Announcements

Scheduled Maintenance for MMU Press Journal Platform

2026-04-30

Scheduled Maintenance for MMU Press Journal Platform
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Please be informed that the MMU Press journal platform will undergo scheduled maintenance on 1 May 2026 (Friday), from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this period, the system may be temporarily unavailable.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

For urgent matters, please contact us via email: mmupress@mmu.edu.my.

NexSymp - BIZSCOM2026

2026-04-29

NexSymp Summit 2026, organized by MMU Press, is a premier virtual symposium showcasing cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation, and interdisciplinary applications driving a sustainable and intelligent future.

The symposium provides a platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students worldwide to:

  • Present original research and technological innovations
  • Exchange ideas across academia, industry, and government
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Engage with emerging trends shaping AI, innovation and digital transformation

Building on the success of NexSymp 2025, the 2026 edition introduces multiple publication tracks, providing opportunities for journal consideration or symposium proceedings publication.

The symposium will also feature the launch of selected MMU Press books, showcasing the university’s latest scholarly contributions.

    

  

Call for Papers: Digital Culture, AI, and the Future of Global in Communication Discourse

2026-03-20

(Thematic Issue Jan 2027)

The Journal of Communication, Language and Culture (JCLC) is now accepting submissions for its 

2027 Thematic Issue on Artificial Intelligence in Communication, Language and Culture.

Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
Publication Date: Jan 2027
Guest Editor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vedika Gupta, OP Jindal Global University, India

Topics may include:

  • Human–machine Communication
  • Cultural Representation and Identity
  • AI in Media and Discourse
  • Language Processing and Translation
  • Ethics and Bias in AI
  • Pedagogical and Educational Applications

JCLC is indexed in Scopus and other major databases.

Click the link: Step-by-step guide to submit a manuscript for the Thematic Issue January 2027

 

Notice: Call for Papers Closing This Week

2026-01-14

Notice: Call for Papers Closing This Week

The Call for Papers: AI in Communication, Language and Culture for the Journal of Communication, Language and Culture (JCLC) will close this week.

This call is for the 2026 Thematic Issue on Artificial Intelligence in Communication, Language and Culture.

  • Final Submission Deadline: 17 January 2026

  • Publication Date: July 2026

  • Guest Editor: Dr. Rani Ann Balaram, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Proposed topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Human–machine communication

  • Language processing and translation

  • Cultural representation and identity

  • Ethics and bias in AI

  • AI in media and discourse

  • Educational and pedagogical applications

JCLC is indexed in Scopus and other major databases.

Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts before the deadline, as no late submissions will be accepted.

Call for Papers: AI in Communication, Language and Culture

2025-12-05

The Journal of Communication, Language and Culture (JCLC) is now accepting submissions for its 

2026 Thematic Issue on Artificial Intelligence in Communication, Language and Culture.

Submission Deadline: 15 January 2026
Publication Date: July 2026
Guest Editor: Dr. Rani Ann Balaram, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Topics may include:

  • Human–machine communication
  • Language processing and translation
  • Cultural representation and identity
  • Ethics and bias in AI
  • AI in media and discourse
  • Educational and pedagogical applications

JCLC is indexed in Scopus and other major databases.

 

2. Greetings from MMU Press!

2024-04-16

We are pleased to announce that due to high demand, the deadline for the 2nd International Article Writing Competition 2024 has been extended to May 6, 2024. Best of luck to all participants!

3, Greetings from MMU Press!

2024-04-16

We are pleased to announce that due to high demand, the deadline for the 2nd International Article Writing Competition 2024 has been extended to May 6, 2024. Best of luck to all participants!

 

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5. "Unleash Your Voice: Join the 2023 Article Writing Competition for the Journal of Communication, Language, and Culture"

2023-06-03

"Embracing Innovation, Sustainability, and Wellbeing in the Digital Era"

MMU Press is proud to announce the 2023 Articles Writing Competition. Our goal is to provide an enriching platform for scholars from various disciplines to connect, communicate, and share their valuable work with the world. This competition is a golden opportunity to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and showcase the significance of your research in the ever-evolving digital era.

Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard on a global stage. We look forward to your contributions!

For more information on the competition, guidelines, and submission, please visit here .