2016 International Academic Conference on Business Las Vegas

2016 International Academic Conference on Business Las Vegas 2nd to 5th October 2016 Las Vegas, United States of America Please join The Clute Institute for our 2016 International Academic Conference on Business Las Vegas. The aim of the conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers to present their ideas, proposals, or completed research. Enquiries: Contact@CluteInstitute.com Web address: http://cibusinessvegas.com/ Sponsored by: Clute Institute

The Second IAFOR International Conference on Technology in the Classroom - Hawaii 2017 (IICTCHawaii2017)

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) invites you to participate in The Second IAFOR International Conference on Technology in the Classroom – Hawaii 2017 (IICTCHawaii2017) and enjoy the beautiful and tropical island of Hawaii. Held alongside The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Hawaii 2017 (IICLLHawaii2017), and The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2017 (IICEHawaii2017) at The Hawai'i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A., from Sunday, January 8 - Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Join us as we discuss this year's conference theme, "Educating for Change" along with IICTCHawaii2017 Conference Chair, Curtis Ho, Professor at University of Hawai'i, USA. This IAFOR conference welcomes submissions from all over the world and we encourage you to join us in Honolulu, Hawaii to share your research and knowledge in an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary setting. To submit an abstract for presentation or participate as an audience member, please visit the website or contact us for more information. Submission Deadline: September 1, 2016 Submit an abstract: http://iafor.org/cfp Visit the conference website: http://iafor.org/conferences/iictchawaii2017/ Enquiries: iictchawaii@iafor.org ***Join IAFOR at IICTCHawaii2017 to: -Deliver your research findings to a global audience -Have your work published in the conference proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, open access IAFOR Journals -Benefit from IAFOR's interdisciplinary focus by hearing the latest research on Technology in the Classroom, Education, Language Learning and more! -Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event -Participate in interactive audience sessions -Access international networking opportunities *Discounts on registration fees are available for those able to pay registration fees early. Please see the registration page for details: http://iafor.org/iictchawaii2017-registration/ *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer discounts in appreciation of your support. Please contact us for details. *See the full schedule of our conferences in Japan, Dubai, Hawaii, Barcelona and the UK on our website. ***The 2017 conference theme The IICTCHawaii2017 conference theme is "Educating for Change". "Technology" and "change" are two of the most commonplace words in education today. For educators, learners, policy makers, and researchers the questions and concerns frequently revolve around managing constantly changing technology, claims for improvements that technology will bring to the classroom and beyond, and changes that learners and teachers must accommodate themselves to. However, "educating for change" is not about any of these concerns. "For" forces us to examine the changes we wish to create first. What are our purposes? Why do we value certain changes over others? And then, how do we apply technology for the purpose of realising those changes? A useful lens is to return to underlying definitions of learning to help us examine some of the changes that are possible in learning. Applying technology to education and learning can change our behavior and the behaviors of our learners. We have all established new habits of mind through our interaction with technology. Technology can be a powerful tool to augment learners' capacities to construct and therefore change knowledge and change themselves. Technology may free us from old frames of reference by allowing learners and teachers to communicate farther and faster and with more people with more varied personal experiences than ever before. However, technology will not help us achieve any of those changes without choosing them first, keeping those choices in mind, and then using the expertise of others. When technologists learn from psychologists, designers, sociologists, and economists or artists we can best reach our desired goals. This conference, part of IAFOR's global conference series on education in its broadest sense brings together teachers, researchers and distinguished professors from around the world to share their insights. The goal is to broaden awareness of different contexts in the pursuit of synergies and solutions. We look forward to your active participation in this vital field of future-oriented academic activity of The International Academic Forum. In conjunction with our global partners, including the University of Hawaii at Manoa, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you in 2017. ***Hawaii 2017 Organizing Committee Professor Curtis Ho – The University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA Professor Sue Jackson – Birkbeck, University of London, UK Dr. Joseph Haldane – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Professor Stuart D. B. Picken – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Professor Barbara Lockee – Virginia Tech, USA Professor Steve Cornwell – Osaka Jogakuin University, Osaka, Japan Professor Ted O'Neill – Gakushuin University, Japan Kiyoshi Mana – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) ***About IAFOR and its events IAFOR welcomes thousands of academics to our conferences each year, which range in size from around 100 to in excess of 500 attendees. They do so because of the supportive and nurturing research environment, because of the unique networking opportunities, and because of the strength of the organization's platform. Our conferences are meticulously planned and programmed under the direction of prominent academics to ensure that they offer programs of the highest level, and are also quite unique in the way in which they are supported by some of the world's leading academic institutions, including the University of London (UK), Virginia Tech (USA), Monash University (Australia), Barcelona University (Spain), Waseda University (Japan), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR). IAFOR's credibility has enabled it to become a genuine pioneer, and has grown to be the most respected and trusted organization encouraging international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study. The organization is a formative influence in providing new research avenues and visionary development solutions necessary in our rapidly emerging globalized world. We welcome you to engage in this expanding global academic community of individuals and network of institutions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our future events, as we break new ground, together. To learn more about IAFOR - http://iafor.org ***IAFOR's Conferences on Technology in the Classroom Our conference programmes in technology encourage scholars and practitioners to reflect on both the positive and practical implementations of technology in teaching and research, as well as to consider questions of rights, responsibilities, and trust, as well as concepts such as hegemony, ownership, control, transparency and censorship. To learn more about these events, please see: http://iafor.org/technology-education-information-society/ ***The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017 IICTCHawaii2017 is part of The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017, which runs Thursday, January 5 – Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and comprises two events: Event 1) East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery (January 5-7, 2017) Event 2) Educating for Change (January 8-10, 2017) Take full advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017 by staying for the full duration of the series. Attending both events offers the opportunity to hear research from and deliver your research to academics from a broad variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Registrants for The IAFOR International Conference on Technology in the Classroom – Hawaii 2017 may attend Events 1 & 2, and present an extra paper or poster (subject to passing peer review) for a discounted additional fee of just $200.

Thirteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability - Fluminense Federal University and Niteroi City Administration

Thirteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Brazil 19-21 January 2017 http://onsustainability.com/NiteroiConference-2017 CALL FOR PAPERS The Thirteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability will be held at the Fluminense Federal University in Niteroi, Brazil, 19-21 January 2017. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, virtual lightning talks, virtual posters, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes: Theme 1: Environmental Sustainability Theme 2: Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context Theme 3: Sustainability Policy and Practice Theme 4: Sustainability Education 2017 SPECIAL FOCUS - Pathways to Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for State and Society CONFERENCE SUBMISSION DEADLINES We welcome the submission of proposals to the conference at any time of the year before the final Late Proposal Deadline. All proposals will be reviewed within two to four weeks of submission. The Early Proposal Deadline for submissions is *19 June 2016*. For a complete list of deadlines, visit our website. A COLLECTION OF JOURNALS The On Sustainability Journal Collection consists of four journals and an annual review. The On Sustainability Journal Collection encourages the widest range of submissions and aims to foster the highest standards of intellectual excellence. Articles may be submitted by in-person and virtual participants as well as Community Members. Journals in the On Sustainability Journal Collection are indexed by: The Australian Research Council (ERA), Economics and Finance Directory (Cabell's), Educational Curriculum & Methods Directory (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Environment Complete (EBSCO), Environment Index (EBSCO), Environment Engineering Collection: India (EBSCO), Scopus, SocINDEX with Full Text (EBSCO), Sociology Source International (EBSCO), Sustainability Reference Center (EBSCO), Ulrich's Periodicals Director CONFERENCE AND KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY PARTNERS - Niterói City Administration - Fluminense Federal University (UFF) - Biomass and Water Management Research Center (NAB) - International Institute for the Inclusive Museum (iiiM) For more information and to submit a proposal visit: http://onsustainability.com/NiteroiConference-2017 Please forward this announcement to your colleagues and students who may be interested. Enquiries: support@onsustainability.com Web address: http://onsustainability.com/NiteroiConference-2017 Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnSustainability Sponsored by: On Sustainability Knowledge Community / Common Ground Publishing

