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The Journal of Development Communication
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Contributors

The Editor welcomes manuscripts for possible publication in The Journal of Development Communication. Completed manuscript should be sent to The Editor, JDC, c/o AIDCOM,  Faculty of Communication & Media, Jalan Zirkon A 7/A, Section 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Manuscripts should be double-spaced, and include abstracts, notes and references. References for a single article must not exceed two printed page of the JDC. Discursive endnotes should be published only when essentially related to the article and for better comprehension. Authors should retain a copy of their manuscript, as copies submitted cannot be returned. Please consult a recent issue of the Journal as a guide for source citations, notes and references. Manuscripts, submitted should not have been published elsewhere or be under review for possible publication. Manuscripts, including notes should not exceed 20 pages A4 paper in length. Authors are also requested to send a black and white photograph and a short life sketch in publication.

Article in The Journal of Development Communication do not necessarily represent the views of the Asian Institute for Development Communication (Aidcom), or the Journal’s Editors and Advisers. The Editor is responsible for the final selection of articles and reserves the right to reject or amend any material submitted for publication. Responsibility for opinions expressed rests solely with the contributor.

It is the policy of JDC to retain all copyrights of all materials published in the Journal, including the right of reproduction or republication. Any article published in the JDC that is reproduced or republished should have the prior written approval of the Editor of the Journal.

In case of joint authorship of an article, the editor has the prerogative to rearrange the order of the author’s names. If the authors prefer to keep the names in a particular order, it should be specifically mentioned. Articles co-authored by more than two people are not encouraged without proper justification, in which case the final decision rests with the Editor. In case of joint authorship, photograph and life sketch of both authors must be provided.

Book Reviews

Authors and publishers are welcome to send books and other publications related to development communication for review. Two copies are required for this purpose.

Reports

Under this section project managers, workshop facilitators, sponsors, conference organizers and others are invited to submit reports of development projects; studies; conferences, seminars and symposiums; training workshops and project-related meetings for possible publication.

Case Studies

Authors and researchers are invited to contribute case studies on journalism, communication, education and social sciences. Although the topic of the study is not restricted to development communication a direct or indirect reference to development is desirable.

Viewpoints

Readers are invited to contribute their opinions, views or comments on issues relating to development, education, communication, journalism or on other relevant subjects. The authors of such opinions, views or comments are solely responsible for the views expressed. The editor reserves the right to accept, reject or edit any contribution received for publication.

Advertisements

Selected advertisements will be accepted in each issues of the Journal.  The rate cart will be sent to individual advertisers and agencies upon request.  Special media-related advertisements can also be negotiated with the management.

JDC welcomes educational announcement/advertisement by academic institutions (Universities, Colleges, NGOs, etc).  Special discounts may be offered whenever applicable.

Subscription rate

Annual subscription rates per year (two issues): Developing countries US$35 inclusive of airmail surcharge and industrialized countries US$65 inclusive of airmail surcharge.  Payment may be made by bank draft/US$ cheque. Subscribers in Malaysia may pay by cheque (payable to Aidcom) in Ringgit Malaysia, equivalent of US$ at the current exchange rate.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Journal of Development Communication (JDC), Volume Twenty Five, Number One, June 2014

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings from the Editors and Management of the Journal of Development Communication (JDC). We would like to inform our readers, subscribers and contributors that the publication of Issue Number 1(one) of Volume 25 (twenty five) of the JDC is unavoidably delayed in order to bring to you, articles which are highly topical and of significant importance.

The International Conference on Engaged Learning & ICTD in The University Curriculum, which was held from 3-5 June 2014 in Malaysia, was jointly organised by AIDCOM (the publisher of JDC), Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), Cornell University of USA and the United Nations Asia and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (UN-APCICT).  It was an unanimous decision of the organisers and the JDC publishers to incorporate articles and reports presented at the Conference into the next issue of the Journal, which would then be a Special Issue on Engaged Learning.  However, due to its increased number of articles, it was not possible to complete the June 2014 publication of the JDC within the scheduled time.  Furthermore, many contributors wished to revise and edit their articles before publication.

