KAMC2025 | Film Studies
Session Chair: Nina Köll
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The Cinema of Complicity: Reframing Narrative Authority (96399)
Teona Yamanidze is a PhD candidate and RTP scholar in Visual Arts at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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“Where Is Dangdut Going?”: The Emergence of Hipdut (100589)
Nitalia Wijaya is currently pursuing a master's degree in Anthropology at Seoul National University. Her main interests lie at the interfusion between linguistic/education/food anthropology, ethnochoreology, and ethnomusicology.
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Hot Scenes, Steamy Words: A Validation Exercise of a Speculative Script Resulting from an Analytical Study of Typical Vivamax Film (94673)
Jag Garcia is a Senior Faculty and Assistant Professor at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila where he was the Founder and Former Chairperson of the Digital Filmmaking Program. He is an award-winning filmmaker and avid scuba diver.
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Cinema for Troubling Times (96810)
Mag. phil. Nina Köll, M.A.,
Assistant Professor Media and Cultural Studies
Visual and digital culture, critical data studies, media industries, cultural critique
Decentralised, transnational, decolonial approaches to filmmaking and film distribution
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KAMC2025 | Media and Cultural Studies
Session Chair: Kittipong Phumpuang
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Humour and Identity Construction in Ahmad Aiman’s Abati Show: A Stand-Up Comedy Analysis (98285)
Haji Muhammad Haziq bin Haji Mohd. Harun, PhD candidate in Teaching and Learning at UTB, is interested in skill development, humor, and comedy studies. His current research explores how comedy clubs support informal learning and skill transfer.
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Understanding Cultural and Identity Narratives in the Age of Advanced Digital Technologies (94943)
Dr. Masoud Kianpour is currently a Senior Research Fellow at Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration program at Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada.
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Hong Kong’s Stagnation in Local Food Production: A Media-Centric Analysis (98161)
Dr Lok Fai Pun is a University Postdoctoral Fellow or Instructor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Communication of Thai Daughters-in-Law Abroad: A Case Study of the YouTube Channel “Jayy Crane” (100212)
Asst.Prof.Kittipong Phumpuang, Ph.D. works at the Department of Educational Technology and Communications, Education Faculty, Naresuan University. He got a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction on Education Technology from Silapakorn University on 2016.
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MediAsia/KAMC2025 | Social Media and Communication Technology
Session Chair: Charles Meadows
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Framing the Ethical Crisis of AI-Generated Images: Social Media Discourses, Intellectual Property, and Public Sentiment in Indonesia (98702)
Audhiandra Okviosa, doctoral candidate at LSPR Jakarta, focuses her research on women’s leadership in cross-cultural communication. Her academic work bridges theory and practice to advance discourse on leadership, and intercultural studies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/audhiandra-okviosa-a4036b27
Suci Marini Novianty is a doctoral student at LSPR Communication and Business Institute. Her interests include social media, gender, leadership, and interpersonal dynamics. Currently, Suci's research explores leadership and digital sphere.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sucimarini
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Suci-Novianty-2?ev=hdr_xprf
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Escaping the Self: AI-Driven Content, Shame Narratives, and Existential Disengagement (100594)
Dr. Rijita Mukherjee is currently teaching Bsc. Psychology course at Christ University Bangalore (India). Her primary research interest lies in the field of Human & animal interaction and AAI. She is currently working on interdisciplinary projects.
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Factors Contributing to AI Companion Adoption: Applying the AIDUA Model (97845)
Dr. Meadows is currently an Associate Professor at East Carolina University.
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The Concept of Human Dignity Within the Framework of Permission (al-idhn) in Islamic Jurisprudence (96565)
Dr Khawla Almulla is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia
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KAMC2025 | Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
Session Chair: Jea Agnes Taduran-Buera
13:10 –
50 Shades of Kawaii: Analyzing Sanrio’s Brand Portfolio Through Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions (100516)
Olga Roshchupkina is an Assistant Professor at the American University of Armenia. Her research explores branding, consumer culture, and meaning-making, with recent work on script effects in branding and Sanrio characters in cross-cultural contexts.
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Cute for Good: Cuteness as an Affective Strategy for Purpose-Led Communication Design (97856)
Yix is Senior Lecturer at NAFA-University of the Arts Singapore. She is pursuing a PhD at Central Saint Martins. Her research in Cuteness Studies seeks to inspire creative communication that is more emotionally resonant and purpose-driven.
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When Novelty Skips the Feel-Good: Dual Behavioural Routes of Product Creativity and Social Ambience in Creative Tourism (98375)
Dr. Mohd Fahmi Yahaya is a Senior Lecturer in Arts Management at UNIMAS who researches arts marketing and creative tourism.
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Traditional Trade to Social Selling: Analyzing the Rhetorical Practices of TikTok Affiliates as Drivers of Online Entrepreneurship (100549)
Dr. Jea Agnes Taduran-Buera is currently a faculty member in the Communication Division of the Department of Humanities at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). She is the proponent of major courses under the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts program which are SPCM 158: Strategies in Conflict Resolution and SPCM 159 Nonverbal Communication. She has recently published two journal articles and a book chapter in the Elsevier Academic Press, the Philippine Humanities Review, the Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal, and the Journal of East Education. She has presented research papers at various conferences both within the Philippines and internationally. She serves as an associate editor for Makiling Review and is a reviewer for the Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, Plaridel, International Communication Association, and Simbolismo.
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KAMC2025 | Visual Culture
Session Chair: Yuniya Kawamura
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Enter the Velvet Room: Ritual Practice and Occult Aesthetics in Japanese Video Games (100438)
Andrej Kapcar's academic background includes a BA in Archaeology, MAs in Economics, Archaeology and Comparative religions and a PhD in Archaeology.
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A Study of Media Art Adaptations of Opera in Post-War Japan: Focusing on the Mangas of U-Maia (94670)
Dr. Mariko Kasahara is an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo and her research focuses on operas, and musicals.
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The Depictions of “Kawaii” in Paintings During Japan’s Edo Period (98350)
Dr. Yuniya Kawamura, Professor of Sociology, at the Fashion Institute of Technology/State University of NY. Her research interests include fashion theory, methodologies, visual culture, youth subcultures, arts and crafts, and aesthetics.
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Session 4 |
Room A (4F) | KAMC/MediAsia2025 | Media Studies
Session Chair: Pipatpong Fakfare
15:15 –
Prioritizing Servicescape Elements in Enhancing the Attendee Experience at Music Events (98495)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Maneenate Worrachananun is currently a faculty member at Bangkok University, where she specializes in teaching courses related to food and culture. For over a decade, she has been actively engaged in both teaching and conducting resea
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Constructing Meaning in Silence: A Phenomenological Study of Audience Response to the Play “Request Sa Radyo (98170)
Kyrah Martina Araullo is a Theatre Arts graduate from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. Over the course of four years, she played various roles in numerous theatre productions, honing
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Prioritization Approach to Music’s Role in Destination Experience Design (98493)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Maneenate Worrachananun is currently a faculty member at Bangkok University, where she specializes in teaching courses related to food and culture. For over a decade, she has been actively engaged in both teaching and conducting resea
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Journalism Under Pressure: the Social Media Turn and Indonesian Local Media Survival Strategies (100480)
Dr. Irsanti Widuri Asih is currently an Associate Professor at the Communication Study Program, the Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia.
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Room B (4F) | KAMC2025 | Cultural Studies and Communication
Session Chair: Long Nguyen
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Transforming Mission 4: Creative Cultural Parks and the Rise of Thai Universities as Local Change Agents (100506)
Dr. Khamla Musika is a lecturer at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Ubon Ratchathani University. He holds a Ph.D. in Thai Dramatic Arts and has extensive expertise in Isan performing arts, cultural heritage, and community-based cultural tourism
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Bridging Silences: Analyzing Triadic Communication in Job Interviews Involving Deaf Candidates, ISL Interpreters, and Employers in India (100254)
Dr Puneet Kumar Gupta is currently working as Associate Researcher, ICSSR Project at Department of Extension and Communication, faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India.
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Analysis of Digital Competence in Handling Phishing Cases: Case Study at the Special Criminal Directorate of the Yogyakarta Regional Police (96940)
Benny Erwin is a graduate student in Communication Science at Gadjah Mada University. His interests include digital literacy, disinformation, and cybersecurity.
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Top-Down vs Bottom-Up: How Public Narratives Shift Government Agendas in Disaster Discourse (97277)
Dr. Long Nguyen is an Associate Professor at School of Communication & Design, RMIT University, Vietnam.
