Note: the membership free will not be charged in 2023 and 2024.

For further information: membershipdirector.seamsa@gmail.com.

The theme for Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal regular issue 5.1 is Current Trends in Southeast Asian Media Studies. Submissions should address questions about current trends and directions in national and international media industries in the Southeast Asian region. Papers about specific media works, genres, companies, and artists are also welcome.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Digital Culture 
• Environment, Risk and Sustainability
• Health Communication
• Media and Democracy
• Media Industries and Cultural Production 
• Media Literacy Education
• Popular Culture
• Southeast Asian Cinemas

Process:

Interested authors submit a 500-word abstract with 5 keywords, a list of 5 main references, and a short bionote of up to 50 words. 

Deadline: 15 January 2023

Authors wishing to submit reviews of academic books and/or media events are encouraged to contact the Editor-in-Chief with a proposal.

Submissions and inquiries:

Submit abstracts and review proposals and direct all inquiries to the Editor-in-Chief at eic.seamsj@gmail.com

For information about the journal, please visit https://seamsa.org/seamsjournal/

The theme for Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal regular issue 5.1 is Current Trends in Southeast Asian Media Studies. Submissions should address questions about current trends and directions in national and international media industries in the Southeast Asian region. Papers about specific media works, genres, companies, and artists are also welcome.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Digital Culture 
• Environment, Risk and Sustainability
• Health Communication
• Media and Democracy
• Media Industries and Cultural Production 
• Media Literacy Education
• Popular Culture
• Southeast Asian Cinemas

Process:

Interested authors submit a 500-word abstract with 5 keywords, a list of 5 main references, and a short bionote of up to 50 words. 

Deadline: 15 December 2022

Target dates:

Authors wishing to submit reviews of academic books and/or media events are encouraged to contact the Editor-in-Chief with a proposal.

Submissions and inquiries:

Submit abstracts and review proposals and direct all inquiries to the Editor-in-Chief at eic.seamsj@gmail.com

For information about the journal, please visit https://seamsa.org/seamsjournal/

SEAMSA seeks to launch Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that cover relevant research areas in Southeast Asian Media Studies. The first eight (8) SIGs to be established are the following: 

• Digital Culture
• Environment, Risk and Sustainability
• Health Communication
• Media and Democracy
• Media Industries and Cultural Production
• Media Literacy Education
• Popular Culture
• Southeast Asian Cinemas

Details

An applicant who intends to head one of the SIGs above

• must be a SEAMSA member in good standing,
• must be an expert in the area of the chosen SIG,
• will hold the position for two years, from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024, with a possible extension of two more years based on mutual agreement,
• will coordinate with SEAMSA’s Events Director to organize at least one webinar in 2023 and/or 2024,
• will coordinate with SEAMSA’s Conference Organizing Committee to organize one panel in the annual conferences 2023 and 2024,
• will regularly engage with SEAMSA members who join the SIG,
• will report to the Executive Council.

Benefits

• Letter of acknowledgement and appreciation
• Gaining leadership experience
• Networking opportunities with SEAMSA members

Application 

Interested applicants send a short CV as well as a short letter of intent – including the SIG they want to head – to the Executive Director, Alexander J. Klemm, at director.seamsa@gmail.com, with CC to the Secretary, Alonzo dela Cruz, at secretary.seamsa@gmail.com. 

Deadline: 20 November 2022. Updated on 21.11.2022, new deadline: 22 December 2022.

We are looking for new Assistant Editors to join the Editorial Board of the Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal.

Duration of Service

Two calendar years from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024 with possible extension of two more years depending on mutual agreement.

Duties

Copy-editing and proofreading selected manuscripts with a turnaround time of two to four weeks. Work is intermittent and increases during the weeks and months before the publication of an issue.

Benefits

Assistant Editors are members of the Editorial Board. Their names are listed on the SEAMSA website and in published journal issues. Assistant Editors receive a letter of acknowledgement from the Editor-in-Chief. Since SEAMSA is a non-profit organization, there are no monetary rewards for the position of assistant editor.

Requirements

• Current SEAMSA member in good standing
• Strong command of the English language
• Excellent command of MS Word editing functions
• Excellent understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style
• Holder of an MA, MFA, and/or PhD in the areas of Media Studies, Communication Studies, Journalism, or Film Studies
• Published scholar
• University lecturer
• Prior editing experience

Application

Applicants send a short letter of intent and a short CV to the Editor-in-Chief, Alexander J. Klemm, at eic.seamsj@gmail.com. The new Assistant Editors will be selected by the Editor-in-Chief and the SEAMSA Executive Council. 

Deadline: 20 December 2022

Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal (SEAMSJ) is the international, bi-annual, double blind peer-reviewed, and open-access scholarly journal of the Southeast Asian Media Studies Association (SEAMSA). Special issues are a significant component for SEAMSJ to cover emerging topics with high current interest within the theme of media studies in the ASEAN region. The journal published six issues between 2019 and 2021. Two new issues will be published in December 2022.

