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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PSYCHOLOGY & ALLIED PROFESSIONS

SRI LANKA 2011

I C P A P S L 2011

The theme of the conference is:

"TOWARDS HIGHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND SPIRITUALITY THROUGH MENTAL PROCESSES AND BRAIN CULTURE"

Optimizing brain function will help individuals achieve their full potential, which in turn will result in greater happiness, vibrant health, higher productivity and a more closely knit harmonious society 

The International Conference  will provide a special forum for International, Inter-disciplinary, Inter-dialogue, scientific sessions, research in the areas of psychological, medical, legal, counselling, psychotherapy, trade and commerce, information technology, humanitarian services, family systems, socio-religious etc., to share and disseminate valuable knowledge,  research findings  with an ultimate positive hope of enhancing human dignity and universal brotherhood.

Conference themes would focus on:

(a) Research on the application of psychological principles to enhance higher mental processes

(b) Development in research in brain functions /faculties (brain culture)

(c) Sharing a world of higher practice in Spirituality through Psychology.

The Organizing Committee now welcomes submissions of abstracts.

All contributions must be of high quality, original and not published elsewhere or submitted for publication during the review process.

Academic Review Committee consisting referees of international reputation will review all the Abstracts.

All the accepted Abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings.

Abstracts will only be accepted on the basis that one of the authors will attend the conference and present the paper.

Abstracts should be submitted through email:

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The deadline for the Abstract is as follows:

Abstract Submission:             FINAL DATE:    30th July 2011

Abstract Acceptance: AUTHORS WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE ABSTRACT IS ACCEPTED

A  FRIENDLY REQUEST:

Please note that all Abstracts will be accepted   AFTER REGISTRATION ONLY

DELEGATES FROM SAARC COUNTRIES MAY PAY THE FEE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS

HOW TO SUBMIT

The Abstract, should be a single WORD document and must consist of:

  1. A front page with the title.
  2. Followed by the name (as appears in Passport).
  3. Affiliation and email of the corresponding author.
  4. Please also indicate for each paper, who the presenter is, by bolding that name.
  5. Please also include this statement:
  6. “The author/s has/have read, and accepted, the Conditions, Requirements, and Disclaimer regarding abstract submissions”.
  7. Brief Profile of the Presenter

Acceptance of the Abstract will be notified within 14 days of receiving it. All accepted Abstracts will be edited and printed in an Edited Volume and will be distributed among all Participants of the I.C.P.A.P.SL – 2011.

In general, it is expected that abstracts will address:

  • Introduction to the topic or context
  • Aims of the project or research questions and focus of enquiry
  • Sound research methods and  analytical, theoretical framework
  • Research findings and critical analysis
  • Originality and contribution to the field
  • Bio-ethical boundaries

All abstract are blind reviewed by members of the Academic Review Committee and other expert reviewers.

TYPE OF SUBMISSIONS

Type of Abstract:  Similar themes related to the main topic of the conference

Ethics in publishing

All authors ethically will not be gaining economic, financial or any other gratifications by publishing their article in the ICPAPSL2011 Conference Book.

Submission declaration

Submission of an Abstract implies that the work described has not been published previously that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, it will not be published elsewhere including electronically in the same form, in English or in any other language, without the written consent of the copyright-holder.

Copyright

Authors please complete a Copyright agreement with ICPAPSL2011 indicating their permission to publish as printed matter, electronic or otherwise while keeping the copyright of the Abstract for themselves.

Details for submission of Abstracts

Language

In good English (American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture of both).

Additional information:

Manuscript length should be about 250 WORDS.                                   

Preparation of the Manuscript:

Only MS word format is accepted

You are kindly requested to use the “spell-check” and “grammar- check” functions of your word processor.

Abstract structure:

Paper size : A 4
Column layout : Single Column
Margins: Top : 0.9”
Bottom : 0.9”
Left : 1”
Right : 1”
Font size        : 12 Times New Roman
Title size : 12 Times New Roman, Uppercase, Bold
Author : 12 Times New Roman, one line space between author/s and address/es
Affiliation font size : 12 Times New Roman
Email font size : 12 Times New Roman
Telephone font size : 12 Times New Roman
BODY TEXT    
Paragraph headings font size : 12 Times New Roman, Bold
Paragraph text font size : 12 Times New Roman
Methods : Method followed in the research covered in the paper should be briefly outlined
Results : Results should be clear and concise. Results can be presented in tabular or graphical form
Discussion : This should explore the significance of the results of the work

Conclusion:

The main conclusions of the study may be presented in a short Conclusion section, which may stand alone.

