NSTRU-PSU-USM-MU International Conference on Arts and Sciences “ENLIGHTENING THE LOCALS, PROSPERING THE NATION”
14 - 15 December, 2015 @ Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajbhat University
NSTRU-PSU-USM-MU National & International Conference on Arts and Sciences
“ENLIGHTENING THE LOCALS, PROSPERING THE NATION”
1. Host : The Graduate School, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University
2. Co – Hosts
1. Curriculum and Faculty Development Office, Educational Services Division,
Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus
2. Centre for Research Initiative (CRI): Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,
Division of Research & Innovation, Universiti Sains Malaysia
3. Institute of Education, Massey University, New Zealand.
3. Rationale
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University recognizes the importance of its mission to support research grants and activities and deems its responsibility to promote research results undertaken by its staff members, academics, researchers and graduate students. In order to extend its research network for the benefits of academic circles, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University has sought cooperation from Prince of Songkla University, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Massey University, New Zealand in organizing the 2015 academic conference. The research theme covers the areas of multi-culturalism, gender and identity, tourisms, economics, education and innovation, natural science and technology, and health science. Participants include keynote speakers, researchers, academics, graduate students and interested public.
4. Objectives
1. To promote research activities of NSTRU, PSU, USM and MU researchers
2. To provide a forum where the latest research findings in the above areas can be presented and discussed
3. To work towards a common research network among researchers, academics, graduate students of Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, Prince of Songkla University, University Sains Malaysia and Massey University, New Zealand and others
5. Title, Theme and Tracks
Title: NSTRU-PSU-USM-MU National & International Conference on Arts and Sciences
Theme: ENLIGHTENING THE LOCALS, PROSPERING THE NATION
Tracks:
1) Culture, Gender and Identity
- Peace Studies
- Conflict Management
- Multiculturalism
- Identity
- Migration and Displacement
- Media and Peace
- Human Security
- Gender and Power
- Leadership and Governance
- Language and Critical Discourse
- FineandApplied Arts
2) Tourism, Economy and Sustainability
- Poverty Issues
- Social Enterprise/ Entrepreneurship
- Regional Economic Cooperation of Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand (IMT)
- Islamic Economics and Finance
- Economic stability
- Community-based Economy
- Microcredit
- Good Management/Good Practices
- Alternative Tourism
- Community-based Tourism
- Social Impact of Tourism
- Cross Border Tourism
- Heritage, Culture and Ethnic Preservation Tourism
3) Education
- E-learning
- Higher Education
- Lifelong Learning
- Teaching and Learning
- Education Related Issues
- Innovation & Education
4) Natural Science and Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Geography
- Astronomy
- Ecosystem and Environment
- Impact of Science and Technology on Health, Environment, and Society
- Science and Technology for Social Development
- Social Impacts of Scientific Development
- Community Health, Technology and Wellness
- Food Security
5) Health Science
- Medicine
- Veterinary medicine
- Dentistry
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Physical Therapy
- Nursing Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Nutrition
- Medical Sciences and Technology
- Public Health
6. Date
December 14-15, 2015
7. Venue
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University,
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, THAILAND. 80280
8. Co-hosts Responsibility
PSU USM and MU are expected to:
1) Provide 30 reviewed articles
2) Review articles to be published in the conference proceeding
3) Provide at least one keynote speaker
4) Provide conference chairpersons and Academic Committees
5) Publicize the conference information
6) Other related activities agreed upon
9. Financial Responsibility
For any meeting
NSTRU / USM / PSU / MU1. Registration Fee waivers:
· Six USM / PSU /
MU delegates / 1. Conference
publicity (if any) / 1. Conference
publicity
(if any) / 1. Conference
publicity
(if any)
2. Accommodations:
· Three rooms for one night for six USM /
PSU / MU delegates / 2. Expenses for a
USM keynote
speaker / 2. Expenses for a
PSU keynote
speaker / 2. Expenses for a
MU keynote
speaker
3. Meals:
· A welcome dinner
for six USM / PSU /
MU delegates / 3. Transportation
from and to
Penang -
Nakhon
Si Thammarat / 3. Transportation
from and to
Pattani –
Nakhon
Si Thammarat / 3. Transportation
from and to
New Zealand –
Nakhon
Si Thammarat
4. Venue
10. Attendees
The conference is expected to attract around 200 attendees: researchers, academics, graduate students and interested public
11. Language
The international research presented will be solely conducted in English with no translation facilities provided. The national research presented will be available conducted in Thai.
