XXXI Indian Social Science Congress: Invite for Papers: Call for Participation
Multidisciplinary Thematic Research Committee on `Conflicts, War, Peace and Social Security in Globalised World' XXXI Indian Social Science Congress Multidisciplinary Thematic Research Committee on `Conflicts, War, Peace and Social Security in Globalised World'. Invitation for submission of papers Background The XXXI Indian Social Science Congress is taking place under the aegis of the Indian Academy of Social Sciences, in Mumbai during 27-31 December hosted by the SNDT University and the Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change. The Mumbai University is the co-host. It would expectedly have a large gathering of the academic, and activists including highly eminent ones from the country and abroad. The major objectives of the ISSC are to discover, develop and disseminate a new scientific knowledge relevant to creating a new democratic global society free from hunger, poverty, literacy, unemployment and violence of any sort and where all men, women and children, without any discrimination, would be able to enjoy quality life and live in tranquillity and harmony with Nature and Society. Accordingly, intra-inter-and-multidisciplinary appraisals and interactive dialogues among the scientists of all branches of science is the central feature of Indian Social Science Congress. The Multidisciplinary Thematic Research Committee on `Conflicts, War, Peace and Social Security in Globalised World' (hereafter, Multidisciplinary Peace Committee, or MPC) is one of the 34 multi-disciplinary committees constituted to facilitate this process of dialogue and appraisals. The MPC has great pleasure in inviting both academics and activists to submit significant findings of original research work for presentation under any of the following sub-themes during the Congress. I. Threats to Global Peace and Strategies to Counter: This would include, inter alia, the role of the US imperialism in today's world with specific reference to its ongoing project for unilateral global domination by specifically foregrounding its awesome military might including its nuclear arsenal to make up for the inadequacies of and supplement its otherwise huge economic prowess and political/diplomatic clout. And also the various strand of popular resistances including in West Asia, Latin America and anti-nuke peace movements. This could also include any other relevant topics. II. Dimensions of South Asian Regional Conflicts and the Roads Ahead: This would include, inter alia, the role of India, in particular, in relationship with its neighbouring smaller states and popular aspirations and endeavours for a peaceful and equitable South Asia. The Indo-Pakistan conflicts, arms race and resultant nuclear threats, the Kashmir issue should constitute some of the major focal points. This could also include any other relevant topics. III. Social and Political Conflicts in India and Popular Resistances: This would include ethnic, linguistic, religious, caste, gender, class and any such other conflicts and related struggles for a more just and democratic order in India. The work will be considered for presentation in both Oral and Poster Sessions. A. Abstract 1. The abstract of the work proposed to be presented may be considered for oral or poster presentation. The Designated Committee would determine the mode of presentation. However, the author may indicate their choice for the same. 2. The author(s) is required to submit an abstract latest by October 31 2007 through e-mail addressed to "Sukla Sen" [EMAIL PROTECTED] with copies to (i) "Dr. N P Chaubey" [EMAIL PROTECTED] and (ii) [EMAIL PROTECTED] of the paper they intend to present. The abstract, if selected by a designated committee, will be published as a part of the Congress papers. The selected abstract should be typed according to the instructions given and the hard copy sent, Preferably along with a floppy / CD containing the text, on or before 15th November 2007 to the Coordinator, MPC: Ms Varsha Rajan Berry, Research Associate, Focus on the Global South, India, A-201, Kailash Apartments, Juhu Church Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049. India Tel: +91-22-5582 1141 /51 Telefax: +91-22-2625 4347 A confirmation by e-mail, along with the text of the finalised abstract in the form of attachment, would also be sent to the above-cited three addressees. The text of the selected abstract should be typed in Times New Roman using font size of 12 with title in bold. The title should be followed by name and short address of the author (s). An asterisk should indicate the name and email ID of the 'Presenting Author'. 3. The abstract should not exceed 500 words and should conform to the following format- a brief introduction to the topic, correlation with any of the sub-themes (I, II or III) as listed above, discussion and conclusion or summary of the results. 4. The author(s) of accepted abstracts will submit finalised abstracts as advised. 5. Each author is allowed to present only one paper in any of the Sessions. However s/he can be a co-author for more than one paper. B. Oral Presentation 1. Each participant would be given 10-12 minutes for presentation of paper. 2. An overhead projector, LCD projector and a screen will be made available at the venue. 3. It is the responsibility of the presenting author to check the technical compatibility of their presentations with the available instruments. C. Poster Presentation 1. The area available for poster will be about 1.2 meter wide by 1.0 meter height. 2. The title of the poster should cover the full width of the poster. The title should be brief, informative and written in bold letters. Names of the authors and address(es) should be written below the title in small letters. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. 3. The size of letter should be such that a viewer can read it from a 2-meter distance. The message should be clear and understandable without oral explanation. D. General 1. Deadline No abstract/s shall be considered if received after 31st October 2007. 2. Originality of work The presenting authors are requested to submit the work only if 1. It has not been presented earlier. 