12:30-12:35 (JST) Opening Remarks
   Tsubasa Saeki (Shinshu University)
   Chair, IEEE Shin-etsu Section Student Branch

12:35-13:25 Special Lecture
   "IEEE ProComm: Why Engineers Need Communication Skills for
    Global Success"
   Aravindhan Anbazhagan, IEEE Professional Communication
    Society, Member-At-Large, Board of Directors

   Abstract - In an increasingly interconnected world, engineers are
   no longer just problem-solvers—they are innovators, leaders, and
   global collaborators. However, even the most brilliant technical
   ideas can fail if they are not communicated effectively. Whether
   presenting research, writing reports, or working with international
   teams, strong communication skills are essential for career growth
   and impactful contributions to society.

   This talk explores why professional communication is a critical skill
   for engineers, addressing common challenges such as conveying
   complex technical ideas clearly, collaborating across cultures, and
   persuading stakeholders. Through real-world examples and
   practical insights, attendees will learn how mastering
   communication can open doors to leadership roles, global career
   opportunities, and successful project execution.

   The session will also introduce the IEEE Professional
   Communication Society (ProComm) and the valuable resources it
   offers to help engineers enhance their writing, speaking, and
   interpersonal communication. Whether you are a student,
   researcher, or working professional, this talk will equip you with
   essential strategies to communicate with confidence, influence
   decisions, and thrive in the global engineering landscape.

13:25-13:30 (JST) Closing Remarks
   Kayoko H. Murakami
   Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society
   Japan Chapter

19:00 Opening Remarks
   Pauline N. Kawamoto (Shinshu University)
   Treasurer, IEEE Professional Communication Society Japan Chapter

19:05 Keynote Talk
   "International Recognition and Collaboration on
     Micro-credentials"
   Masahiro Inoue, PhD, PEJp, PMP (Keio University,
     Specially Appointed Professor, Founder
     JV-Campus/JMOOC Micro-credential WG, Japan)

   Abstract - To develop human resources who can respond to
   rapid changes in industrial structures and promote digital
   transformation (DX) and green transformation (GX), learning
   must continue beyond the knowledge acquired in the
   university. There is a need for reskilling to acquire knowledge
   and skills in different fields and upskilling to enhance
   competence in one’s area of expertise. Micro-credentials have
   attracted attention in many countries as complementary
   education to master’s and bachelor’s degree programs, in
   which students acquire skills in a specific study area in a
   relatively short period with certified results. Flexible teaching
   methods, such as online or blended teaching, are employed.
   Micro-credentials comprise an educational system, which
   assures the quality of education, and information technology,
   which allows learners to securely store and share their learning
   history. To design Micro-credentials, share them locally and
   internationally, and implement their operation with digital data,
   the roles of educational systems and information technology,
   as well as their interdependencies, must be well defined.
   International recognition and collaboration on Micro-credentials
   are important to promote the use of human resources in the
   Asia-Pacific region.

19:55-20:55 Technical presentations (parallel sessions) Program PDF

20:55-21:00 Closing Remarks
   Kayoko H. Murakami
   Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society
   Japan Chapter

* After the workshop, we will hold 2024 2nd ProComm-J
   Technical Meeting. Non-members will be welcome.

18:00-18:05 (JST) Opening Remarks
   Kayoko H. Murakami (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
   Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society Japan Chapter

18:05-18:30 Talk No. 1
   山崎敦子（デジタルハリウッド大学大学院），小平彩芽，
   福寿拓哉（トキタ種苗），福田裕子（リッカ・コンサルティング&
   トキタ種苗）
   Atsuko K. Yamazaki (Digital Hollywood University, Graduate
   School), Ayame Kodaira, Takuya Fukuju (Tokita Seed Co.,
   Ltd.), Yuko Fukuda (Rikka Consulting&Tokita Seed Co., Ltd.)

   『種苗メーカーによる能登半島地震被災農業者支援とICT
   コミュニケーション』
   [Support for farmers affected by the Noto Peninsula
   Earthquake by seed manufacturers and ICT communication]

   【概要】能登半島地震で大きな被害を受けた石川県珠洲市の
   農業法人に対し，さいたま市の種苗メーカーがケール苗３万株を
   無償提供し、現地での苗植えと収穫後の販売にも無償支援を行った．
   その支援と種苗メーカーで導入されている農家支援ICTシステムに
   ついて報告する．
   Abstract: A seed manufacturer in Saitama City provided
   30,000 kale seedlings free of charge to an agricultural
   corporation in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was
   severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and
   also provided free support for local planting and sales
   after harvest there. This presentation reports on the
   support and the farmer support ICT system introduced
   by the seed manufacturer.

