About ICSRI
Villa college is pleased to announce the upcoming International Conference on Social Research and Innovation 2019 (ICSRI 2019) to be held from the 17th - 18th July 2019. The theme for the conference is "Transformative Thinking: Leap to the Future". We look forward for your participation in our annual event.
Where
QI Campus, Villa College,
Male'
Republic of Maldives
When
Wednesday & Thursday
17 & 18 July 2019
Keynote Speakers
Here are some of our speakers
Dr. Justin Davis Valentin
Vice Chancellor, University of Seychelles
Dr. Arvind Mathur
WHO Representative, Republic of Maldives
Dr. M Ashraful Mobin
Managing Director, iFINTELL Business Intelligence
Tracks
The conference deliberations will be on the following tracks
Workshop
Recent Development in Research and Data Analysis.
Dr. M Ashraful Mobin, Managing Director, iFINTELL Business Intelligence Sdn. Bhd
17th July 8PM - 10PM
Panels
Panel Discussion Themes
Child Rights
Topic: “Child Abuse: The need for a paradigm shift to make for a better future�
17th July 2019
ICT and Technology
Topic: Setting a Research Agenda Towards Digital Economy
17th July 2019
Health
Topic: Health and Well-being of Aging Population in the Maldives: Challenges and Opportunities.
18th July 2019
Tourism
Topic: 'Tourism and Jobs: A better future for all'
18th July 2019
Environment
Title: Sustainable built environments
18th July 2019
Important Dates
Guidelines
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Abstract Guideline
Abstract Structure:
- Objectives
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- No graphs, tables, or images can be included in abstracts.
Font Size: 10pts
Language: English
Abstract length:
- Abstract Body: 250-300 words
- Abstract Title: 150 characters, including spaces and punctuation. The first letter of each word should be in upper case.
Authors and Affiliations:
- Number of Authors: Up to 5 authors
- Number of Affiliations: Up to 5 institutions
- First author is considered as the presenting as well as corresponding author.
- Please do not include authors’ information within abstract body. Any authors’ information within abstract body may be deleted from publication.
- No graphs, tables, or images can be included in abstracts.
Keywords: Include 3 to 6 key words.
Poster/ Oral Presentation: Please indicate if you are going to do a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
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Poster Guideline
- Your poster title and contents should correspond to the title and content of the abstract you submitted.
- Your poster must be designed to fit an A1 size posterboard, and the poster should be printed on materials that can be mounted easily with push pins.
- Plan your poster to be in logical sequence, i.e. introduction, study design and methods, results and conclusion.
- Posters should be designed for clear viewing from a distance of beyond 3' so that they can be viewed by a number of people at the same time.
- To ensure visual effectiveness of your poster, use large lettering and a minimum of text. Use of colour and clear images can visually enhance your poster.
- Put your poster up at least 1/2 hour prior to the start of the poster sessions of the conference.
- Remove your poster immediately at the close of the poster session.
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Paper Guideline
- This model paper contains information about the formatting requirements for the International Journal of Social Research and Innovation (IJSRI).
- Format your paper in Times New Roman 12 points throughout with single line spacing, using bold and italics as appropriate.
- Do not use any formatted styles other than bullets where required for lists.
- We will apply all other styles when the paper is typeset.
- The paper should not exceed A4 size 15 pages, including the abstract, figures and references, and references should be in the APA style (see below for further details).
- The abstract should be no less than 150 words and should not exceed 300 words.
- Downlaod and read this document carefully.
- This model paper contains information about the formatting requirements for the International Journal of Social Research and Innovation (IJSRI).
Registration Fee
International Presenter
Early Bird Registration
Till 20th June 2019
USD 100
Regular Registration
Till 11th July 2019
USD 150
- Admission to the welcome ceremony
- Admission to all presentation sessions
- Access to poster area
- Conference materials
- Conference program and book of abstracts
- Lunch, Coffee/tea during the breaks
Maldivian and Work Permit
Early Bird Registration
Till 20th June 2019
MVR 500
Regular Registration
Till 11th July 2019
MVR 600
- Admission to the welcome ceremony
- Admission to all presentation sessions
- Access to poster area
- Conference materials
- Conference program and book of abstracts
- Lunch, Coffee/tea during the breaks
Students
Early Bird Registration
Till 20th June 2019
MVR 250
Regular Registration
Till 11th July 2019
MVR 300
- Admission to the welcome ceremony
- Admission to all presentation sessions
- Access to poster area
- Conference materials
- Conference program and book of abstracts
- Lunch, Coffee/tea during the breaks
Award
Best Presenter
Gallery
Check our gallery from ICSRI 2018
Travel Info
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Do I need visa to Maldives?
To enter Maldives no pre-arrival visa is required. A thirty day free visa is issued on arrival for all Nationalities, provided: Should posses a valid passport with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) -(standard ICAO Annex 9, chapter 3.10.1) and should have at least 6 months validity. Have a valid ticket to continue the journey out of Maldives Have enough funds to cover the expenses for duration of the stay in Maldives. (US$100 + $50 dollars per day) or a confirmation of reservation in a Tourist Resort or a Hotel
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Where can I get ferries to go city?
If you have booked with a tour company such as Secret Paradise or with a hotel, guesthouse or resort it is likely that you will have provided them with your flight arrival details. If this is the case then it is usual for them to send a representative to meet with you at the arrival gate. They will then take care of your onward transfer meaning less hassle for you!
The opening of the Sinamale Bridge at the end of August 2018, linking Male with Hulhule Island and Hulhumale, has brought about a number of changes to transfer choices to and from the airport. It is now possible to take a private taxi to Hulhumale or Male from the taxi rank directly outside the arrival area. Note that vehicles are currently not allowed to wait but from our experience there appears to be a steady stream of vehicles so you should not have to wait long. Charges are likely to fluctuate as this new airport services settles down. Expect to pay around 100MVR to reach Hulhumale and 150MVR to reach Male, which also entails crossing the bridge!
To reach Male independently you can also choose to take the Airport Express Speedboat, the charge is MRF30 or US$2 for a one way transfer per person, leaving every 15 minutes. There is also the airport public ferry, charge MRF10 or US$1 per person one way, leaving every 10 minutes. Both leave from the new water front jetty, beneath the waterfront food court and opposite the domestic terminal. -
What currency is accepted in Maldives?
Maldivian Rufiyaa
The Maldives has a non-convertible currency – Maldivian Rufiyaa – this cannot be purchased beforehand. One Rufiyaa is 100 Laari and is available in 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Rufiyaa notes. The US Dollar is accepted as legal tender throughout the Maldives. -
What is the exchange rate of Maldivian Ruffiyya to USD?
One US Dollar is equivalent to 15.42 Rufiyaa. However, the exchange rate offered on US$1 and US$5 notes by local businesses may be lower. This is because there is a 3% handling charge made by the bank on the deposit of US$ notes of US$5 or less.
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Where can I exchange my cash?
You can exchange your cash both arrival and departure terminal. At the Arrival terminal you will see an exchange counter just before the exit at the left-hand side of the exit gate. The exchange counter at the departure is located at the duty free area opposite to dome cafe' on the way to Prier Bridge.
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What is the time difference?
The Maldives is 5 hours ahead of the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). To offer holiday makers the optimum use of the tropical sun most resorts have their clocks put forward one hour to GMT+6.
Conference Venue
Conference venue location info and gallery
QI Campus Villa College, Male'
Villa College, is the leading private higher education institution in the Maldives, offering programmes ranging from foundation level courses, to undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses.
Hotels
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