Call for Papers: International Conference on Methodological Advances on Research

The Visayas-Mindanao Consortium for Journal Publication (VMJP), Inc. with 16 member Higher Education Institutions in Visayas and Mindanao is hosting the first International Conference on Methodological Advances in Research (ICMAR) on July 24-26, 2018. The first ICMAR has its theme “Global Challenges through the Lens of Advanced Research Methods.” This local initiative reflects the strong determination of HEIs in the country to break ground in scientific investigation in this part of the world. The convergence of experts and avid researchers in this international conference will help institutions materialize the needed scaffolding for advanced methodologies to thrive and become useful in the academe in the communities.

In 2016 and 2017, Regions 7 and Region 8 respectively hosted the National Conference on the same area. It featured researches using fractal statistics, data mining and theory building, simulation and modeling, and multivariate methods. Other details are on its website http://icmar.vmcjpi.org/

Objectives of the conference

  • Provide an avenue for researchers, scientists, educators, students, grassroots leaders, industry practitioners, and policy-makers in and non-government Institutions to discuss and share findings and solutions using advanced research methods,
  • Raise awareness on the latest world-changing researches attained through advanced methodologies.
  • Bridge communication among individuals and institutions in the promotion of knowledge production through research, and
  • Create synergy among higher education institutions to overcome current and future issues besetting internationalization of research.

Conference Themes:

  • Simulation and Modeling
  • Data mining and Multivariate Methods
  • Theory Development
  • Other Research Methods

Important Dates:

Deadline for Submission of Abstract April 30, 2018 (extended)
Notification of Acceptance April 5, 2018
Submission of Full Paper May 15, 2018
Deadline for Early Bird Registration May 20, 2018

Abstract Format

  1. Research Title
  2. Author(s) Name(s)
  3. Author(s) Institutional Affiliation
  4. Email/Contact Number(s)
  5. Abstract (150 Words)
  6. Five Keywords

Submit the 150 words abstract to icmar2018@gmail.com not later than April 30, 2018.

Full Paper Submission (For accepted abstracts)

Abstracts will be subjected to double blind peer review and accepted paper will be notified not later than May 15, 2018. Authors of accepted abstract must submit full paper (in PDF and Word format) on or before May 30, 2018 considering the following guidelines:

  1. Maximum of 5,000 words excluding tables, figures and references
  2. APA style of documentation (6th edition)
  3. Double spaced
  4. One-inch margin on all sides
  5. Page numbers at the bottom center of each page
  6. Title, authors, institutional affiliation, email should be included in page 1
  7. Graphs and visuals can be reproduced electronically.

Conference Fees:

Type of Participant Early Bird On-site Remarks
Local Paper Presenter
Professional PhP 5,500 PhP 6,000 Inclusive of conference kit, ID, access to all
Students 4,500 5,000 sessions, am/pm snacks and lunches
International Paper Presenter
Professional USD 275 USD 300 Inclusive of conference kit, ID, access to all
Students 175 200 sessions, am/pm snacks and lunches

Please download the letter for invitation, CHED and PASUC endorsements and more information about the conference here.

VMCJP Member Institutions

  1. Agusan Del Ssur State College of Agriculture and Technology
  2. Bohol Island State University
  3. Bukidnon State University
  4. Cebu Normal University
  5. Cebu Technological University
  6. Eastern Visayas State University
  7. Jose Rizal Memorial State University
  8. Leyte Normal University
  9. Naval State University
  10. Negros Oriental State University
  11. Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science & Technology
  12. Samar State University
  13. Southern Leyte State University
  14. Surigao Del Sur State University
  15. Surigao State College of Technology
  16. University of San Jose Recolitos

 

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