18:30-18:55 Talk No. 2
   後藤繁生（カネヘイ後藤製茶工場 カネヘイファーム），橋本昌嗣
   （デジタルハリウッド大学大学院）
   Shigeo Goto (Kanehei Farm), Masatsugu Hashimoto (Digital
   Hollywood University, Graduate School)

   『茶とブドウ栽培における営農型太陽光とスマート農業の
   取り組みについて』
   [Agrivoltaics and Smart Farming Initiatives in Tea and
   Muscat Cultivation]

   【概要】農業経営を安定化させる実証として営農型太陽光発電と
   スマート農業を実践した。発電設備が施設栽培にも有効に活用
   できる点、スマート農業との相性が良い点、農産物の生産性が
   大きく向上する点等について報告する。
   Abstract: Agrivoltaics and smart farming were implemented
   as a demonstration to stabilize agricultural management.
   This presentation report on how the power generation
   equipment can be effectively used for facility cultivation,
   how it is compatible with smart agriculture, and how it
   greatly improves the productivity of agricultural products.

18:55-19:20 Talk No. 3
   安食美由紀，二口聡（金沢星稜大学），南保英孝（金沢大学），
   大薮多可志（日本海国際交流センター）
   Miyuki Ajiki, Satoshi Futakuchi (Kanazawa Seiryo
   University), Hidetaka Nambo (Kanazawa University),
   Takashi Oyabu ( Nihonkai International Exchange Center)

   『南砺市における関係人口に着目した地域活性化策の提案』
   [Proposal of regional revitalization measures using
   connected person in Nanto City]

   【概要】少子高齢化が進む日本では，若者が仕事のために
   都市部へ移住し農村地域はその維持に苦労している．人口戦略
   会議は消滅の危機にある744の市町村を特定したが，その中には
   北陸地方，特に県庁所在地から遠い市町村も含まれている．
   これ以上の衰退を防ぐため，本報告書では消滅の危機にある自治体、
   富山県南砺市を調査対象に選び，これらの地域に滞在する人の数を
   増やし，活性化を図る「関連人口」の増加を提案している．
   Abstract: As Japan's population ages and birthrate declines,
   young people are migrating to urban areas for work, leaving
   rural communities struggling to sustain themselves. The
   Population Strategy Council identified 744 municipalities
   at risk of disappearing, including several in the Hokuriku
   area, especially those far from prefectural capitals. To
   prevent further decline, this report proposes increasing
   the "connected person" to boost the number of people staying
   in these areas and to revitalize them. Nanto City in Toyama
   Prefecture, a municipality at risk of disappearing, was
   selected for research in this report.

19:20-19:55 Panel Discussion

19:55-20:00 Closing Remarks
   Atsuko K. Yamazaki
   Vice Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society
   Japan Chapter

* After the seminar, we will hold 2024 1st ProComm-J
   Technical Meeting. Non-members will be welcome.
   20:00-20:30 ProComm-J Technical Meeting

19:00-19:05 (JST) Opening Remarks
   Kayoko H. Murakami (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
   Vice Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society Japan Chapter

19:05-19:45: Keynote Talk
   Akiko Ryu (Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.)
   Creating an Environment Fostering Global Communication Capabilities in Asian Countries

19:55-21:00: Presentations (4 Parallel Sessions: Breakout rooms A, B, C, & D)

SESSION A: Communication Enhancement & Social Issues

1. Digital Communication in a Multicultural Workplace: Examine the Challenges and Opportunities of Digital Communication Tools in the Context of Cultural Diversity
   Mohamad Sabri bin Sinal @ Zainal, *Nur Natasha Aqilah Binti Mohd Syazwan (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
2. Navigating the Sea of Information: Strategies for Personal Communication in the Age of Information Overload
   Mohamad Sabri bin Sinal @ Zainal, *Lee Qi Zun (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
3. Neuroimaging Evaluation of VR tourism Content and Its Implication for Communication Enhancement
   *Zhenyu Wang, Kayoko H. Murakami (Shibaura Institute of Technology), Atsuko K. Yamazaki (Digital Hollywood University Graduate School), Muhammad N. A. M. Anuardi (Hiroshima University)
4. Communication, Employability, and Skill-based Bootcamp Design for Inclusive Learning
   Phunyanuch Pattanotai (Generation Thailand)