12. The Conference Format
1) Three keynote speeches
2) Oral presentations
3) Poster presentations
4) A CD-ROM Proceeding and an abstract book for all attendees
5) Presentation sessions with NSTRU / USM / PSU or MU chairpersons
6) Only selected reviewed articles will be published in Scopus Journal.
13. Registration and Fees
All participants are requested to register online through website (http://graduate.nstru.ac.th/nakhonsiconference).
After submitting an on-line registration, the registration fee must be paid immediately.
Payment will be made through bank transfer. The bank account details are listed below:
Registration fee:
Type / Early Registration(by July 31, 2015) / Regular Registration
(after July 31, 2015)
US / RM / Baht / US / RM / Baht
International Presenters/
Participants / 235 / 700 / 7,000 / 250 / 750 / 7,500
National Presenters/
Participants / 170 / 500 / 5,000 / 200 / 600 / 6,000
Students / 100 / 300 / 4,000 / 130 / 400 / 5,000
Note :
1) The international presenters / participants and students will receive “The International Conference Certificate”, while national presenters / participants will receive “The National Conference Certificate”.
2) All presenters (both students and non-students) mustpay for registration in advance by July 31, 2015.
3) The net amount of the above registration fees must be paid at once(no installments)
4) No refunds in any cases of cancellation
5) Accepted papers with unpaid condition will not be published in the proceedings.
6) Payment must be paid through money transfer. Details are as follows:
For Participants in Thailand
Account Name : GRADUATE School NSTRU International Conf
Account Number : 520-2-10791-7
Bank Name : TMB Bank Public Company Limited (TMB)
Account Type : Saving Account
Bank Branch : Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University
For International Participants (Western Union Money Transfer)
Receiver First Name : Mr.Arun
Receiver Last Name : Jutiphon
Address : Krungsri Bank (Host of Western Union Bank)
Account Number : 141-1-51563-9
** Kindly remember to provide the following items to NSTRU secretariate:
1. The sender's full name
2. The country of the sender
3. The total amount sent
4. The Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
7) Please send an evidence of your payment to Graduate School NSTRU at Email:
14. Article Review Procedures
1) Academic Committees
- NSTRU, PSU, USM and MU will each nominate appropriate academics to be on the Academic Committee. PSU, USM and MU will provide NSTRU coordinators with their Academic Committee members’ names.
- NSTRU announces the Academics Committees
- The Academic Committee members are primarily responsible for reviewing the articles.
2) Presenters from PSU, USM and MU should register, pay fee and submit their articles
electronically at http://graduate.nstru.ac.th/nakhonsiconference
15. Conference Schedule
Date / Details /January 25, 2015 / 1st NSTRU-PSU-USM-MU Meeting at Haad Yai, Songkhla Province /
February 16, 2015 / 1. Nominating an academic committee
2. Providing an international conference information and a website http://graduate.nstru.ac.th/nakhonsiconference /
February 27, 2015 / 1st Call for Paper
May 31, 2015 / 2nd Call for Paper
July 15, 2015 / Deadline for abstract submission
August 3, 2015 / 2nd NSTRU-PSU-USM-MU Meeting at Haad Yai, Songkhla Province
August 17, 2015 / Notification of acceptance
September 25, 2015 / Deadline for full paper submission
November 15, 2015 / CD Proceeding/Abstract books available
December 1, 2015 / Deadline for regular registration and payment
December 12, 2018 / Final NSTRU-PSU-USM-MU Meeting at Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
December 14-15, 2015 / Conference dates
16. Secretariate of NSTRU, PSU, USM and MU
The NSTRU Secretariate:
1. Arun Jutiphon, Ph.D. Graduate School.
Telephone: +66 (0) 7537 7438
Email:
2. Ms. Wirongrong Kertsommad International Relations Office.
Telephone: 089-7867217
E-mail.:
3. Ms. Suthawan Chaisaeng International Relations Office.
Telephone: 089-0139852
E-mail.:
The PSU Secretariate:
1. Ms. Narissa Sares Research Unit,
Curriculum and Faculty Development Office, Educational Services Division,
Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus
Email:
Telephone: +66 (0) 7331 3187
The USM Secretariate:
1. Mr. Muhammad Nasrul Abu Bakar Centre for Research Initiative (CRI):
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,
Division of Research & Innovation
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Email:
Telephone: 604-6533093/5468
The MU Secretariate: TBA.
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