Contact Info
Dr. Kinshuk Pathak
Email
kinshukpathak@cup.edu.in
0164-2864-418
90977-23353
Central University of Punjab Bathinda
Dr. Kinshuk Pathak
Qualification
- Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication, Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal.
- MJMC, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi (UP)
- UGC-NET-2006
Experience
Teaching Experience
- Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 2024–Present
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication and Media, Central University of South Bihar (Gaya), Bihar, 12+ years
Research Highlights
- Research in Editing and Reporting.
- Research on the Growth and Development of Indian Journalism, with special reference to Hindi Journalism.
- Study of the contribution of eminent editors to the development of Indian Journalism.
Administrative Experience
- Member, Board of Studies (BoS), Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.
- Head (In-charge), Department of Mass Communication and Media, Central University of South Bihar.
- Warden, Boys' Hostel, Central University of South Bihar.
- Member, Rajbhasha Committee, Central University of South Bihar.
- Member, Editorial Committee, CUB Times.
- Member, Sports Committee, Central University of South Bihar.
- Coordinator, Course Advisory Committee (CAC), Department of Mass Communication and Media, Central University of South Bihar.
Research Area
Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships
- Received "SEVA SAMMAN", conferred by His Excellency, the Hon'ble Governor of Assam, at the BHARAT: National Literature & Media Festival, Kolkata.
- Received "SAHITYA SETU SAMMAN", conferred by His Excellency, the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, at the BHARAT: Literature & Media Festival, Chennai.
- Winner of the 'SPAN' Quiz, organised by the U.S. Embassy in India under the U.S. Public Affairs Section publication programme.
Publications
Research Papers
- Pathak, K. (2025). Current status and future agenda of citizen journalism research: A computational analysis. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-06-2024-0343
- Pathak, K. (2026). Global trends and status of drone journalism: A systematic analysis of research constituents and key themes. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, 75(5–6), 1945–1964. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-09-2023-0323
- Pathak, K. (2020a). Impact of media on tribal (Adivasis) of Balaghat, M.P.: A case study. Sodh Sanchar Bulletin, 10, 152–157.
- Pathak, K. (2020b). Spiritual communication and Buddha. NAMAN, 14, 23–24.
- Pathak, K. (2021). Content analysis of newspaper coverage on the impact of novel COVID-19 on Bihar tourism. Sodh Sanchar Bulletin, 11, 193–197.
Articles
Books
Book Chapters
- Pathak, K. (2011). Doorvarti Shiksha Samajik Sarokar aur Media. In National Research Seminar on Doorastha Shiksha. UPRTOU.
- Pathak, K. (2018). An Evaluative Study of Influence of Social Media on Journalism: Interference or Professional Advancement. In Social Media and Journalism – Trends, Connections, Implications. InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.78979
- Pathak, K. (2021). COVID-19 Infodemic and Indian Media: An Evaluative Study. In Fake News Is Bad News – Hoaxes, Half-truths and the Nature of Today’s Journalism. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.94230
- Pathak, K. (2012). Kashi (Varanasi) ki Hindi Patrakarita. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Patrakarita ke Kshtiz (pp. 15–30). Takshila Publication. 7 Chapter in Edited Book
- Pathak, K. (2012). Chayavadyugin Patrakarita. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Chayavad Ek Punarvichar (pp. 15–30). Sasta Sahitya Mandal Prakashan.
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Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended
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Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised
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