Against this background, we have now decided to publish an expanded JDC, comprising Issues 1 (one) and 2 (two) which will together, make up Volume 25, 2014. The combined publication will reach you by December, 2014. Additional charges, including postage, will be absorbed by the JDC Management.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you.

Pauline Teh
Production Editor/Manager
JDC

Announcement

Journal of Development Communication (JDC)

Please refer to the recent price increase of the Journal of Development Communication (JDC), from US$27 to US$40 and US$50 to US$80. In this regard, we have received mixed reactions from our subscribers from all over the world.
 
The circulation department, as well as the management of JDC, have given a serious reconsideration to the views of the subscribers in this respect.  Accordingly, the management has now revised the subscription which is as follow:
 
Annual Subscription Rates (including postage)
 
Developing Countries – US$35.00
Industrialized Countries – US$65.00
 
Other terms and conditions remain the same.

Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.

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	Editorial Article Poverty Alleviation, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability: The Contribution of Participatory Development Communication      Mahendra Kumar Padhy Where International, Intranational, and Development Communication Converge:  Effects of East Los High, an Entertainment-Education Web Series, on Sexual Decision-Making of Young Latino/a Couples on The U.S.-Mexico Border      Anu Sachdev      Arvind Singhal Depicting Acts of Terrorism:  Ethical Standards of Photography in the Pakistani Press      Kasim Sharif      Farish Ullah Yousafzai Exit and Voice:  Migration, Mobile Phone and Women’s Mobility in Bangladesh      Habibul Haque Khondker The Media and the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria      Umaru A. Pate      Suleiman M. Yar’Adua Case Study Outside-The-Classroom Learning Experiences of Development Communication Students in UP Los Banos, Philippines      Liza Aleria Cabrera Viewpoint Western and Chinese Perspectives on Communication Process and Effects also as a Treatise on Western Social Sciences and Chinese Humanities        Yanru Chen Book Review Sex in the Village:  Culture, Religion and HIV/AIDS in Thailand      Lee Kwan Meng
	Articles Gender Bias in Pakistan Television Prime Time Commercials:  A Content Analysis     Masrur Alam Khan Issues in Internet Adoption and Rural Development:  Theory of the Diffusion of Innovation     Thushari Madhubhashini Galagedara     Ali Salman Educational Leadership Development in Sub-Saharani Africa     Florida Amakobe Karani Applicability of Development Journalism:  An Appraisal     Vineet Kaul Media Study Community Radio Movement:  An Unending Struggle in India     Bidu Bhusan Dash Viewpoint Gross National Happiness (GNH):  Integration of GNH into Public Policies     Phuntsho Wangyel Book Review M. Fethulla Gulen:  Essays – Perspectives – Opinion     Mohamad Shahid Laghari   People’s Radio: Communicating Change Across Africa     Ismail Bin Hashim Development Communication Primer     Suzie Yanti Muhamad Lagis Report Climate Change:  Burning Questions for the Media     Azira Azlin Shaharuddin      Regional Seminar on Emerging Needs and Well-being Measures     Sulaiman Yassin