Proposals

A proposal for a Special Issue must include:

• A suggested title for the Special Issue (12 words max.). The topic of the Special Issue must be of current interest and broadly fit the scope of the journal.
• Proposed scope and objectives, including an overview of the intended focus and a list of the topics to be covered.
• The guest editor’s name, academic rank, affiliation, email, and a short biography.
• If two guest editors submit a joint proposal, also include the second guest editor’s full name, academic rank, affiliation, email, and a short biography.

Proposals should be submitted by 30 November 2022 to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Alexander J. Klemm at eic.seamsj@gmail.com

Criteria for Guest Editor

• PhD holder
• Expert in the proposed field
• Published author of academic/research articles
• Excellent command of the English language
• Experience as an editor and/or peer reviewer
• Effective, efficient, and cooperative style of communication
• Familiar with Chicago Manual of Style
• Familiar with published SEAMSJ issues: https://seamsa.org/journal-issues/

Peer Review

The guest editor processes all submissions and cooperate with the SEAMSJ’s Editor-in-Chief. SEAMSJ’s Editorial Board facilitates the double-blind peer-review and assists with editing and proofreading submissions accepted for publication.

Expected Timeline

A special issue takes 9-12 months to publish. Publication target date: December 2023.

Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal invites book reviews of recent (published within the last five years) literature about Southeast Asian Media, Journalism, and Communication research that not only describe a work’s content and approach but also examine the ways in which the work can be applied to pedagogy, practice, and policy.

A book review should be around 1,000 words in length and conform to SEAMSA’s guidelines: https://seamsa.org/submission-guidelines/

Please send your book review to the Editor-in-Chief.

Email: eic.seamsj@gmail.com.

Deadline: 15 November 2022.

Along with your book review, please submit:

1. Title and affiliation of each book review author.
2. Email address for correspondence
3. Biography of each author (50-80 words)

Relevant and very well-written book reviews will be considered for inclusion in SEAMSJ issues 4.1 or 4.2, both to be published in December 2022.

Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal is the international, bi-annual, blind peer-reviewed, and open-access scholarly journal of the Southeast Asian Media Studies Association (SEAMSA). The journal is published by Southeast Asian Media Studies Association, distributed by Philippine E-Journals (C&E Publishing), e-ISSN: 2718-9236

Previously published SEAMSJ issues can be viewed here:

#SEAMSA #CallForBookReview

Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal invites reviews of recent events in Southeast Asia in the domains of Media, Journalism, and Communication, such as conferences, webinars, forums, exhibitions, and festivals, that not only describe an event’s developments but also examine the impacts of the event on academia, pedagogy, practice, and policy.

A review should be around 1,000 words in length and conform to SEAMSA’s guidelines: https://seamsa.org/submission-guidelines/

Please send your event review to the Editor-in-Chief.

Email: eic.seamsj@gmail.com

Deadline: 15 November 2022

Along with your review, please submit:

1. Title and affiliation of each review author
2. Email address for correspondence
3. Biography of each author (50-80 words)

Relevant and very well-written reviews will be considered for inclusion in SEAMSJ issues 4.1 or 4.2, both to be published in December 2022.

Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal is the international, bi-annual, blind peer-reviewed, and open-access scholarly journal of the Southeast Asian Media Studies Association (SEAMSA). The journal is published by Southeast Asian Media Studies Association, distributed by Philippine E-Journals (C&E Publishing), e-ISSN: 2718-9236

Previously published SEAMSJ issues can be viewed here:

#SEAMSA #CallForEventReview

Looking forward to a productive organization committed to the study and research of the mass media in/of Southeast Asian countries and peoples.

The 2nd Southeast Asian Media Studies Conference

June 9-11, 2022 (via Zoom)

For more information, please click the link below: 

https://sites.google.com/tarc.edu.my/seamsc2022/welcome

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The theme for the SEAMSC’2022 is MOVING FORWARD

A global pandemic, climate change, and political extremism are just a few examples of the enormous challenges the world is currently confronting that have created room for groups like anti-vaxxers, global warming skeptics, and populist leaders to openly express their resistance to the policies, laws, and democratic institutions.

This world crisis has raised concerns and issues central to the media, including misinformation and fake news, media suppression, mainstream media lies, media freedom, privacy and media intrusion, data security, and so on.

Other causes, such as shifting market trends and an inability to adapt to technological advancements have also significantly affected the media, and undergoing many existential challenges, including trustworthiness and legitimacy, all of which have had a direct impact on media organizations and the actors, capital, business, and operations particularly on the roles, the contents and how they have been consumed.

Given the significant influences of the media on humanity and civilization, particularly during these trying times, critical questions on media are crucial to be addressed – how are the adjustments of the media should be perceived, expected, and exploited?

How would important institutions and agencies, such as the government, corporates, policymakers, and professionals in the field seek solutions by addressing the media and its concern and be able to develop more progressive and sustainable solutions?

In what ways could the media use to reshape the world’s futures from a social, political, and cultural standpoint? What are the interrelations and normative cornerstones between them?

What futures of the media are we envisioning? How are we going to move forward from here?

For more information, please click the link below: 

SEAMSC: https://sites.google.com/tarc.edu.my/seamsc2022/welcome