SESSION B: Application & Technology for Communication Enhancement

1. Sūfēi App: Making Learning Mandarin Easier!
   *Wan Noorashikin Wan Shamsuddin, Muhammad Fayyadh Mohd Azmi (MARA Professional College Indera Mahkota)
2. GǎnShuō: AI Conversation Guiding System
   *Muhammad Fayyadh Mohd Azmi, Wan Noorashikin Wan Shamsuddin (MARA Professional College Indera Mahkota)
3. AWEspiring Educators: Navigating the Future of Grammar Instruction with AWE
   *Norhazwanie Jatin (International Islamic University Malaysia), Hafizoah Kassim, Nor Yazi Khamis (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah)
4. Augmented Reality-mediated Learning of English Literacy: From a Social Semiotic Perspective
   *Tingjia WANG (Hiroshima University), Lynde Tan (Western Sydney University)

SESSION C: Reading & Writing Communication Enhancement

1. Effects of using guided writing approach to enhance learners’ writing performance
   *Mohd Hasharudin Che Shamsudin, Hafizoah Kassim, Abdullah Adnan Mohamed (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah)
2. Exploring Hybrid Problem-Based Learning as an Approach to Enhance Reading Comprehension in Primary School Students
   *Mohamad Subaidi bin Abdul Samat, Hafizoah Kassim, Azwin Arif Bin Abdul Rahim (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah)
3. Enhancing Writing Performance and Promoting Creativity through Innovative Features of E-Book Reader Apps
   *Brennen Joseph Sta Maria, Hafizoah Kassim, Ruhil Amal Binti Azmuddin (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah)
4. Exploring the Integration and Impact of Human-AI Writing Evaluation in ESL Contexts
   *Nur Izzati binti Khairuddin, Rachel Sing-Ee Tan, Ng Miew Luan (INTI International University, Nurfadhlina Binti Mohd Sharef (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Umi Kalsom Binti Masrom (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah), Ruth Toumu’a (University of Otago, New Zealand).

SESSION D: Emotions & Creativity in Communication

1. A Preliminary Study on Interview Anxiety at a Technical University in Malaysia
   *Wan Noor Farah Wan Shamsuddin, Nik Aloesnita Nik Mohd Alwi, Umi Kalsom Masrom Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
2. Determinants of Student Satisfaction and Perceived Learning in Virtual Learning Setting
   *Umi Kalsom Masrom (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah)
3. Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition, Speaking Skills, and Creativity in English Language Learning
   *Hazwani Hassim, Hafizoah Kassim, Asiah Kassim (Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah)

* After the workshop, we will hold 2023 2nd PCSJ Technical Meeting. Non-members will be welcome.

18:35-19:20: Talk No. 1
藤田 玲子 (成蹊大学経営学部)
Reiko Fujita (Seikei University, Faculty of Business Administration)
「ホスピタリティ・コミュニケーションの構成要素とは」
What are the components of hospitality communication?
【概要】ホスピタリティを提供する観光現場のスタッフのコミュニケーション力が顧客満 足に果たす役割は大きいが、本発表では、具体的にどのような知識やスキルが必要である かをインタビューによって抽出した結果を紹介する。
Abstract: The communication skills of staff at tourist sites that provide hospitality play a significant role in customer satisfaction. In this presentation, the speaker will present the results of interviews conducted to identify the specific knowledge and skills required.

