SNCR Issues Call for Papers for Journal of New Communications Research – Submission Deadline 2/20/09

February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Society for New Communications Research seeks papers for its peer-reviewed publication, the Journal of New Communications Research. Submissions are due February 20, 2009 and should be based on original empirical research, as well as pieces focusing on the theory, strategy and tactical use of new media, social media and collaborative tools.

Submissions should be in keeping with the mission of the SNCR: to conduct advanced study on the tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication ( i.e. blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, collaborative tools and the growing phenomena of participatory communications) and their effect on traditional media, marketing, public relations and advertising, as well as their broader impact on business, politics, entertainment, culture, education, and society.

Successful submissions will exhibit in-depth, professional/scholarly examinations of these topics, and will be reviewed and chosen based on the quality of research conducted, originality of content, relevance to the Society’s mission and excellence of execution.

Submission Guidelines:

Original Works. Articles that have been previously posted or published in whole or in part will not be considered for inclusion. The SNCR requests exclusive rights to selected papers for six months after publication of the JNCR.

Literature Review. Research papers should include a literature review.

Format. Please submit written works in a Word or text file. All text, including title, headings, references, quotations, figure captions and tables should be typed double-spaced with one-inch margins. Please use a font size of 12.

Length. Manuscripts, including all references, tables and figures, should be approximately 3,500-5,000 words, and should not exceed 7,500 words. Submissions that significantly exceed this limit may not be accepted for review. Tables and figures are encouraged.

Style. For writing and editorial style, authors should follow APA guidelines (the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). All text pages should be numbered.

Abstract & Keywords. All submissions should include a written abstract of 250 words or less and some keywords. The keywords will be used by readers to search for your article after it is published.

Those interested should submit their papers via email to journal_submission@sncr.org by February 20, 2009 for review for the next issue. For more information, contact the Society at (877) 304-SNCR or +1 (650) 331-0083 or via email at info@sncr.org.

JNCR SPONSORSHIPS ALSO AVAILABLE

The SNCR also seeks financial support for this important project. Sponsorships allow us to pay for copyediting, design and publishing services and the creation of the JNCR wiki. There are several levels of sponsorship available:

JNCR Supporter: $500 – three copies of the JNCR + online access for 3 people in your organization ($180 value), 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal + name and link in wiki version

JNCR Sponsor: $750 – five copies of the JNCR + online access for 5 people in your organization ($300 value) and 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo and link in wiki version

JNCR Donor: $1,200 – 10 copies of the JNCR + online access for 10 people in your organization ($600. value); full page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo, company description and link in wiki version

For more information, contact Jen McClure at jmcclure@sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.

Thank you for your participation in and support of this important SNCR program!

SNCR Announces Call for Papers for Journal of New Communications Research

September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Society for New Communications Research is now seeking submissions and sponsors for the next issue of the Journal of New Communications Research. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2008.

RE: EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS

Articles should be based on original empirical research, as well as pieces focusing on the theory, strategy and tactical use of new media, social media and collaborative tools. Submissions should be in keeping with the mission of the SNCR: to conduct advanced study on the tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication ( i.e. blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, collaborative tools and the growing phenomena of participatory communications) and their effect on traditional media, marketing, public relations and advertising, as well as their broader impact on business, politics, entertainment, culture, education and society.

Successful submissions will exhibit in-depth, professional/scholarly examinations of these topics, and will be reviewed and chosen based on the quality of research conducted, originality of content, relevance to the Society’s mission and excellence of execution.

Submission Guidelines:

Original Works. Articles that have been previously posted or published in whole or in part will not be considered for inclusion. The SNCR requests exclusive rights to selected papers for six months after publication of the JNCR.Literature Review. Research papers should include a literature review.

Format. Please submit written works in a Word or text file. All text, including title, headings, references, quotations, figure captions and tables should be typed double-spaced with one-inch margins. Please use a font size of 12.