The Second IAFOR International Conference on Education - Hawaii 2017 (IICEHawaii2017)

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) invites you to participate in The Second IAFOR International Conference on Education - Hawaii 2017 (IICEHawaii2017) and enjoy the beautiful and tropical island of Hawaii. Held alongside The IAFOR International Conference on Technology in the Classroom – Hawaii 2017 (IICTCHawaii2017), and The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning - Hawaii 2017 (IICLLHawaii2017) at The Hawai'i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A., from Sunday, January 8 - Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Join us as we discuss this year's conference theme, "Educating for Change" along with IICTCHawaii2017 Conference Chair, Curtis Ho, Professor at University of Hawai'i, USA. This IAFOR conference welcomes submissions from all over the world and we encourage you to join us in Honolulu, Hawaii to share your research and knowledge in an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary setting. To submit an abstract for presentation or participate as an audience member, please visit the website or contact us for more information. Submission Deadline: September 1, 2016 Submit an abstract: http://iafor.org/cfp Visit the conference website: http://iafor.org/conferences/iicehawaii2017/ Enquiries: iicehawaii@iafor.org ***Join IAFOR at IICEHawaii2017 to: -Deliver your research findings to a global audience -Have your work published in the conference proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, open access IAFOR Journals -Benefit from IAFOR's interdisciplinary focus by hearing the latest research on Education, Language Learning, the Social Sciences and more! -Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event -Participate in interactive audience sessions -Access international networking opportunities *Discounts on registration fees are available for those able to pay registration fees early. Please see the registration page for details: http://iafor.org/iicehawaii2017-registration/ *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer discounts in appreciation of your support. Please contact us for details. *See the full schedule of our conferences in Japan, Dubai, Hawaii, Barcelona and the UK on our website. ***The 2017 conference theme The IICEHawaii2017 conference theme is "Educating for Change". Why are we in teaching and learning if not to be able to help enrich the lives of our students? Educational institutions at all levels, and of all types, should continue to strive for social change in today's world. Beyond the seeming simplicity of our conference theme, however, is great scope for wide-ranging responses to just how we go about educating for change by examining the inherent challenges and responsibilities faced by educators the world over. Education, too frequently, is the victim of politics, and worse, sometimes ideologies. Politicians and bureaucrats devise and implement policies to effect change ranging from curriculum structure and goals to manipulating budgets on behalf of interest groups and their lobbyists. Questions relating to accountability, transparent governance and community relations are too frequently avoided. Within the classroom itself, bridging the gap between policy, theory, and practice, whether traditional or virtual, teachers and professors de facto become, at varying levels, agents for change. Beyond providing students with resources for study in given fields, they also support them by often being seen as acting not merely as mentors, but also as role models. These issues are part of the global transformation affecting all human civilization. How can we as teachers function effectively in a very uncertain environment? How do we help to equip our students with the intellectual and existential tools they require? How do we narrow the gap between theory and practice? How do we make decisions about curriculum and course context in the face of political pressure and social norms? What is the role of interdisciplinary studies in educating for change? And, at the macro level, how can we stimulate awareness of issues such as education assisting the promotion of social justice? This conference, part of IAFOR's global conference series on education in its broadest sense brings together teachers, researchers and distinguished professors from around the world to share their insights. The goal is to broaden awareness of different contexts in the pursuit of synergies and solutions. We look forward to your active participation in this vital field of future-oriented academic activity of The International Academic Forum. In conjunction with our global partners, including the University of Hawaii at Manoa, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you in 2017. ***IICEHawaii2017 Organizing Committee Professor Curtis Ho – The University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA Professor Sue Jackson – Birkbeck, University of London, UK Dr. Joseph Haldane – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Professor Stuart D. B. Picken – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Professor Barbara Lockee – Virginia Tech, USA Professor Steve Cornwell – Osaka Jogakuin University, Osaka, Japan Professor Ted O'Neill – Gakushuin University, Japan Kiyoshi Mana – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) ***About IAFOR and its events IAFOR welcomes thousands of academics to our conferences each year, which range in size from around 100 to in excess of 500 attendees. They do so because of the supportive and nurturing research environment, because of the unique networking opportunities, and because of the strength of the organization's platform. Our conferences are meticulously planned and programmed under the direction of prominent academics to ensure that they offer programs of the highest level, and are also quite unique in the way in which they are supported by some of the world's leading academic institutions, including the University of London (UK), Virginia Tech (USA), Monash University (Australia), Barcelona University (Spain), Waseda University (Japan), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR). IAFOR's credibility has enabled it to become a genuine pioneer, and has grown to be the most respected and trusted organization encouraging international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study. The organization is a formative influence in providing new research avenues and visionary development solutions necessary in our rapidly emerging globalized world. We welcome you to engage in this expanding global academic community of individuals and network of institutions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our future events, as we break new ground, together. To learn more about IAFOR - http://iafor.org ***IAFOR's Education Conferences IAFOR has several annual Conferences on Education, exploring common themes in different ways to develop a shared research agenda which develops interdisciplinary discussion, heightens intercultural awareness and promotes international exchange. To learn more about them, please visit the education conference page: http://iafor.org/education/ ***Join The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017 IICEHawaii2017 is part of The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017, which runs Thursday, January 5 – Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and comprises two events: Event 1) East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery (January 5-7, 2017) Event 2) Educating for Change (January 8-10, 2017) Take full advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017 by staying for the full duration of the series. Attending both events offers the opportunity to hear research from and deliver your research to academics from a broad variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Registrants for The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2017 may attend Events 1 & 2, and present an extra paper or poster (subject to passing peer review) for a discounted additional fee of just $200.