Appendices:   If there is more than one appendix, they should be identified as A, B, etc

Title:  Concise and informative. Preferably less than 20 words.

Author names and affiliations:

Please indicate the family name first and the initials to follow. Present the authors’ affiliation address below the names. Provide the full postal address of each affiliation, including the country name and if available the e-mail address of each author (Online).

Keywords: Immediately after the Abstract provide keywords.

Abbreviations: In a foot note to be placed on the first page of the article.

Artwork:  The Artwork files should in the format of JPEG.

Figure captions: Ensure that each illustration has a caption.

Tables:

Title:   font:   size 12, Times New Roman, Italic

Figures:

All illustrations must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numbers in bold type.

Figure caption:   font:  size 12, Times New Roman.

References:

Referencing in the numerical system would be preferred:

Example for the reference list on numerical system:

Heathcote, K.A., “Durability of earth wall buildings”, Construction and Building  Materials, 1995; 9(3): 185-189.

Bahar, R, Benazzoung, M, Kenai S.,  “performance of compacted cement stabilized soil”, Cement & Concrete composites, 2004;26:811-820.

Hall, M., Djerbib, Y., “ Rammed earth sample production: context, recommendations and consistency”, Construction and Building Materials, 2004; 18:281-286.

A Brief Description about the Author:

It is preferable to have a short description about the authors as well.

Ensure that the following items are present:

·         One Author designated as corresponding Author:

·         E-mail address

·         Full Postal Address

·         Telephone and Fax number

·         You have to complete the copyright agreement and should be ready for submission.

Download Guidelines to Final Paper

POSTERS:

The content of poster scan

(a) Report on the presenter’s completed or preliminary empirical findings,

(b) Evaluate the empirical findings of others in the form of a meta-analysis or critical review,

(c) Present developing concepts or theoretical frameworks,

(d) Document teaching innovations, or

(e) Report on practice at the individual course, program or departmental levels.

(f) The presenter should bring at least 100 handouts.

(g) Focus should be on interactive discussion.

(h)The Academic Review Committee may integrate sets of posters into thematic sessions

TOPICS:

Submissions will be invited that contribute to:

  • good practice in psychology teaching, learning, assessment and mental processes
  • theoretical debate relevant to brain’s functional processes
  • Facilitation of interchange among interdisciplinary / intercultural / international researchers
  • Enhance universal brotherhood and future hope for the human  race
  • Unconditional acceptance – nurtured serenity – lasting inner healing – with higher mental realizations

ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC THEMES

All Sessions are categorized into following heads:

01. Research and Evaluation

02. Education and Training

03. Medical

04. Psychological / Clinical

05. Legal and Social Control

06. Cognate Disciplines and Professions

07. Community and Society

08. Consumer / Trade and Economic

09. Counselling / Therapeutic

10. Religious and Philosophies

11. Construction / Infrastructure

12. Psychosocial Victimization

13. Human Aggression / Conflicts / Discrimination / Universality of Humanity

(The following sub-themes are clues and /or guide to select your Topic to go in par with the Theme Major)