Length. Manuscripts, including all references, tables and figures, should be approximately 3,500-5,000 words, and should not exceed 7,500 words. Submissions that significantly exceed this limit may not be accepted for review. Tables and figures are encouraged.

Style. For writing and editorial style, authors should follow APA guidelines (the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). All text pages should be numbered.

Abstract & Keywords. All submissions should include a written abstract of 250 words or less and some keywords. The keywords will be used by readers to search for your article after it is published.

Those interested should submit their papers via email to journal_submission@sncr.org. no later than October 1, 2008. For more information, contact the Society at +1 (650) 331-0083 or via email at journal_submission@sncr.org.

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JNCR SPONSORSHIPS ALSO AVAILABLE

The Society also seeks financial support for this important project. Sponsorships allow us to pay for copyediting, design and publishing services and the creation of the JNCR wiki. There are several levels of sponsorship available:

JNCR Supporter: $500 – three copies of the JNCR + online access for 3 people in your organization ($180 value), 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal + name and link in wiki version

JNCR Sponsor: $750 – five copies of the JNCR + online access for 5 people in your organization ($300 value) and 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo and link in wiki version

JNCR Donor: $1,200 – 10 copies of the JNCR + online access for 10 people in your organization ($600. value); full page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo, company description and link in wiki version

For more information, contact Jen McClure at jmcclure@sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.

Thank you for your participation in and support of this important SNCR program!

Journal of New Communications Research

March 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

ORDER THE LATEST ISSUE NOW!

Note: Institutional subscriptions are handled by EBSCO. Please contact EBSCO directly at (800) 653-2726

The Society for New Communications Research is pleased to announce that the latest issue of the Journal of New Communications Research is now available. This issue features nine papers, including:

Featured Contributed Articles:

“Enterprise Adoption of Advanced Collaborative Tools: A Case Study of Telecom Companies”
by Jacques Bughin

“States of Emergency – “Limited” Press Freedom and the Role of Blogs: A Bangledesh Context”
by Masadul Biswas and Lance Porter, Ph.D.

“The Misuse of Social Media: Reactions to and Important Lessons from a Blog Fiasco”
by Kelli S. Burns, Ph.D.

“Agenda Setting: Independent vs. Corporate Media”
by Jenny Fremlin

“Blogs as the People’s Archive: The Phantom Public and Virtual Presence”
by Dr Yasmin Ibrahim, Ph.D.

New Independent Research by Society for New Communications Research Fellows:

“Social Media Adoption Among the Inc. 500″
by Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, Ph.D

“The Psychology of Social Media”
by David Phillips

Research Updates from the Society for New Communications Research:

“Society for New Communications Research Study: Exploring the Link Between Customer Care and Brand Reputation in the Age of Social Media”
by Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, Ph.D

“Society for New Communications Research Study: Exploring the ROI of Online Press Releases”
by Dr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Ph.D

The JNCR is distributed as a print publication, with an accompanying wiki to allow for collaboration, discussion, debates, and updates. In addition, it is available as an electronic journal via PDF.

The JNCR is available to SNCR members free of charge, or to non-members for $60. ($50. for electronic copies).

Purchase this issue of the JNCR here. Or, to subscribe, contact the Society for New Communications Research at info@sncr.org or +1 (650) 331-0083.

In addition, The Society for New Communications Research seeks submissions and sponsors for future issues of the Journal of New Communications Research

Many thanks to our JNCR sponsors: Business Wire, Nuance Communications, Inc. and Vocus for making this publication possible.

RE: EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS

The Journal of New Communications Research is a peer-reviewed journal. Submissions should be based on original empirical research, as well as pieces focusing on the theory, strategy and tactical use of new media, social media and collaborative tools. Submissions should be in keeping with the mission of the SNCR: to conduct advanced study on the tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication and their effect on traditional media, marketing, public relations and advertising, as well as their broader impact on business, politics, entertainment, culture, education and society.

Successful submissions will exhibit in-depth, professional/scholarly examinations of these topics, and will be reviewed and chosen based on the quality of research conducted, originality of content, relevance to the Society’s mission and excellence of execution.

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