Virtual University International Conference ICSSH 2017

Virtual University International Conference ICSSH 2017

VU International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities.Social Sciences and Humanities in the New Millennium: Challenges and Prospects.14-16 Dec. 2017 Lahore, Pakistan. Previously we shared Merit List for PhD and MS/MPhil Students PM National Laptop Scheme Phase-III.

VU International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities.

Virtual University of Pakistan has taken a step forward and is pleased to announce the 1st International conference on “Social Sciences and Humanities in the New Millennium: Challenges and Prospects” in collaboration with Lahore College for Women University, Lahore to be held from 14-16 December, 2017.

Important Dates
Abstract submission		31st July, 2017
Abstract acceptance notification		31st August, 2017
Extended abstract submission		30th September, 2017
Early date for registration		1st September, 2017
Last date for registration		15th October, 2017
Conference Dates		14-16 December, 2017

Conference Registration

Please check the relevant information. The registration fee covers meals during conference, abstract booklet and stationary.

Registration fee (foreigners)

USD 200 (For All)

Registration fee (local)
Professional	Students
Rs. 2000/-	Rs. 1500/-

Conference Venue

Venue will be announced soon.

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The conference will provide a platform for deliberations and discussions with a focus on to ponder upon policy level possible changes to be implemented in the academia in particular and the society in general. The purpose of this conference is to explore new horizons for Social Sciences and Humanities understanding their unique perspectives and draw attention to the possible challenges of the new millennium for Pakistan. It will also furnish a foundation of a useful forum for the participants to share their experiences and get hold of opportunities leading to extended collaboration in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities among individuals and institutions.

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Conference objectives

• Conference Objective is to provide a thoughtful platform for inquiring into complex human behavior patterns in contemporary Pakistani society.
• To understand the effect of globalization on political, economic and social fronts in Pakistani society.
• To suggest policy level changes for improving living conditions of Pakistani people.
• To discuss future directions and trends in order to clarify and confront the possible upcoming challenges.

Call for Papers

Main Theme

Social Sciences and Humanities in the New Millennium: Challenges and Prospects

Proposed Themes

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in the Contemporary World
• Ethical Issues in Humanities and Social Sciences- Theories and Practices
• Social Transformation and Quest for Identity
• Social Media, Identity Crisis and Interpersonal Relationships
• Media, Globalization and Popular Culture
• Cyberspace and Media: Alternative Channels of Communication
• Gender, Education and Socio-economic Development
• Role of Civil Society in Social Welfare and Community Development
• Socio-cultural Aspects of Bullying and Victimization
• Emerging Issues in Adolescence and Personality Development
• Peace, Conflict and Violence
• Emerging Trends in Language, Communication and Mass Media
• Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in the Growing World
• World Literature and Translation Studies: Challenges and Prospects
• Religion and the Challenges of New Millennium
• Challenges of National Security and Integration in Pakistan
• CPEC as a Game Changer
• Any other research study from the disciplines of Language and Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Mass Communication, History, Pakistan Studies, Arts and Culture

Review Criteria

• Relevance with the proposed themes
• Conceptual clarity
• Methodological soundness

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Guidelines for Abstract Submission (Individual Presentations, Poster Presentations & Workshops)

An abstract should be of 200 to 250 words with 4-5 keywords (Title of Paper: Font size =14, Capital & Bold, Times New Roman; Text = 12, Times New Roman; Margins: Top, bottom, left & right = 1 inch each). The details of the author or the presenter should also be provided in the form of a cover letter containing the following information:

• Presenter’s/ Author’s name
• Institution’s name
• Email ID
• Preferred presentation format
• Presentation title
• Departmental affiliation

Please Note: Please email your abstracts at: icssh@vu.edu.pk

Guidelines for Submission of Power Point Presentation (Oral)

• Clear and concise Language.
• Light background and design of PPTs to clearly highlight the content.
• Times New Roman/Arial Font.
• PPTs to include Rationale, Objectives, Hypotheses, Method(s) and Results of the Study.

Please Note: 8-10 minutes will be provided for each presentation followed by a short question & answer session.

The details of the author or the presenter should also be provided in the form of a cover letter containing the following information:

• Presenter’s/ Author’s name
• Institution’s name
• Email ID
• Preferred presentation format
• Presentation title
• Departmental affiliation

Guidelines for Poster Presentations

• Label indicating (a) title of paper and (b) the author(s)’ name(s) at the top of the poster.
• A copy of abstract (250 words), in large typescript, to be pasted in the upper left-hand corner of the poster board along with the names of the author(s) and institutional affiliation.
• Poster clearly indicating the sections: Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Tables & Figures and Conclusions.
• Poster dimensions: Height: 200 cm, Width: 90 cm.
• Draft posters to be submitted at least 7 days before the conference to the Poster Organizing Team to avoid any inconvenience.

Please Note: Please email at: icssh@vu.edu.pk

Presenters have to be present with their posters at the designated time. Poster will be displayed at the conference venue.

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Pre-Conference Workshops

A workshop provides an opportunity to disseminate training on a particular topic and skill based e.g. workshop on AMOS, CBT, EMDR, Qualitative research and SPSS etc. The resource person of a given workshop is required to submit proposal of a workshop clearly stating its title; level, duration of the workshop; number of participants and logistic support required for conducting the workshop. The workshops should be interactive and provide hand on experience to the participants.
Workshop proposals should be submitted in plain text or PDF, by email and must include the following elements:

• Title and acronym of the workshop
• Duration (full-day or half-day)
• Description of the workshop topic, and a draft version (not exceeding 500 words)
• Short bio-note of the resource person/s
• Tentative program
• Contact information of the resource person/s (including name, affiliation, mailing address, and e-mail address)
• Number of participants

Workshop fee in PK Rupees
Professional	Students
Rs. 5000/-	Rs. 2500/-

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr. Chok Hiew
Professor of Health Psychology
University of New Brunswick, Canada

Prof. Dr. Irene Frieze (Virtual Speaker)
Professor of Psychology, Business Administration, and Women’s Studies
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
United States of America

Professor Jörg Huber
Professor of Health Psychology
Center for Health Research
Deputy Director and academic site lead
Research design service south east
Brighton University- UK

Prof. Dr. Judith Sixsmith School of Public Policy,
Northampton University, USA

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin 

Chairperson - Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC)
Ph.D - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azam Tahir
PhD. Forensic psychology
Department of Psychology,
University of Baluchistan, Quetta Pakistan

Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed
Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Ph.D - University of California

Dr. Rasool Bakush Raees
Professor of Political Science
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, LUMS

Prof. Dr. Sarah Safdar
Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities,
University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Dr. Shahista Khilji
Professor Human & Organizational Learning
George Washington University, USA

Prof. Dr. Sherri McCarthy
Ph.D. Educational Psychology
Northern Arizona University,
Arizona, USA

Contact Details

Head Office	Virtual University of Pakistan M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defense Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
Conference Secretariat	Ms. Ayesha Perveen (VU) ayesha@vu.edu.pk Dr Amina Muazzam (LCWU) amina_muazzam@hotmail.com
Fax	+92 42 99200604 +92 42 99202174
Email	icssh@vu.edu.pk

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