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Room C (4F) | MediAsia2025 | Social Media and Communication Technology
Session Chair: Rosa Pilipinas Francisco
15:15 –
Proactive Approach to Digital Reputation Management in Managing ESG Issues: A Case Study of Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID) (98421)
Amirul Hazmi Hamdan, M.Pd is currently as Lecturer at State University of Medan and the Executive Director of Kindi Research.
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Social Media Crisis Communication in the Global South: Lessons from BPJS Affiliated Clinics in Indonesia Using Austin & Jin’s SMCC (100322)
Doctoral Candidate in Communication and Business | LSPR Jakarta
Business Development & Leadership Practitioner in the Healthcare Sector
I am currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Communication and Business at LSPR – Jakarta, with a professional background as a practitioner in business development and organizational leadership, particularly within clinics and hospitals.
My academic interests center on the integration of strategic communication, transformational leadership, and innovative business models in healthcare services. Through an interdisciplinary lens, I seek to explore effective communication strategies that drive organizational growth and improve healthcare management systems.
Academic and Professional Interests:
Strategic Communication in Healthcare Settings
Organizational Leadership and Digital Transformation
Business Innovation in Clinics and Hospitals
Human Capital Development and Organizational Empowerment
Interdisciplinary Studies in Communication, Business, and Healthcare
I am open to research collaborations, academic publications, and strategic initiatives that aim to enhance the quality and sustainability of healthcare services.
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Visibility, Virality, and Votes: The Power of Migration of Celebrity into Politics (96806)
Isni Hindritaty Hindarto is a PhD student in Communication Science, Universitas Indonesia. She has been a communication professional for over 20 years, specialising in marketing communications, journalism, PR, advertising, and strategic promotions.
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“Playful Uncertainty” as a Mode of Affective Civic Engagement with Vaccine Safety and Efficacy on Facebook During the COVID-19 Pandemic (95818)
Dr. Rosa Pilipinas F. Francisco is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Banos. Her current research explores the intersections of storytelling, affect, civic engagement, and agency in social media.
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Room E (4F) | MediAsia2025 | Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
Session Chair: Swatantra Asija
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Quoting Culture, Selling Connection: Intertextuality and Positive Communication in Branded Billboard Banter (96709)
Dishha is pursuing a doctoral degree in the research area of sustainability advertising. She has published two Scopus-indexed papers and has won the IAMCR Urban Communication Research Grant Award in 2022.
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Role of Fan Engagement in Market Creation: A Study of K-Pop Fans in India (96752)
Ms Koninika Kundu is a third-year doctoral scholar at MICA, India. Her interests lie in the study of popular culture and consumer culture. Currently, she is pursuing her thesis on Korean popular culture and soft power.
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Change in Brand Attitudes Via In-Game Advertisements: An Application of Mere Exposure Theory (94980)
Dr Ho Keat Leng is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan
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Moment Marketing and PR Lessons from the Astronomer’s Coldplay Fiasco (100555)
Swatantra is an Associate Professor in the Communication Area at Indian Institute of Management, Indore. During last two decades of her teaching career, she has been teaching courses related to Oral, Written, Persuasive and Nonverbal Communication.
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Room G (4F) | KAMC2025 | Aesthetics and Design
Session Chair: Joshua Dale
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Nostalgia in Porcelain: The Contemporary Role of Guangcai in Connecting Craft, Place, and People in Hong Kong (100528)
Wing tak PANG, Vivian’s research combines object-based analysis, archival investigation, and oral history as key method, Vivian focuses on Canton enamelled porcelain as a cross-cultural medium, specially The Hong Kong Guangcai porcelain.
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Implementation of Virtue-Oriented Design Inspired by Buddhism (96732)
Dr. Hung-Cheng Tsai is currently an Asssociate Professor of Department of Industrial Design at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
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When HI Meets AI in Logo Design for an Interior Design Studio Class (95825)
Dr MIN-CHIA YOUNG is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Shu-Te University in Taiwan
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Emotional Machines and Kawaii Technology: How Cuteness Impacts the Experience of Social Robots (100485)
Joshua Paul Dale is a Professor of American Literature and Culture at Chuo University, Tokyo. Dale has pioneered the new field of Cute Studies. In 2025, he was awarded a second JSPS grant to study the kawaii and cute aesthetics.
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