Anoop Kumar

Paper Presentation at International Conference/Seminar

1. My Ph.D. scholar Mr. Mohit Kumar Maurya presented a paper, co-authored by me, entitled 'Editorial Decisions-making in Newsrooms: Understanding the Role of Web Analytics' in the International Conference of Media & Communication (ICMC) on 'New Media Landscape in India: Dimensions, Issues, Trends and Future' organized by School of Media and Communication, Adamas University, Kolkata during 30-31 March, 2023. 
2. Presented a paper titled ‘Combating Misinformation and Disinformation Spreading Through Social Media’ in the 3-Day International Conference on Social Media & Developing Societies from 10-12 November 2021, organised by the Department of Media Studies Christ Nagar College, Trivandrum, India.
3. Presented a paper entitled “Navigating through COVID-19 infodemic and disinfodemic: Surviving with the help of fact-checking, MIL approach and technology based solutions” at the Online International Conference on “How to survive within the information flood around COVID-19” organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University in Prague on 25 May 2021.
4. Presented a paper entitled “Understanding fake news, misinformation, and disinformation: A literature review” (co-authored by Dr. M. Shuaib Mohamed Haneef) at International Trans-Disciplinary E-Conference on “Crafting the Contours of Mass Media for New India: A Global Perspective” organized by the Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication, Assam University and Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Eastern India Regional Campus, Dhenkanal in association with the Departments of Sociology, Commerce and Social Work of Rajiv Gandhi University on 2-3 November, 2020. (Bagged the Paper Presentation Award for this conference paper)
5. Presented a paper titled “Mobile journalism, news production practices and issues of accessibility: Opportunities and Challenges” at the International Seminar on ‘Media Technologies and Accessibility: Politics, Representations and Paradigms’ organized by the Dept of Electronic Media and Mass Communication, Pondicherry University on 21-22 Jan, 2020.

Paper Presentation at National Conference/Seminar

1. Presented a paper entitled “Spread of infodemic and disinfodemic: A qualitative content analysis of Covid-19 related mis/disinformation debunked by Alt News" at the National E-Conference on “Communication During Covid-19 Pandemic: Prospects and Challenges” organized by School of Mass Communication, IMS Unison University, Dehradun on October 10, 2020.
2. Presented a paper titled “Negotiating roles, practices and technologies in the newsroom: A study of women journalists in The Hindu and the Hindustan Times” at the Two-day National Conference on ICT and Community Development organized by Department of Communication, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on 5-6 January 2017.
3. Presented a paper titled “The role of convergent technologies in building and strengthening journalistic communities with audiences, sources and colleagues” at the National Seminar on ‘Media, Culture and Community’ jointly organized by the Dept of Electronic Media and Mass Communication, Pondicherry University and Association of Communication Teachers of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry (ACT - TNP) on 29-30 March, 2016.
4. Presented a research paper titled “News technologies at work: Translation of journalistic network” at the National Seminar on social media organized by Garden City College, Bengaluru on 21 Sept, 2015.
5. Presented a paper titled “Convergence practices in journalism: Changes in doxa of the field and agent’s habitus” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Media and Society in the Digital Age organized by Dept of Mass Communication, University of Calicut on 28-29 Jan, 2015.
6. Presented a paper titled “Emerging best practices of interactivity and participation on the webpages of six daily newspapers of India” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Mass Communication- Challenges, Trends and Future organized by St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor, Kottayam on 12-13 Nov, 2014.
7. Presented a paper titled “Social production of space and self-presentation through the use of mobile phones in metro trains” in the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Digital Cultures: Intersections of Tradition and Modernity organized by Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and Association of Communication Teachers of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry (ACT - TNP) on 7-8 Feb, 2014.
8. Presented a paper titled “Affect of media convergence on journalists” in National Seminar on Commercialization of Media & Public Service Communication organized by Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru on 30-31 Jan, 2014.

Invited Lecture/Resource Person

1. Delivered a lecture titled “Approaches in Qualitative Research: Ethnography, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Case study and Narrative approaches” on 9^th January, 2023 in the Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan.
2. Delivered a lecture titled “Methods of data collection: In-depth interview, focus group discussion and Participant observation” on 9^th January, 2023 in the Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan.
3. Delivered lectures on “Nature of Data & Analysis in Qualitative Research: Transcription, Thematic Analysis,” “Software Programmes for Qualitative Data Analysis: MAX QDA, Atlas.ti, NVivo” and “Focus Group Discussion” on 22^nd December, 2021 in the Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan.
4. Delivered a lecture titled “Approaches in Qualitative Research” on 21^st December, 2021 in the Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan.
5. Delivered a lecture on “What is Fake news & How to Combat its Menace?” in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Visual Communication, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 12^th July 2021.
6. Delivered a lecture on “Understanding Fake News and its Preventive Measures” in National Webinar organized by the Department of Visual Communication, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 31st May, 2021.
7. Delivered a lecture titled “Qualitative Data Analysis” on 20th January, 2021 in a Four-Week Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan.
8. Delivered a lecture titled “Approaches in Qualitative Research” on 19th January, 2021 in a Four-Week Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan.
9. Delivered a lecture titled “FGD – An In-depth Qualitative Technique” on 18th December, 2020 in ‘One Week FDP on 'Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis' jointly organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences Mhow MP and Institution’s Innovation Council-IIMT College of Management, Greater Noida, U.P.
10. Handled a session on “Video lecture recording (screen & face recording): OBS Studio Basic video editing: OpenShot Video Editor” in ‘One Day Orientation Session on Digital Teaching and Learning’ organized by Digital Learning Technology Support Centre (DLTSC) Central University of Rajasthan on 13th July, 2020.

Conference Chair/Expert

1. Invited to chair a session in the International Media Conference (Virtual mode) on 'Communication Trends and Practices in Digital Era' (COMTREP) on 30th March, 2022 organized by Amity School of Communication, Amity University, Noida and Lucknow campuses.
2. Chaired a Panel Session in  One Day International E-Conference on 'Contemporary Media, Persuasive Technology and Psychology of Visual Communication' organized by the Department of Visual Communication, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 15th December, 2021.

Workshops/FDP/FIP

1. Successfully completed Four Weeks Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for "Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutions of Higher Education" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi from June 04 - July 01, 2020. This FIP was sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development through Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
2. Successfully completed Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on "Managing Online Classes and Co-creating MOOCS:2.0" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi from May 18 - June 03, 2020. This FDP was sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development through Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
3. Participated in 2 Days Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Deconstructing TV Ratings, Interpreting Readership Data & Analysing Poll Stats” organized by Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication and held at Apeejay Institute of Technology, Greater Noida on 15-16 Feb, 2020.
4. Participated in UGC Sponsored Workshop on Script Writing (Academic Writing and Publication Skill)” organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad on 24-26 September, 2014.
5.  Attend 10-Days ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D Scholars organized by Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem on 10-19 September, 2014.
6. Attended 3 days Strengthening Journalism Poynter Collaborative Learning Workshop held in Chennai on 19-21 March, 2014.
7.  Attended 21 Days UGC Sponsored Interaction Programme for Ph.D Scholars organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University on 09-29 October, 2013.