	CONTENTS Editorial Articles A Comparative STUDY OF THE Development of national Press Systems in The Former Soviet Republics Of The Baltics, The Caucasus, and Central Asia     Eric Freedman     Richard Shafer Framing Indian Image in the Pakistani Urdu Press:  Special Reference to the Peace Process     Farish Ullah Yousafzai     Kasim Sharif Communication Worth in Regional Development:  Communication Paterns To Achieves Country Vision     Eko Herry usanto Engaged Learning & ICTD Proceedings Opening Speech     YB Dr Halimah Ali Closing Speech     Prof Dr Anuar bin Ahmad Opening Remarks     Royal Colle Communication and Development:  A Historical Perspective     Ma. Theresa H. Velasco Turning Today’s Youth into Tomorrow’s Leaders     United Nations APCICT-ESCAP GlobalCitezinship and Cross-Cultural Communication:  Examining Student Learning Outcomes from the Global Citizenship and Sustainability Programme     Shorna Allred     Amy Kuo Somchanhmavong Service-Learning as a Core Academic Component in Undergraduate Programme:  A Brief Introduction to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Model     Stephen C.F. Chan     Grace Ngai REPORT: Service-Learning:  A Bridge between Classroom and Community     Sook Young Ryu Modes of Engagement:  Creative Reflective Practitioners Through Engaged Learning     Usha Raman ICTD in Indonesia Universities     Chan Basaruddin CASE STUDY: Intitutionalisation of Engaged Learning in Mahasarakham University, Thailand     Sujin Butdisuwan How Do You Put Reality into The ICTD Curriculum:  The Case Of Ebario     Roger Haris     Alvin Yeo INTERVIEW:  Issues in Institutionalising Service-Learning in Universities     Richard Kiely Designing a Student Guidebook for University ICTD Service-Learning     Royal Colle Click Here to read more about the editorial.
	CONTENTS Editorial Articles Education, ICT and Development in Rural Mountainous Vietnam: Lessons Learned from the Field Thuy Tranviet Enactment of Right to Information Act in Bangladesh: Examining Governance Factor Md. Golam Rahman Tahmina Haque   Stories Not Told, News Not Reported: Coverage of Transborder Issues and Events in the Ferghana Valley of Central Asia Eric Freedman      Viewpoints Devcom Mindset: Are we ready for it?     Felix Librero Devcom Southeast Asia: The Moral Aspect Nora C Quebral   Book Review The Representation of Islam in the British Press                 Ismail Hashim Report Zainon Ahmad Media Resource Centre Teh Pao Ying
	Number 1, Volume 24, June 2013 Editorial Articles RAISING PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY AND ON ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ORDINARY CITIZEN: THE CASE OF INDONESIA Andi Faisal Bakti ROLE OF LAW, MEDIA AND INFORMATION IN THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF BANGLDESH MaimulAhsan Khan M S Siddiqui RAISING THE INFLUENCE OF NEW MEDIA IN INSTILLING POLITICAL EFFICACY AMONGST YOUTH Qurrat-Ul-Ann Malik MasrurAlam Khan JOURNALISTS AS AGENTS OF CULTURAL TRANSLATION: A CASE STUDY OF SPANISH NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF BANS ON TRADITIONAL HEAD COVERINGS FOR MUSLIM WOMEN TetianaVaskivska Kyle Conway Richard Shafer Viewpoints   MASSIVE ONLINE OPEN COURSE (MOOC): A NEW HERO ON THE BLOCK   Sulaiman M Yassin
	Number 2, Volume 23, December 2012 Editorial Articles A Framework for Strengthening ICTs for Development Royal D Colle Toward An Integrated Model of Intercultural Competency: Evidence from American and International Students in the United States William Scott Hinson Po-Li Pan Decolonising Development Communication: A Rethink of Journalism Studies in Malaysia? Ismail Hashim Art Production and Social Knowledge: Relationship to Development Communications Joan Marie Kelly Case Study Communicating Agricultural Information for Development: A Ghanaian Case Benjamin K Addom
	Number 1, Volume 23, June 2012 Editorial Articles The Impacts of Character Identification on Attainment of HIV Prevention Goals:  An Entertainment Education Programme in Botswana L Meghan Peirce Benjamin Bates Communication for Development: UNDP in Chittagong Hill Tracts G M ShahidulAlam Interface Between Media, Democracy and Development Vineet Kaul Media Watch and Journalism Rights Organisations as Advocates of Press Freedom in Post-Soviet Central Asia Richard Shafer Eric Freedman Case Study Awareness of Kami Prihatin Campaign in the Media Adelene Aris Mokhtar Muhammad Book Review The Vision and Impact of Fethullah Gulen Razlan Rashid Click Here to read more about the editorial.