2. The total work or any part thereof has not been published in any form of any journal. 3. They should withdraw the paper if it is published between the time of submission and the presentation at the Congress. 4. The author(s) to make a formal declaration to the effect that the paper is based on original research by the author(s) and being exclusively submitted to the Indian Academy of Social Sciences for its XXI Indian Social Science Congress and also that the paper was not presented/published before, nor under publication, nor would be published in future without obtaining permission from the Academy. 3. Registration for Congress Presentation of the paper is restricted to the author or one of the co-authors named in the abstract who has registered for attending XXXI Indian Social Science Congress. The MPC will not entertain any application for registration for XXXI Indian Social Science Congress. For registration details, please see the registration form available at www.issaindia.org or http://sndt.digitaluniversity.ac/downloads/SSC_RegistrationForm_230707.pdf or write to: <Indianacademy Socialsciences <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. E. Evaluation and Suitability The designated committee shall decide the suitability for presentation after considering the grade awarded by the expert committee, comprising eminent experts, under the supervision of the designated committee. The decisions of the designated committee shall be final and binding on all. F. Acceptance / Rejection Authors of accepted abstracts will be informed by email and no correspondence shall be made for rejected abstracts. One author can make only one presentation. G. Procedure 1. Authors should submit their abstracts strictly as per format - otherwise their abstracts would be liable for rejection. 2. They must indicate the section in which they want to present their paper; otherwise the referee's decision would be final. 3. They should indicate name of the presenting author, qualification/experience and her/his address for correspondence in the abstract presenter registration form. I. Publications of abstracts All accepted abstracts will be published in the Congress papers. Check List for Submission of Research Papers 1. Abstract in prescribed format, 2. Presenting Author should be registered for the congress (Send copy of your registration receipt). If not, they should apply for registration and enclose a photocopy of the same. 3. Abstracts will be published only if the presenter is registered for the Congress by November 15 2007. Note: Each abstract should be sent separately, name of the Multi-disciplinary Thematic Research Committee, and sub-theme, clearly specified. Registration Fees/Norms XXXI INDIAN SOCIAL SCIENCE CONGRESS Registration It is imperative for every one to pay the registration fee as stated below for attending the XXXI Indian Social Science Congress: Category Up to November 15, 2007 From November 16, 2007 Member-Delegate Rs. 1000.00 Rs. 1200.00 Non-Member Delegate Rs. 1400.00 Rs. 1600.00 Institutional Member Delegates (three) Rs. 3000.00 Rs. 3500.00 Non-Member Institutional Delegates (three) Rs. 5000.00 Rs. 6000.00 Local Delegates Rs. 600.00 Rs. 650.00 Student Delegates Rs. 800.00 Rs. 900.00 Foreign Delegates $ 200.00 $ 250.00 Foreign Delegate from Afro-Asian-Latin-American Countries Rs. 1500.00 Rs. 2000.00 Accompanying person Rs. 600.00 Rs. 800.00 An institution/organization can depute its three or more representatives at the Indian Social Science Congress. In the event of more than three representatives, the cost of registration for individual delegate (member or non member) shall be payable by the concerned institution/organization. The word `accompanying person' means wife or husband or child. A child below the age of 6 years shall not be charged for food. Non-registered scholars shall be required to buy the food coupon from the counter. No certificate shall be issued to non-registered scholar or scholars who have registered without submitting any papers. The Registered delegate is entitled to receive all publications of the XXXI Indian Social Science Congress including its proceedings free of cost, free hostel accommodation, free meals, free transport from Railway station to the place of accommodation at SNDT Women's University, Mumbai and from hostel to the venue, banquets and cultural programmes. However, delegates staying in hotels or on their own shall not be entitled for free transport. Local registered delegates will be entitled for kitbags, free lunch, day tea/coffee and banquets only. Free Breakfast, lunch, day tea and dinner will be available to registered delegates with effect from morning of December 27 to the evening of December 31, 2006 only. The registration fee should be sent to the General Secretary, Indian Academy of Social Sciences by an account payee DD in favour of Indian Academy of Social sciences payable at Allahabad under registered cover. Outstation cheque or money order will not be entertained. Although on the spot registration will be made, yet the Organizing Committee is not bound to provide hostel accommodation to such delegates if the accommodation is not available. It is, therefore, advisable to get registered within the stipulated time in order to avoid last minutes inconvenience. The invited scholars and members of the Executive Council, Organising Committee and other bodies and special invitees are advised to pay the registration fee within the stipulated time and claim its reimbursement along with or without their TA bills as intimated by the General Secretary, Indian Academy of Social Sciences. Refund of the registration fee will be made after deducting 40% as the service charges if the request for it is received before December 15, 2007. Literature of the XXXI ISSC, however, shall not be supplied in such cases. Those who have registered but are not able to attend the XXXI ISSC because of unavoidable reasons would be supplied all the publications if their request for refund is not received or if they do not wish refund. In the event of more than one author of a paper, all will be required to pay the registration fee individually. __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. 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