New Media and E-Society
Exploring how digital media and communication technologies shape society, culture, governance, and public engagement in the digital age
Track Introduction
Track 1 explores how digital media and communication technologies shape society, culture, governance, and public engagement. It welcomes research on social media, digital activism, citizen journalism, e-journalism, open access, freedom of expression, internet security, and digital citizenship.
The track encourages original research that contributes new theories, innovative models, and empirical insights into emerging media trends, digital inclusion, and responsible online engagement. These contributions aim to address research gaps, inform policies, and promote a more inclusive digital society.
THE TOPICS INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
Digitization, Heterogeneity & Convergence
Interactivity & Virtuality
Citizenship, Regulation & Heterarchy
Innovation, Identity & Global Village Syndrome
Internet Cultures & New Interpretations of Space
Polity & the Digitally Suppressed
Social Polity & the Digitally Suppressed
E-Journalism
Open Access
Freedom of Expression
Service Broadcasting
Political Reporting
Internet Security
Digital Activism
Social Media
Citizen Journalism
Track Chair
Assoc. Prof. Jose Mari M. Lee
National University, Philippines
Dr. Jose Mari M. Lee is an educator, researcher, and licensed real estate broker with a decade of dedicated service in the academe. He previously served as the Compliance Officer for Privacy of National University – Mall of Asia, where he played a key role in strengthening institutional compliance, developing data protection policies, and advancing privacy awareness across the campus. He currently serves as a full-time faculty member at National University – Mall of Asia, where he contributes to academic research and institutional development.
He earned his Doctor of Philosophy major in Commerce from University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Arellano University School of Law in 2026, Master in Business Administration from Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Manila in 2014 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Management, from the Philippine Christian University in 2011.
As an active scholar, Dr. Lee consistently presents and publishes research in international conferences, contributing to the fields of business, management, marketing, consumer behavior, and related disciplines. In recognition of his academic expertise, he has been invited to serve as a session chair, invited speaker, and technical committee member in academic conferences. His scholarly engagements reflect his commitment to research excellence, knowledge advancement, and international academic collaboration.
Submit Your Paper to Track 1
The manuscript should be submitted via the Electronic Submission System or by email to eset.conference@outlook.com
no later than the submission deadline of
Nov. 5, 2026. When submitting, please select Track 1 as the designated track.