International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies (SSHIS-16) Sept. 14-15, 2016 Dubai (UAE)

International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies (SSHIS-16) Sept. 14-15, 2016 Dubai (UAE) 14th to 15th September 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates New Submissions/Posters/Abstracts are Open and Last Date of Submission of Paper is: June 6, 2016 The conference proceedings book with ISBN Number; CD and certificate participation/presentation will be distributed to the conference participants at the conference registration desk The conference welcomes paper submissions from all disciplines on topics including but not limited to: -Anthropology -Art History -Arts -English -History -Information Science -Islamic Studies -Language -Linguistics -Literature -Local Government -Multidisciplinary Studies -Museums and Heritage -Music -Occupational Science -Philosophy -Poetry -Politics -Psychology -Religious Studies -Social Sciences -Sociology -Women's history -Children and Youth -Communications and Media -Conflict resolution -Creativity -Disaster Management -Discourse -Film studies -GLBT Studies -Gender studies -Globalization -HIV/AIDS -Human Rights -Sexuality and eroticism -Spirituality -Sustainable development -Tourism -Urban studies -Violence PAPER SUBMISSION THROUGH EMAIL Email the formatted paper according to the .doc template paper (in .doc or .docx format) at email id - info@icehm.org and mention the conference title/name as well as city of the conference in that email. OR ONLINE PAPER SUBMISSION Full-length Papers, Short Papers, Posters and Abstracts are invited that address the themes and topics for the conference, including figures, tables and references of novel research material. Please click the link: http://www.icehm.org/paper_submission.php to submit your full-length papers/abstracts/posters for the conference Enquiries: info@icehm.org Web address: http://icehm.org/2016/09/14/85 Sponsored by: ICEHM CONFERENCE VENUE Holiday Inn Dubai - Downtown Dubai Al Rigga Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: 0124 455 1 260 (Reservations) 971-4-2288889 (Front Desk) Email of Hotel: walid.mahmoud@ihg.com

Headphones on the Past: Interpretation and Presentation of Heritage Sites

Headphones on the Past: Interpretation and Presentation of Heritage Sites 25th to 28th May 2017 Malta, Malta Heritage interpreters, curators and site managers: Let's examine ancient traditions of the use of sound and stone and learn how to recognize physical features of heritage sites that could suggest this practice toward potential applications today. Enquiries: IPHS@OTSF.org Web address: http://www.otsf.org/heritage-conference.html Sponsored by: The OTS Foundation, ICOMOS International Committee on Interpretation and Presentation of Heritage Sites, Heritage Malta

