History - International Social Sciences Conference 2023

The Success Story of the 10th International Conference on Social Sciences 2023

The Success Story of the 10^th International Conference on Social Sciences held from 7^th – 8^th September 2023 in Hybrid platform. 10^th International Conference on Social Sciences was organized under the theme “Driving a Sustainable Future: Holistic, Cooperative, and Systemic Approach across All Sectors.” The conference was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka.

The conference united diverse research and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. Moreover, the conference welcomed 750+Academics, Researchers, Scholars, Activists Industry Leaders and Professionals from 50+ 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 and from 250+ different universities across the globe.

Inauguration Ceremony and Keynote Speech

The opening remarks of 10^th International Conference on Social Sciences 2023 were made by the Conference Convener. Mr. Isanka P Gamage (Co-Founder & Managing Director – The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka) and the Conference Co-Chairs Professor Prof. Steven Ratuva (An Award-winning Political Sociologist Global Interdisciplinary Scholar, Director of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury, New Zealand) , Prof. Dr. Firdaus Abudllah(Dean, Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia) and Deputy Conference chair Assoc. Prof. Amirul Afif Muhamat (Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation), Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia).

The keynote speakers were Prof. Danilo Arana Arao, (Editor of Media Asia Journal (Q1),Department of Journalism University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Philippines.),Prof. Dr. Firdaus Abudllah(Dean, Faculty of Business Management,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia) and Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana, Professor and Director of the School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy, University of Johannesburg, South Africa).
The plenary speaker was Prof. S. J. de S. Hewavisenthi (Cadre Chair and Senior Professor, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka).
The Scholarly publications workshop speaker was Prof. Danilo Arana Arao, (Editor of Media Asia Journal (Q1),Department of Journalism University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Philippines).

THESE EXPERTS WILL INSPIRE YOU

Resource Persons

An Award-winning Political Sociologist Global Interdisciplinary Scholar,
Director of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies,
University of Canterbury,
New Zealand.

Prof. Steven Ratuva

[Conference Chair]

An Award-winning Political Sociologist Global Interdisciplinary Scholar,
Director of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies,
University of Canterbury,
New Zealand.

Dean,
Faculty of Business Management Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),
Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Firdaus Abudllah

[Co-chair & Keynote Speaker]

Dean,
Faculty of Business Management Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),
Malaysia

Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) Faculty of Business & Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Malaysia

Dr. Amirul Afif Muhamat

[Deputy Co-Chair]

Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) Faculty of Business & Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Malaysia

Editor of Media Asia Journal (Q1) Department of Journalism University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Philippines

Prof. Danilo Arana Arao

[Keynote Speaker]

Editor of Media Asia Journal (Q1) Department of Journalism University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Philippines

Professor and Director of the School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy
University of Johannesburg
South Africa

Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

[Keynote Speaker]

Professor and Director of the School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy
University of Johannesburg
South Africa

Cadre Chair and Senior Professor
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

Prof. S. J. de S. Hewavisenthi

[Plenary Speaker]

Cadre Chair and Senior Professor
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

Participants from over 50+ Countries

10^th International Conference on Social Sciences 2023 brought together over 750+ participants from more than 50+ universities around the world, including from: Philippines, South Africa, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Indonesia ,Japan ,Bangladesh, Sri Lanka , Thailand , USA, Russia, Nepal , China, Thailand Greece, and Mexico India among the many nations represented. The Conference provided an opportunity for participants to share their valuable knowledge from various perspectives. This conference had the representation of almost every continent and region from across the world and provided a global platform to share views and ideas in the fields of Social Sciences, as well as to network with international colleagues.

Technical Sessions

10^th International Conference on Social Sciences 2023 comprised seven (17) Technical Sessions and one Poster Sessions. The Technical Sessions were under the below themes:

Education and Geography
Phycology and Health
Economics
Management Studies and Law
Communication Studies
Religious Studies, international Affairs and Political Science
Geography and History
Education
Sociology

Best Presenters

Special Features of 10^th International Conference on Social Sciences2023

Pre-conference Publication Workshop

Title: “Breaking Through the Barriers of Publishing Your Manuscript in an Academic Journal”

Prof. Larry Gross
Professor of Communication, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California

Prof. Arlene Luck.
Founding Managing Editor, USC Annenberg Press.

Workshop on Scholarly Publications

The Workshop on Scholarly Publications is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively publish their research in academic journals. The workshop covers topics such as manuscript preparation, submission guidelines, peer review process, and strategies for increasing the visibility of published work. Participants will learn from experienced scholars and publishers and gain practical insights and tips for success in academic publishing.

Round Table Discussions

Engage in insightful conversations with world prominent social scientists at 10^th International Conference on Social Sciences 2023. Discover new perspectives, share your ideas, and network with like-minded individuals.

Session Chairs

Filadelfo León-Cázares, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Joel R. Pangilinan, Eastern Samar State University, Philippines
S.M. Clarke, Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay, India
Nor Farradila Abdul Aziz, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Shraddha Sharma, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India
Agnes Korir, Daystar University, Kenya
Judith C. Chavez, Lourdes College, Inc., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Fouzia Ajmal, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
Madhubhashini Galagedarage Hewage, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Rasheedul Haque, MAHSA University, Malaysia

Evaluation Panel Members

Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Amirul Afif Muhamat, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Danilo Arana Arao, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Philippines
Nor Farradila Abdul Aziz, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Mrs. K.R.N. Harshani, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Malik Ghulam Behlol, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan
Victor H Mlambo, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Fouzia Ajmal, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
Angayar Kanni Ramaiah, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Revina O. Mendoza, Lourdes College, Inc., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Nur Athirah Sumardi, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Reviewing Committee

Yasir Nawaz Manj, University of Sargodha,Pakistan
Vincent La Placa, University of Greenwich,United Kingdom
Madhubhashini Galagedarage, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Neelam Rana, Noida International University,India
Uqbah bin Muhammad Iqbal, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Fouzia Ajmal, International Islamic University, Pakistan
Rasheedul Haque, MAHSA UNIVERSITY,Malaysia
Mrs. K.R.N. Harshani, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Danie Meyer, University of Johannesburg,South Africa
Malik Ghulam Behlo, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan
Santhanamery Thominathan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (Pennang), Malaysia
Angayar Kanni Ramaiah, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (Pennang), Malaysia
Nor Farradila Abdul Aziz, Universiti Teknologi MARA,Malaysia
Rahlan Abdullah, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (Pennang),Malaysia
Nor Harlina Abdul Hamid, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Shana Mavee, University of Johannesburg,South Africa
Azreen Roslan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Joel Carmen, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Nur Athirah Sumardi, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Muhammad Hafiz Abd Rashid, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Victor Mlambo, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Oriel Sithomola, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Peer-reviewed Journals

Conference participants have the option to submit their full papers in peer-reviewed journals which are internationally accredited from renowned publishers.
Each journal will conduct quality checks on the accepted papers and only papers that pass these checks will be published.