideline.html
All submissions should be accompanied by the following information which should be presented on the front page only:
- article title,
- author name/s,
- current position/affiliation,
- brief biography (approximately 50 words),
- email and mail addresses,
- brief abstract (approximately 200 words)
- five to ten keywords reflecting the contents of paper,
- word count (excluding notes)
- the URL for author/s' personal web page
- a brief statement that clearly indicates the article/review etc is not submitted simultaneously for consideration to any other publication.
Word Limit:
For Articles: Approximately 7000 words, excluding notes.
Students’ Research: Approximately 7000 words, excluding notes.
Commentaries: Between 2500 and 3500 words.
Book Reviews: Approximately 1500 words.
The ideas and words of others should duly be acknowledged in all contributions.
GUEST EDITOR FOR THE ISSUE:
Please direct your submissions and queries to the Guest Editors of the Issue
Dr. MANAS PRATIM DAS [Guest Editor: Articles & Documents sections]
Transmission Executive
All India Radio, Kolkata
Akashvani Bhawan
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Website: http://allindiaradio.gov.in
Email:i2manas@gmail.com, manaspratim_d@yahoo.com
Mr. ATIS KUMAR CHATTOPADHYAY [Guest Editor: Articles & Documents sections]
Secretary, Faculty Council of Science
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Website: http://www.jaduniv.edu.in
Email:atis1234@yahoo.co.in
Dr. SRABANTI BASU [Guest Editor: Students’ Research & Commentaries sections]
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Heritage Institute of Technology
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Website: http://www.heritageit.edu
Email: srabanti_b@yahoo.co.uk
Book Review submissions and queries should be directed to
Prof. BUROSHIVA DASGUPTA, Book Review Editor
Email: buroshiva.dasgupta@gmail.com
All papers must be submitted via electronic attachment.
Email: globalmediajournal@caluniv.ac.in, snbmc@caluniv.ac.in
You may contact:
Prof. Saumendranath Bera
Editor, Global Media Journal-Indian Edition
Email: globalmediajournal@caluniv.ac.in, snbmc@caluniv.ac.in
Dr. Sinjini Bandyopadhyay
Editorial Coordinator, Global Media Journal- Indian Edition
Email: sinjinib@yahoo.co.in
Dr. Soumitra Sarkar
Editorial Coordinator, Global Media Journal- Indian
Edition
Email: univlibrarian@caluniv.ac.in