19:20-20:05: Talk No. 2
西村美緒　(鎌ヶ谷バースクリニック)
Mio Nishimura (Kamagaya Birth Clinic)
「痛みをビジュアル化することで生まれた新しいコミュニケーション：ペインカードが つなぐ心とからだの理解」
New communication produced by visualizing pains: Pain Cards connect understanding between the mind and body
【概要】自身の抱える「痛み」が理解されない場合、その痛みは一層深刻化する。身体と 心は密接な関係にあるからだ。全身が痛くなる線維筋痛症を患う麻酔科医YouTuberが、オ ノマトペとグラフィックで痛みの解像度をあげることができる「ペインカード」を開発し 、コミュニケーションの向上に成功した事例を紹介する。
Abstract: When one's "pain" is not understood, the pain becomes more severe. This is because the body and mind are inextricably linked. The speaker will present the examples of successful communication improvements with "pain cards", which increase the resolution of pain through onomatopoeia and graphics, will be presented. The pain cards were developed by an anesthesiologist YouTuber, who suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition that causes pain throughout the body.

20:05-20:25: Panel Discussion

20:25-20:30: Closing

* セミナー後にProComm-J の2023 1st Technical Meeting を行います。
After the seminar, we will hold 2023 1st Technical Meeting.
会員以外の方もご参加可能です。
Non-members will be welcome.

ProComm-J Technical Meeting
20:30-21:00

18:05-18:45: Keynote Talk
Jusuke Ikegami (Waseda University)
How Japanese Corporate Executive Development is Changing:
Interviews with 40 Leading Japanese Companies' Executive Development Managers

18:45-19:55: Presentations
(Parallel Sessions: breakout rooms A & B)

Session A: Communication Issues from Industrial & University Perspectives
Session Chair: Pauline N. Kawamoto (Shinshu University)
1. Techniques to Create Effective Communication with Entrepreneurs to Excel in Business
Atchara Sankom, Pornnipa Toomhome
(Knowledge Exchange, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi)
2. Cross-culture of International Business and Technology Planner Sunsanee Pinmangkorn, Pawara Boonjai
(Knowledge Exchange, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi)
3. A Framework for Understanding Public Speaking Anxiety in Language Classrooms
Wan Noor Farah Wan Shamsuddin, Nik Aloesnita Nik Alwi, Umi Kalsom Masrom, Nor Saradatul Akmar Zulkifli, Danakorn Nincarean S/O Eh Phon (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)

Session B: Technology and Communication
Session Chair: Tsukasa Yamanaka (Ritsumeikan University)
1. Moving Forward with Technology: Discord Application for Efficient Virtual ESL Classroom during Pandemic
Aisyah Khaleeda Rosli (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)
2. A Proposal for Barrier-free Tourism Using VR Technology for the Elderly to Activate Their Communication
Wang Zhenyu, Kayoko H. Murakami (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
Atsuko K. Yamazaki (Digital Hollywood University)
Muhammad N. A. M. Anuardi（Hiroshima University）
3. Development of a Brain Activation 3D-game for the Elderly to Improve Their Communication
Liu Wei, Kayoko H. Murakami (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
Atsuko K. Yamazaki (Digital Hollywood University)
Muhammad N. A. M. Anuardi（Hiroshima University）

19:55-20:00: Closing
Kayoko H. Murakami (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
Vice Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society Japan Chapter

* After the workshop, we will hold 2022 2nd PCSJ Technical Meeting. Non-members will be welcome.

20:00-20:30: 2022 2nd PCSJ Technical Meeting

Presentations:

メタバース・アバターを活用したオンライン授業の実践報告
茂出木 謙太郎　(株式会社 キッズプレート)
Report of On-line Teaching by Taking Advantage of Metaverse Avatars
Kentaro Motegi (Kid's Plates Inc.)

論理的文章を書くためのメソッド」をもとに、学生へのコミュニケーション指導・文章指導を考える
中見桂也　(公益財団法人 日本漢字能力検定協会)
Reconsidering Communication and Writing Instructions for Students - Based on 'Methods for Logical Writing'
Keiya Nakami (PIIF Japan Kanji Japan Aptitude Testing Foundation)

誰もが快適なプラザ（広場）を ― グローバルマインドセット教育の重要性
田島　百合　(京王プラザホテル)
Comfortable Plaza (common space) for Everyone - Importance of Global Mindset Education
Yuri Tajima (Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd.)

20:35 - Panel Discussion

20:55 - Closing

セミナー後に ProComm-J の 2022 1st technical meeting を行います。ProComm Japan Chapter 2022 1st technical meeting will be held following the presentations.
会員以外の方もご参加可能です。Non-members are also welcome.