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The Success Story of the 6th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICOSS 2019)

The 6th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICOSS 2019), was held on 19th – 20th September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia under the theme “Empowered Humanity: Making Knowledge, Innovation and Progress Accessible to All”. The conference was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Department of Social and Development Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia and Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand as the Co-hosting partners while Noida International University, India The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, University of Sargodha, Pakistan as academic partners, and The Institute of Social Sciences, India as the Strategic Partner for this year’s conference.

ICOSS 2019 covered a range of disciplinary areas such as sociology, international relations economics, technology, political science, development studies and gender studies, to name a few along with the speeches from renowned speakers, best presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities. Moreover, the conference welcomed 50+ participants from 17 countries around the world.

Inauguration Ceremony and Keynote Speech

The opening remarks of ICOSS 2019 were made by the Conference Chair Professor Steven Ratuva

(Director, Macmillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand) together with Mr. Isanka P. Gamage (Managing Director, The International Institute of Knowledge Management).

The Keynote forum was one of the significant sessions of the Conference and it was enlightened by the Conference Chair Professor Steven Ratuva (Director, Macmillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand) under the theme “Empowering little voices: Research innovation and potential for social transformation”.

Dr. Emma Porio (Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology,Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines) delivered her valuable speech titled “Co-generation of knowledge, Co-creation of Capacities: Approaches to Progress and Innovation in the 4th Industrial Revolution”.

Conference Hosting and Academic Partners Appreciation

In valuing the significant contribution to the ICOSS 2019 conference both Co-hosting as well as academic partner Universities were recognized during the conference. The appreciation awards were presented to the following Institutions accordingly:

  • Department of Social and Development Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia
  • Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Noida International University
  • India The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • University of Sargodha, Pakistan

Participants from more than 14 Countries

ICOSS 2019 consisted of over 50 participants from 17 countries around the world, including Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Greece, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Bangladesh, Thailand, Germany, Nepal, Nigeria, UK. ICOSS 2019 created a platform for academicians, researchers, students, industry experts, policymakers, professionals and enthusiastic attendees to share their diverse experiences, discuss, argue and ultimately to find solutions to the issues related to social sciences.

Technical Sessions

ICOSS 2019 comprised of Nine (09) technical sessions. The technical sessions were under the below themes.

  • Women and Gender Equality
  • Human Rights and Human Resource Management
  • Health, Psychology And Social Wellbeing
  • Education and Society
  • Vulnerability and Empowerment
  • Economic and Community Development
  • Environment and Sustainable Development
  • Politics and Governance
  • Terrorism, Global Issues and Peace Building

Special Features of ICOSS 2019

  • PANEL DISCUSSION on “Community Empowerment through Research and Innovation”

    In understanding the importance of Community empowerment a panel discussion was arranged at the ICOSS 2019 Conference. The panel discussion was moderated by Professor Steven Ratuva (Director, Macmillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand) under the theme “Community Empowerment through Research and Innovation”. The panelists include Dr. Emma Porio (Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines) and Dr. Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Department of Social and Development Studies, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. The discussion covered a wide range of areas in Community empowerment i.e. involving communities in decision-making, community ownership, advocacy, and action that explicitly aim to achieve social and political change.

  • WORKSHOP ON "Scholarly Publications"

    Through the publication workshop, it was intended to disseminate knowledge on writing scientific papers and scholarly publications to assist future researchers. The workshop was moderated by Professor Steven Ratuva (Director, Macmillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand). The Perspective of the publication workshop was to assist researchers who write full papers with the aim of publishing in a reputable journal or in a reputable proceeding. Through this publication workshop, the facilitator was able to disseminate knowledge on writing scientific papers and scholarly publications for future researchers. All conference participants were delighted and graced by this opportunity.

Session Chairs

  • Assoc. Prof. Sonali Sardana, Noida International University, India
  • Dr. Listia Natadjaja, Petra Christian University, Indonesia
  • Dr. Sibonsile Zibane,University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Dr. Goiti Labrina, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Greece
  • Dr. Ani Kartikasari, Lincoln University, New Zealand
  • Dr. Mercy Karuniah Jesuvadian, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Evaluation Panel Members

  • Prof. Steven Ratuva (University of Canterbury, New Zealand)
  • Dr. Emma Porio (Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines)
  • Dr. Mohd Roslan Rosnon (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Aparna Srivastava (Noida International University, India)
  • Dr. Tuhin Roy, Khulna University, Bangladesh
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Scientific Committee

  • Prof. Steven Ratuva, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Dr. Yasir Nawaz Manj, University Of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • Dr. Charu Dhankar, Manipal University Jaipur, India
  • Dr. Mashitah Hamidi, University of Malaya, Malaysia
  • Dr. Madhubhashini Galagedarage, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
  • Dr. Gargi Sharma, Manipal University Jaipur, India
  • Dr. Zatul Himmah Adnan, University Puthra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Prof. Jovanie Espesor, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Dr. Arfah Ab Majid, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Tuhin Roy, Khulna University, Bangladesh
  • Prof. Masaki Kataoka, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Dr. Farhan Abdul Rauf, Our Own Public Health Institute, Afghanistan
  • Dr. Oliver Chan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Prof. Bhagirathi Panigrahi, Berhampur University, India
  • Dr. Aditya Anshu, Noida International University, India
  • Dr. Muhammad Sarwer, University Of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhamad Mujaheed Hassan, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Prof. Abdul Shaban, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
  • Dr. Roslan Rosnon, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Najma Malik, University Of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • Dr. Sadia Rafi, University Of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • Dr. Naveed Shibli, Riphah International University, Pakistan
  • Dr. P. Rajkumar, Madurai Kamaraj University, India
  • Dr. Aini Azeqa Marof, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Prof. Ashalyna Noa, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Prof. Tara Ross, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Dr. Nik Ahmad Sufian Borhan, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Asst. Prof. Sonali Sardana, Noida International University, India
  • Dr. Jagriti Upadhyaya, Sardar Patel University of Police, India
  • Prof. Richard Manning, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Dr. Jagbir Singh, India
  • Dr. Anshu Mathur, Amity University, India
  • Dr. Seema Kumari, South East Asian Law College, India
  • Ms. Anjali Tewatia, Government College, India
  • Dr. Sneh Gupta, Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, India

Our Official Partners

Co - Hosting Partners

nternational Association for Social Science and Humanities
(IASSH)

Department of Social and Development Sciences,
Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies,
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Academic Partners

Noida International University, India

University of Sargodha, Pakistan

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Strategic Partner

The Institute of Social Sciences, India

Tour Partner

Globeenjoy

Organized By

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM)