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Global Communication Association (GCA) is a unique, independent, and inclusive association which is open to all interested and qualified media professionals and academics, has no annual membership fees, and holds annual conferences in different parts of the world. The ultimate goals of GCA are to enhance global cooperation, collaboration, and communication among the institutions of higher education, media scholars, researchers, students, and professionals. Dr. Yahya Kamalipour (persian: یحیی کمالی پور , born 1947) is professor and head of the Department of Communication and Creative Arts (Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, USA) and GCA founder and chair.[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSJ_ErbqoYc&#38;fs=1&#38;hl=pt_BR]