  • Medicinal Treatment for Lasting ‘Healing’
  • Self-image and Brain Culture
  • Holistic Healing or Partial Temporary Cure
  • Influence of Computer Technology on Brain Culture
  • Brain Mechanisms and Mental Representations
  • Terminal Illnesses and the Healing Process
  • Human Sexuality and Universal Ethical Review
  • Non-verbal Paralinguistic Communication and Brain Functions
  • Psychology for Human Wellbeing
  • Human being as a Resource or a Manipulative Instrument
  • Psychology and Mental Health for Human Wellbeing
  •  ‘Today’s Child is Tomorrow’s Leaders
  • Ethnocentrism in Child Mental Functions
  • Triad of Cognitive, Affective and Conative Domains towards – Balanced Life Style
  • Maternal, Paternal Adolescence Psychology
  • Mental Disorders and Mental deviations – a Challenge
  • Early Interventions for Infants – Supportive Help – Possible
  • Psychology, Counselling and ‘Talking therapy’ – Effectiveness in Recovery Process
  • War, Childhood, Poverty, Victimization and Traumatisation
  • Music, Dance, Drama, Cinema and Sports to uplift Universal Brotherhood
  • Inter-religious / Intercultural Continual Dialogue for reverencing Universality of Humanity
  • Psychological therapeutic instruments for modification of mal-adaptive behaviour
  • Discovering New Pathways: Rehabilitation of Individuals with Psychological Disorders
  • Assessments and Modification of Personality and Attitudes
  • Cross cultural Counselling with related to Interdisciplinary Approach
  • Conflict Transformation and Religious Contribution
  • Sociological Perspectives of Cultural Equality
  • Banking and Financing towards Better Living
  • Information Technology – Receptive or Deceptive
  • Profit making Commerce & Trade vs. Human Suffering
  • Disarmament – Non-violence – No more War – Possible
  • Education – Competition and Brain Strain or Enhancement of Humanity
  • Ethnocentrism and Future of our Societies
  • Why some Nations are Outstanding and Many are Not
  • Education – Competition and Brain Strain or Enhancement of Humanity
  • Psycho-legal Perspectives for Developing a Crime-Free Society
  • Past, Present, Future of Human Race
  • Culture, Tradition, Customs and Mores for Enhancing Human Relationship
  • Poverty Alleviation – is it a Dream?
  • Street Dwellers and Their Healthy Habitation
  • Educational Contribution towards Country’s Development
  • Power, Authority    and Politics in a Diverse Society
  • Socialization and the Life Course
  • Prevention of Crimes vs. Criminal Justice systems – Global Perspective
  •  ‘McDonalization’ of our Societies vs. Challenge of Starvation and Under-nutrition
  • Organizational Bureaucracies and Functional Human Resources
  • Interdisciplinary Interaction in Cyberspace with Social Change
  • Prison Overcrowding a National and Global Crisis
  • Child and Woman – Abuse and Exploitation – Preventive Measures
  • Distribution of Wealth / Income and Widening of Gaps among Social Classes
  • Structural Obstacles still Inhibiting Mobility for Women Workers
  • Relativity of happy living and construction of housing facility
  • A cross cultural perspective of Subjective Well-beingness and Quality of Life
  • Natural Disasters and Man Made Disasters – Effects and Managing Complex situations
  • Grand Challenges of Hyper-Nutrition and Hypo-Nutrition
  • Psychosocial determinants and effects of domestic violence in female and children
  • Spiritual War-fare and Inner Healing
  • Influence of ‘Faith’ ‘Belief’ vs. Mental Processes on Human Functions and Behaviours
  • Socio-Religious Adaptations and Spirituality
  •  ‘Spiritual Well-beingness’ among the Religious Sects
  • Religious Tolerance, Sustainable Peace, Communal Harmony, Universality of Humanity a Reality?
  • Innovations in Curriculum in Educational Institutions
  • Graduate Research Training and Postgraduate Research Supervision vs. Developing Human Relationship
  • Professional Training and Supervision vs. Psycho-Social Growth Process
  • Support Behaviour on Marital Happiness
  • Universality of Humanity – Interdisciplinary Dimensions
  • Brain Mechanisms for Ethnicity, Race, Culture, and Colour
  • Preservation, Distribution, Contribution and Donation of Resources (air, water, food, technology etc) for the benefit of the needy brethren
  • Restructuring of National Economies to go in par with the Globalization
  • Emotionality of One Parental Children and Social Consequences
  • Psychology of Human Hated, Vengeance, Violence, Aggression vs. Recovery and Healing
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation of Children who are Trained on Arms and Conflicts
  • Multidimensional Approach to Therapeutic Healing through Psychotherapy
  • Physical Pain – It's Management – A Medical View
  • Physical Pain – It's Management – A Psychological View
  • Psychological Therapies – Could they be Combined
  • The Collaborative Psychology – Creating Reciprocal Relationships with Medical Professionals
  • Spiritual Practices in Psychotherapy and Tools for Enhancing Psychological Health
  • Multidimensional Perfectionism and Predicting Well-Being
  • Ethical Practice and Risk Management with Life Threatening Patients
  • Recognizing Rationale when Working with Older Adults
  • An Investigation of Students’ Violence in Campus Communities
  • Partner Intimacy and Relationship as Contributory Factors on Job Satisfaction and Productivity
  • Parental Violence and Neglect vs. Children’s Attitudes and Poly-victimization
  • Veterans – Will They Transform tomorrow’s Psychology?
  • Dependability on Psychographs when Measuring Brain Faculties
  • Religious Beliefs Searching for Higher Meaning and Strong Support for Social Organization
  • Passionate Relationship for Happy Married Life and Future Healthy Family
  • Contemporary Psychology and Effective Behaviour
  • Consequences of Deforestation on Human Behaviour
  • Resources for Personal Change and Growth for Better Living
  • Complementary Medical Systems for Minimizing Human Suffering
  • Foundations for Satisfying Interpersonal / Inter-Cultural Relationships
  • Impacts of Environmental Pollution vs. Human Functions
  • Emergency Resuscitation vs. Emotionality of Rescuers
  • Competitive Globalization vs. Transforming “Warring Swords into Farming Ploughs”
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