Conference Description:
1st International Congress on Social and Cultural Studies (ICSCS2012)
Port Harcourt-Nigeria 25-28 June, 2012
Announcement
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Programme Committee we are pleased to invite you to take part in the 2012 International Congress on Social and Cultural Studies that will be held in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) on the 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th of June, 2012. The event is organized by African Association for Scientific Research (AASR) in cooperation with other institutions
ICSCS2012 will be an International Forum for those who wish to present their works, having also the opportunity to discuss the main aspects and the latest results in the fields of social, political and cultural studies. Our aim is to inspire and provoke crucial discussions and debates. The event will boast critical thinking and reconsider policies and practices.
The event seeks a diverse and comprehensive program covering all areas of teaching, learning and development in the areas of thematic focus. The program includes a wide range of activities designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise, experience, and resources with your colleagues. These include keynote sessions, technical sessions, panels, round table discussion and exhibitions.
The historical town of Port Harcourt located in the South-South part of Nigeria will be hosting the event. It will bring together professors, administrators, social scientists, policy makers and graduate students from across the globe to promote exchange and discussion of issues relating to the theme and sub-themes. The attendance of more than 1000 delegates from different countries is expected.
We would like to invite you to participate in the meeting. Attached (see Congress Poster) is the announcement and our formal invitation to the event. You will also find all the necessary information. Please note that the proposal deadline is May 31, 2011. It would be most highly appreciated if you can pass this information on to your colleagues who might be interested in our event.
We the Program Committee on behalf of AASR and cooperating partners feel honoured to be hosting the congress in Nigeria and look forward to seeing you in Port Harcourt.
With best regards.
Prof M.O.N. Obagah
Co-Chair, ICSCS2012 Programme Committee
Organization
The 1st international Congress on Social and Cultural Studies(ICSCS2012) is organized by African Society for the Scientific Research (ASSR) with the Support and Cooperation of:
International Association for the Scientific Knowledge, Portugal
Universidad Azteca, Mexico
Universidad Central de Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Asia Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Hong Kong
Afro-Euro Centre for Development Studies, Spain
Maxwell Scientific Organization, United Kingdom
International Digital Organization for Scientific Information, UAE
Development Africa Consortium
Beverly Resources
Science and Education Foundation, Bulgaria
Prague Development Centre, Czech Republic
Vocational Training Institute, Mauritius
KRE Publishers, India
Raphael Nosike Foundation
International Association for Teaching and Learning, Spain
Human Resource Management Research Society(HRMARS), Pakistan
Integrated Publishing Association, India
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
Rivers State University of Education, Nigeria
Theme:
Social Scientists and the Global Community
Sub-Themes
Philosophy
History
Economics
Politics
Religiσn
Law
Sociology
Geography
Anthropology
Psychology
Demography
Social Work
Education
Youth
Gender and Women
Environment
Rural Development
Music
Culture
Language
Literature
Globalization
Library Studies
Democracy
Armed Forces
Peace and Conflict
Human Rights
Management
Dramatic Arts
Special Education
ICT
Crime
Refugees
Sexuality
Globalization
Organization Development
Human Capital
NGO
Development Management
Migration
Population
Terrorism
Urbanization
Dispara Affairs
Colonialism
Post Colonialism
Knowledge management
Citizenship and Nationalism
Innovation and Change
Warfare
E-Society
Indegenous Knowlegde
Housing
Social Services
Regional Development
Civil Service
Policing and Security
Media/Communication
Public Policy
Public Administration
Public Relations
African Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
American Studies
Natural resources
Labour and employment
Sustainable Development
Middle East
Institutional Development
Racism and Ethinicism
Ageing and Death
Insurance
Pension and Social Security
International Relations
Hospitality management
Tourism
Recreation
Transportation
Peacekeeping
Creative Arts
Adult Education
Community Development
Advocacy and networking
Commerce and Trade
Management
Industrialization
Publishing
Distance Education
Hummanitarian Affairs
Budgeting and Finance
Power and Identity
Leadership
Information for Authors
1. The paper should be A4 format. Left, right, top and bottom margins should be 2.00 cm each. English is the official language of the conference.
2. Title should be 14-point, all in capital letters, bold and centered.
3. Font size throughout the paper should be 12-point in Garamond, in single space, and justified.
4. The whole text should be written with Garamond.
5. Do not give page numbers for the paper
6. A blank line should be left after the title. Names of authors, affiliations and e-mails should be provided after the title.
