<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><strong>Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, March 30, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time</strong><br></div><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">Communication Association of Eurasian Researchers (CAER)<br>CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ON COMMUNICATION THEORY AND PRACTICE IN EASTERN EUROPE, CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE, RUSSIA, CIS and FORMER SOVIET REPUBLICS of CENTRAL ASIA and CAUCASUS<br>November 17-20, 2022, New Orleans, Louisiana</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">The Communication Association of Eurasian Researchers (CAER) welcomes submissions that focus on various aspects of communication in, with, and about Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Russia, CIS and Former Soviet Republics; or submissions that use theoretical perspectives that have originated in this region. While any work will be considered, work that engages the official theme for the NCA 108th Annual Convention, “Honoring Place; People, Liberation, Advocacy, Community, and Environment,” in the context of our regional focus upon Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia and/or reflecting on communication and its historical challenges in these regions will receive special consideration. Please read more about this year’s theme at the NCA Convention website via <a href="https://www.natcom.org" target="_blank">https://www.natcom.org</a>.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">We welcome any methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives that may advance our understanding of communication discipline, including papers about communicative or rhetorical behavior, social interaction, theoretical contributions, any form of mediated or face-to-face form of communication or interaction between people from the above-listed countries and cultures. However, submissions should not be limited to these areas as long as they are related to the above-mentioned regions in some way. In addition to the traditional types of submissions, we encourage innovative methods that may not use traditional presentational formats or require the literal presence of such participants. We also encourage paper sessions and panel discussion submissions that include presenters from multiple institutions and/or multiple countries. We welcome diversity and strongly encourage inclusion of underrepresented global and local perspectives, samples, and participants. </p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">We accept submissions in three formats: individual papers, extended abstracts, paper sessions and panel discussion proposals. All submissions must be written in English and must be submitted via NCA Convention Central. Emailed or mailed submissions will not be accepted. Furthermore, please be familiar with NCA Professional Standards for Convention Participants <a href="https://www.natcom.org/sites/default/files/NCA_Convention_Resources_Convention_Standards.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.natcom.org/sites/default/files/NCA_Convention_Resources_Convention_Standards.pdf</a></p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in"><strong>Individual Paper</strong>: An individual paper is a fully-developed, complete paper. Extended abstracts should contain sufficient information for review; although abstracts will be considered, priority will be given to full papers. You should not submit a paper that has been published or accepted for publication at the time of submission. Selected paper submissions may be sent to the Scholar to Scholar sessions, which provide a format especially appropriate for visual and aural work, multimedia projects, and interactive presentations. If you wish your paper to be considered for the Scholar to Scholar sessions, please check the appropriate agreement box during the submission process. Authors will enter their submission information to include title, author(s), paper description (for the convention program), and uploaded abstract or completed paper file. Please note that you must remove ALL identifying information from your uploaded paper file prior to submission. Uploaded files should not exceed 25 pages of primary text, excluding abstract, title page and works cited page(s).</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in"><strong>Extended Abstract: </strong>You may submit an extended abstract that reflects on a study that is not fully completed yet, but will be completed one month prior to the time of convention. Extended abstracts should be at least 1000 words long (this word count is for the main text excluding references, tables, or other additional materials) and include clear description of theoretical and methodological approach of the study. Extended abstracts are submitted as individual papers – but should be clearly labeled as “extended abstract”. </p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in"><strong>Paper Session</strong>: A paper session is submitted as a pre-conceived and complete session of papers centered around a common subject, theme, concept, or idea. All paper session proposals must include an overall description of the session, a paper session rationale, the title of each proposed paper, author(s) name and contact information, and an abstract for each paper. A session chair is required.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in"><strong>Panel Discussion</strong>: A panel discussion is submitted as a pre-conceived and complete session of presenters discussing a topic/issue. All panel discussion submissions must include the entry of each presenter involved, title, and session description for the online program. A session chair is required. Please provide a rationale for acceptance outlining the importance of the submission.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">We will recognize the top student paper submission. We will also recognize the best overall paper.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">If you are not a member of NCA, you will be able to create a user name and password for NCA Convention Central by using the "Create an Account" link on the main sign-in page of NCA Convention Central. If you're willing to join our team of reviewers, please email planners and officers; <a href="mailto:marta.lukacovic@furman.edu" target="_blank">marta.lukacovic@furman.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:matveevan@uhd.edu" target="_blank">matveevan@uhd.edu</a> and provide details about your area of expertise.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in">All submitters are encouraged to review the Professional Standards for Convention Participants prior to submission. Helpful resources (including the Professional Standards for Convention Participants), such as live and recorded step-by-step instructions on how to submit, are available in the NCA Convention Library (<a href="http://www.natcom.org/conventionresources" target="_blank">www.natcom.org/conventionresources</a>).<br>For information or questions regarding CAER-NCA call for submissions, please contact Dr. Lukacovic (<a href="mailto:marta.lukacovic@angelo.edu" target="_blank">marta.lukacovic@angelo.edu</a>).<br>For more information about CAER, please visit our website: <a href="https://caer.wildapricot.org/" target="_blank">https://caer.wildapricot.org/</a></p><br><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial">Natalia Matveeva, Ph.D.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p>
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