12th POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

All India Entrance Examination on: 29.05.2016

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATI RAJ (Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION - CORRIGENDUM

12^th POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (PGDRDM)

August2016 to July2017

 

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is a premier national center of excellence in rural development. It builds capacities of the rural development functionaries, elected representatives, academicians and young students through inter-related activities of teaching, training, research, action research and consultancy. The NIRDPR faculty comprises experienced academicians and development practitioners. For more details about the Institute and the PGDRDM, please visit our Website www.nird.org.in/pgdrdm. The NIRDPR announces its twelfth fully residential One-year 'Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM)' with an aim to create a committed and competent cadre of rural development professionals in the country. The programme seeks to impart management techniques that will enhance the understanding of the paradigm and practice of rural development.

 

ELIGIBILITY:  Graduation in any discipline from a UGC recognised University. Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation before 1^stAugust, 2016, may also apply.

 

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of candidates will be made through a process of All-India Entrance Test which will test the verbal, quantitative and analytical competencies of the students including English Language. Group Discussion and Personal Interviews will be conducted for the short-listed candidates.

 

ENTRANCE TEST:  The Entrance Test will be conducted on 29.05.2016 at the following centres: Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dimapur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Patna, Pune and Thiruvanantapuram.  However, NIRDPR reserves the right to cancel any of the centres or add new centres for any administrative reasons and assign any other centre to the applicants.

 

PROGRAMME DURATION:  (One year) August 2016 – July 2017

 

COURSE FEE: For Open / OBC Category`1.60 Lakhs (excluding boarding and lodging) For SC/ST/PWD category `1.25 Lakhs(excluding boarding and lodging)

 

Board and Lodging: The annual board and lodging expenses will be approximately `1,00,000. Accommodation will be given to the students in NIRDPRHostel. 

 

Caution Deposit:  A refundable Caution Deposit of `10,000 is to be paid along with the First Trimester Fee.

 

Seat Registration Fee:  Upon selection, a non-refundable Seat Registration Fee of `20,000 should be paid by the Indian students. This amount will be adjusted against the First Trimester Fee.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.  Ten students will be eligible for NIRDPR's Scholarship based on their performance.

2.The North Eastern Council, Shillong, will be approached for giving fellowships to economically backward students of North Eastern states.

 

RESERVATION: Reservations for the students of the SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and Persons with Disability (PWD) will be made as per Government of India's policies. 

 

PLACEMENT: NIRDPR will endeavour to make placements on successful completion of the PGDRDM, but does not guarantee the same.  However, all the students of the previous Batches of the PGDRDM have been placed.  The same trend is expected to continue.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Application form to be filled online from our website (www.nird.org.in/pgdrdm).The applications sent by post will also be accepted through downloadable form available in our website.  The filled in online (Hard copy) /downloaded applicationform should be submitted along with the Application Fee of `200 (`100/- for SC/ST and PWD candidates) through an Account PayeeDemand Draft drawn in favour of NIRD- PGDRDM, payable at Hyderabad. The filled in application form should be sent to the Coordinator (Admissions), Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Distance Education, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, India, so as to reach on or before 25.05.2016. 

 

Last date for receipt of applications from the students of North Eastern States, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep is 25.05.2016.  Applications received after the cut-off date shall be rejected. NIRDPR reserves the right to make changes to the Diploma Programme, its design/content and the process of selection, depending upon the exigencies without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

 

Address for sending Filled-in Online Application/Downloaded form along with required Xerox copies of the certificates:

 

Coordinator (Admissions)

Centre for P G Studies and Distance Education

National Institute of Rural Development&Panchayati Raj

Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, India

Phone No.: 91-040-24008460; Mobile: 8499865285

Telefax: 91-040-24008522/572

Email: pgdrdmadmission@gmail.com

Web: www.nird.org.in/pgdrdm