International Conference on Global Dialogues in Communication Design (ICGDCD 2025)

Kristu Jayanti College

Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), located in Bengaluru, India, is rooted in the educational vision of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and operates under the CMI congregation. Recognized by UGC and reaccredited with NAAC 'A++' grade (CGPA 3.78) in 2021, the college has maintained autonomous status since 2013. Its academic excellence is validated through multiple accolades, including ACBSP international accreditation for Management programs, DBT Star College status, and the National Clean and Smart Campus Award from the Education Minister of India. The institution secured the 60th position in NIRF 2024's top 100 colleges nationwide.vIn the India Today - MDRA survey 2024, the college earned distinction as the Best Emerging College of the Century nationally across Commerce, Science, Arts, and Social Work streams. The college demonstrates remarkable rankings both nationally (4th in BCA, 12th in MSW, 20th in BBA, 21st in Commerce and Arts) and within Bengaluru (2nd in MSW, 3rd in BCA and Commerce, 4th in Arts and Science). True to its mission, the institution fosters academic excellence, values, civic responsibility, and global competencies while nurturing environmental awareness in a dynamic learning environment.

Department of Media Studies

The Department of Media Studies at Kristu Jayanti College has established itself as a premier centre for media education, achieving national recognition with a rank of 26th in Mass Communication and 5th in Bengaluru (India Today MDRA Survey 2024). Established in 2002, the department has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, as evidenced by the prestigious PRCI Chanakya Award 2020 for Best Communication School. The department's comprehensive academic portfolio encompasses specialised domains in Journalism, photography, film production, brand management, corporate communication, advertising, animation, and digital media, facilitated by advanced technological infrastructure and distinguished faculty with extensive industry expertise. The educational framework integrates contemporary digital innovations with foundational media principles, combining practical training with theoretical discourse, and international media perspectives with regional context. The department fosters an intellectually stimulating environment characterized by diverse cultural representation, substantive research initiatives, and strategic industry partnerships. This academic ecosystem cultivates professionals who demonstrate both technical proficiency and ethical leadership, positioning them to make significant contributions to the evolving regional and global media landscape. Through this multifaceted approach to media education, the department continues to uphold its mandate of producing industry leaders who exemplify both professional excellence and ethical integrity.

About the Conference

In today's interconnected world, communication design stands at the intersection of multiple disciplines - where journalism meets technology, where cultural studies inform marketing, where psychology shapes user experience, and where art blends with computer science. This convergence has transformed how we communicate dramatically. From hand-drawn illustrations to AI-generated designs, from printed newspapers to interactive news apps, from traditional storytelling to immersive virtual experiences – communication design continues to evolve through contributions from diverse fields of study and practice.

This evolution transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Economists study how design influences consumer behaviour, psychologists explore how visual elements impact human perception, computer scientists develop new tools for creative expression, and cultural scholars examine how design shapes social narratives. Language experts work alongside film makers, marketing professionals collaborate with anthropologists, and journalists partner with interaction designers – all contributing to how we share our stories, express our ideas, and connect with each other across cultural and geographical boundaries.

Communication design now shapes everything from our daily social media interactions to how we learn, work, and engage with global communities. As artificial intelligence suggests content, virtual reality creates immersive experiences, and augmented reality blends digital and physical worlds, we stand at a fascinating crossroads where multiple disciplines converge to shape the future of human communication.

However, this rapid transformation brings important questions: How do we maintain authentic human connections in an increasingly digital world? How can we ensure that our design choices respect and celebrate cultural differences rather than diminishing them? How do we create inclusive communication systems that serve diverse global communities while preserving local cultural tones? These questions require insights from multiple disciplines - from sociology to technology, from linguistics to economics.

The International Conference on Global Dialogues in Communication Design (ICGDCD 2025) addresses these crucial questions by bringing together diverse voices from around the world. This conference creates a unique space where experts from various fields converge - where business analytics meet cultural sensitivity, where technological innovation enhances human creativity, and where academic research informs industry practice. We welcome participants from all related disciplines: journalism, visual communication, economics, psychology, computer science, cultural studies, linguistics and marketing.

Mode: Hybrid (Online and Off-line)
Registration Fee

Registration Fee For	Students and Research Scholars	Faculty members and Industry Delegates	Foreign Delegates
Participation only	₹ 700	₹ 1000	FREE
Presentation (Offline)	₹ 1200	₹ 1500	USD 50
Presentation (Online)	₹ 800	₹ 1000	USD 50

Important Dates

Event	Date
Abstract Submission Deadline	01 March 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification	From 03 January 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline	24 March 2025
Registration Deadline	26 March 2025

Submission mail id- icgdcd@kristujayanti.com

Guidelines for Submission:

Abstracts are to be accompanied with the following details: Name (with salutation), Institutional Affiliation, Contact Number, E-mail ID, Paper Title and Author’s Bio-note. The abstract must not exceed 300 words.

Selected abstracts are required to follow the following format;
- Formatting Style- APA
- Line Space- Single space
- Font - Times New Roman
- Font Size- 10
- Number of words- 3500-5000

All the presenters must register individually for the paper presentation sessions to be considered as a part of the conference and to avail certificates for the same.
Certificates will be issued only if the participants attend all sessions.
Only unpublished, original papers adhering to the themes of the conference will be considered for Peer Review and publication (separate charges applicable for article publishing).
Publication details will be communicated to the author (s) of the selected paper via mail.

Required Headings to be included for Full Paper:
- Abstract with Keywords
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
- Methodology & Discussion
- Conclusion
- Scope for Further Research
- Acknowledgements
- References

Peer Review Process

Plagiarism less than 10% (excluding quotes and critical comments)
Selectively, we shall be tolerant to nothing more than 15% of content that is plagiarized
Usage of AI –Zero Tolerance
A Committee is formed to adhere to prescribed guidelines (Committee members external and internal)
Papers will be double bind and peer reviewed, formatting and structure of the papers will be maintained as per Taylor & Francis guidelines
While the complete manuscripts are submitted, the count of the articles which are rejected will be mentioned.

Authors' Responsibilities

Originality and Plagiarism Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and properly cite the work and/or words of others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable. We mandate a plagiarism of < 10% for the work submitted. Falsification and fabrication of data(s) is not accepted. Usage of AI and violation of Research ethics is not acceptable.

2. Acknowledgment of Sources:Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

3. Authorship of the Paper:
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. A maximum of 3 co-authors is fairly acceptable.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

5. Data Access and Retention: Authors may be asked to provide the raw data of their study for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data if practicable. They should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

6. Reporting Standards: Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work.

7. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors should not generally publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat the manuscript received for review as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

2. Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation.

3. Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

4. Promptness: Any reviewer who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse themselves from the review process.

5. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in a reviewer’s own research without the express written consent of the author. Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

Editors' Responsibilities

1. Publication Decisions: The editor is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the conference proceedings should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions.

2. Fair Play: An editor should evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to the race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

3. Confidentiality: The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author. Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

By adhering to these ethical guidelines, International conference on Global Dialogue in Communication Design: Bridging Cultures, Embracing Technologies, 2025, strives to ensure the integrity and quality of its conference proceedings, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and academic excellence.

Conference Committee