7. Following the authors information, a 200-word abstract should be provided with five keywords. The Abstract should be a summary of the paper.
8. Graphics and pictures should be prepared in black and white.
9. One blank line should be allowed between the components of the paper (i.e. introduction, methods and procedures, results, conclusion, references.). Main headings should be centered, bold and capitalized. The second level of headings should be title case and bold. The third level should be italicized and upper- and lower-case heading.
10. For titles of tables, graphics and pictures, sentence case should be used.
11. Texts used in Tables, graphics and pictures should be Garamond. The font size can be reduced to 10 pt.
12. References should be at the end of the paper and should be listed alphabetically. References and citations within the text should be prepared in the APA format.
13. Abbreviations should comply with the standard use. They should be given in full format at the first place they are used.
14. The paper should be maximum 10 pages
15. SI unit should be employed where applicable
16. Only proposals containing abstract and full texts are acceptable. We do not welcome only abstracts.
17. All submissions must be by email attachment preferably in MS words. We do not accept hard copies
18. All papers must adhere to this template in format. No paper can be processed if not formatted according to the stated rules and regulations.
19. Papers submitted after March 31, 2012 may be presented at the conference but they may not be published in the conference book
20. The first 50 registered participants will collect free copies of our previous publications.
21. All papers should be submitted to icscs2012@gmail.com
Who Should Attend
The Congress attracts a range of social scientists, researchers, cultural experts, teachers, students, activists, administrators, business professionals and others. Attendees join together to share ideas, experiences, views and their passions.
If you want to chair a session, organize a panel, evaluate papers to be published in the congress proceeding, books or journals, contribute to the editing or any other offer to assist, please send an email to icscs2012@gmail.com
Deadlines and Venue
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 31, 2012
* Early Registration: December 31, 2011
* Registration: April 30, 2012
Congress dates: 25 26 27 28, June 2012
Congress Venue
ICSCS2012 will take place at the Rivers State University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Congress Fees
Congress Registration: International Local Deadlines
Early Registration: US $150 N22500 December 31, 2011
Late Registration US $170 N25500 After December 31, 2011
AASR Members US $90 N14000 December 31, 2011
Student Registration US $30 N3800 May 31, 2011
Listeners only US $40 N5500 May 31, 2011
Corporate Participation US $200 N30000 May 31, 2011 Membership Registration US $40 N5500 ----
Annual Dues US $20 N3000 ----
NB: The bank transfer is the method of payment. Payment in local currency is only possible for delegates resident in Nigeria. Please contact the Organizers for bank accounts details. The registration will be confirmed upon receipt of the registration fee. In case of cancellation, there will be no refund of registration fees. Congress fee includes the cost of publishing the papers and admission to all sessions. In order to receive a free copy of the Congress Proceedings, Certificates and other materials. Authors are requested to personally attend the meeting and present the accepted paper(s).
Funding and Fellowship
Aiming at encouraging intended participants, the congress organizers have created a solidarity fund. A limited sponsorship is available for participants from the developing countries. Young scholars below the rank of Senior Lecturer or its equivalent and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Support may be in the form of full sponsorship including travel grants and boarding or partial sponsorship.
Programme Committee
Congress Chair
Professor Shobana Nelasco
Fatima College, Maryland-India
Congress Co-Chairs
Prof Hannah David
University of Tel Aviv, Isreal
Prof M.O.N Obagah
Rivers State University of Education, Nigeria
Dr Austin N. Nosike
The Granada Management Institute, Spain
Prof Raphael C. Njoku
University of Louisville, USA
Secretary-General
Dr Jacinta A. Opara
African Association for the Scientific Research
International Scientific Committee
Dr Muhammad Zeeshan
International Digital Organization for Scientific Information, UAE
Prof Yau Yuen Yeung
Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Prof A. R. Sayfoo
Vocational Training Institute, Mauritius
Dr Anthonia U. Ejifugha
Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Nigeria
Prof Mohammad Nisar
University of Malakand,Pakistan
Prof Timothy A. Falade
New York Institute of Technology, Jordan
Prof Pedro Cravo
International Association for the Scientific Knowledge, Portugal
Dr Tunji O. Adeyemi
University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Dr John A. Idumange
Niger Delta University, Nigeria
Dr Ivan Genov
Science and Education Foundation, Bulgaria
Prof Afshan Akbar
G.C. University, Pakistan
Prof Gerhard Berchtold
Universidad Azteca,Mexico
Prof Erdal Toprakci
Cumhuriyet University, Turkey
Prof Addison M. Wokocha
Teachers Registration Council, Nigeria
Prof Ali Simsek
Anadolu University, Turkey
Prof Leela Pradhan
Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Prof Peter Eastwell
The Science Education Review, Australia
Dr A.C. Nwokocha
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike-Nigeria
Prof S.S. Lloyd
West Coast University, Panama
Mr M. Ilyas Khan
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
Prof Peter U. Akanwa
Imo State University, Nigeria
Prof Hasan Basri Gunduz
Sakarya University, Turkey
Sir Bassey Ubong
Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku-Nigeria
Prof Aslam Adeeb
Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Prof Alice Kagoda
Makerere University, Uganda
Prof Fernando Alberto Ferreira
Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, Portugal
Prof Orifjan Namozov
Prague Development Centre(PRADEC), Czech Republic
Dr Emmanuella C. Onyenechere
Imo State University, Nigeria
Prof Eddie Blass
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Mrs Joy F. Eziefula
Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Nigeria
Prof Rajarshi Roy
National Institute of Technical Teachers΄ Training and Research, India
Prof Samir Mohamed Alredaisy
University of Khartoun, Sudan
Dr. Blessing Ahiauzu
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Dr Obasi Oko
Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Nigeria
Assoc Prof Luiela-Magdalena Csorba
¨Aurel Vlaicu¨ University of Arad, Romania
Mr Hassan Danial Aslam
Human Resource Management Research Society(HRMARS), Pakistan
Programme of Event
Monday 25th June
08:00 09:00 Registration
09:00 10:45 Welcome Ceremony
10:45 11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 14:30 Special Sessions
14:30 14:45 Lunch Break
14:45 16:45 Special Sessions
16:45 17:15 Coffee Break
17:15 18:45 Plenary Sessions
Tuesday 26th June
08:30 10:00 Special Sessions
10:00 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 13:30 Plenary Sessions
13:30 14:45 Lunch Break
14:45 16:45 Plenary Sessions
16:45 17:15 Coffee Break
17:15 18:45 Plenary Sessions
Wednesday 27th June
08:30 10:00 Special Sessions
10:00 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 13:30 Plenary Sessions
13:30 14:45 Lunch Break
14:45 16:45 Plenary Sessions
16:45 17:15 Coffee Break
17:15 18:45 Plenary Sessions
Thursday 28th June
08:30 10:00 Special Sessions
10:00 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 13:30 Plenary Sessions
13:30 14:45 Lunch Break
14:45 16:45 Plenary Sessions
16:45 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 19:00 Special Sessions/Communiquι
19:00 20:00 Closing Sessions/Cocktail
Sponsorship and Donations
The Congress organizers would remain indebted for sponsorships and donations to support their events. All donations shall be acknowledged. Donors and collaborators will have their names and/or logos placed on the Congress official website.
Adverting and Exhibitions
The AASR welcomes requests for placing adverts on their event website, Congress materials, etc. We also invite corporate agencies/individuals or Associations that wish to make exhibitions, trade fair during the events. Adverts and exhibitions may be charged. For more information, please contact the Congress secretariat.
Practical Information
Accommodation
Cheap hotels are available around the conference venue. If any participants need accommodation, the conference organizers can reserve rooms for them in Port Harcourt.Price of accommodation ranges from US$35 to US$250 per night.
Travel and Logistics
Aiming at assisting participants to quickly move from Port Harcourt or Owerri airports to the conference venue, the Welfare and Logistics sub-Committee will organize an Airport bus shuttle. The trip by road from Owerri or Port Harcourt airports to the conference venue takes less than two (2) hours and thirty(30) minutes respectively.
Visa
Delegates arriving from the West African sub-region may not need visa to enter Nigeria. Participants will be assisted to obtain a visa. Please contact the organizers for details.
Insurance and Inoculations
Visitors entering Nigeria require travel/health insurance and some medical inoculations according to immigrations laws. International participants should contact the nearest Nigerian Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates and the requirements for travel/health insurance and inoculations.
Start Date: 2012-06-25
Last Day: 2012-06-28
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 2012-05-31
Contact Person: Professor M.O.N. Obagah
Email: icscs2012@yahoo.com
Address:
Rivers State University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, 5047, Nigeria
Tel: +2348076397589
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