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Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 12 – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies

Publications — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:18:41 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 8 – Issue 2 Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), China Published: December 30, 2023 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.8.2 Dear Readers, If a few issues ago I had expressed the hope that there might be a let-up of crises for humanity in the ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education: Call for Papers

Publications — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 01:09:35 +0000

Volume 12 – Issue 1: The Language Learning in Education Issue Submissions open: Tuesday January 16, 2024 Submissions close: Friday February 26 (9am JST), 2024 Target publication date: Thursday May 30, 2024 As the call goes out for submissions for our next Language Learning in Education issue, there exists a world in substantially more chaos and calamity. ...

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Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 3 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Studies in Education

Publications — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:35:02 +0000

Welcome to the Studies Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 2 – Studies in Education Editor: Pearl Subban, Monash University, Australia Published: December 8 2023 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.3 Dear Readers, In our rapidly evolving world, education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future. Its transformative power can either perpetuate inequalities ...

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Conference Report: WorldCALL2023

IAFOR — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:11:51 +0000

In November of this year, IAFOR hosted WorldCALL2023 – CALL in Critical Times in Chiang Mai, Thailand, bringing together 100 onsite delegates and over 50 virtual participants for meaningful dialogue onComputer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). WorldCALL2023 began with an invigorating first day dedicated to workshops. The morning session offered insights into developing effective language learning materials, ...

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Conference Report: ACE2023

IAFOR — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:21:46 +0000

From November 22-25, 2023, scholars and professionals convened at the Toshi Center Hotel in Tokyo for The 15th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2023). We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the distinguished speakers, esteemed delegates, and tireless contributors who made this event a resounding success. This event with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka ...

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Now Published: Volume 12 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship

Publications — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:02:28 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 12 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Bernard Montoneri, Taipei, Taiwan Co-Editor: Alyson Miller, Deakin University, Australia Published: November 24, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0608 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijl.12.2 It is our great pleasure and my personal honour as the editor-in-chief to introduce Volume 12 Issue 2 of the IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship. ...

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Conference Report: KAMC/MediAsia2023

IAFOR — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:37:02 +0000

The 4th Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media and Culture (KAMC2023) was held with The 14th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2023) and saw a doubling of numbers since last year, with more than 260 delegates from over 35 countries! This hybrid conference was opened by IAFOR Chairman and CEO, Dr Joseph Haldane, who ...

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IAFOR Global Innovation and Value Summit 2023 (GIVS2023)

Clive Staples Lewis — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:07:43 +0000

Moving Forward with ESG: Scoring for Value Creation ESGとともに前進：価値創造に向けたスコアリング *日本語は英語の後* IAFOR is excited to announce the IAFOR Global Innovation and Value Summit 2023 (GIVS2023), in collaboration with ESG-Integration Research and Education Center (ESG-IREC), OSIPP at Osaka University and the Value Research Center (VRC) at Doshisha University. 共催: 大阪大学大学院国際公共政策研究科ESG-インテグレーション研究教育センター: 同志社大学価値研究センター Date: Friday 17 November 2023, 10:00-17:30 ...

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Conference Report: BCE/BAMC2023

IAFOR — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:45:53 +0000

Barcelona is a city that never fails to deliver excitement and stimulation, and this vibrant cultural hub is always a great setting for an IAFOR event. This year was no different and over 350 delegates from more than 65 countries attended The 4th Barcelona Conference on Education (BCE2023), held alongside The 4th Barcelona Conference on ...

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Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education

Publications — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 02:11:43 +0000

Welcome to the Technology Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 2 – Technology in Education Editor: Michael P. Menchaca, University of Hawaii at Manoa Associate Editors: Daniel L. Hoffman, University of Hawaii at Manoa Devayani Tirthali, Research Associate, India Published: August 26, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.2 Dear Readers, Another year, another ...

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Now Published: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities

Publications — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:33:41 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities: Volume 10 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Alfonso J. García-Osuna, from Hofstra University & The City University of New York, Kingsborough New York, USA. Published: August 16, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0616 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.10.1 Dear readers, In line with established tradition, this volume represents our continuing endeavour to unfurl the vast tapestry of ...

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Conference Report: The IAFOR European Conference Series 2023

IAFOR — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:20:47 +0000

The IAFOR European Conference Series 2023 (ECE/ECLL/ECAH/EGen2023), held between July 13–17, 2023 at SOAS University of London and UCL, UK, has successfully concluded, reinforcing The International Academic Forum (IAFOR)'s commitment to the advancement of international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study, teaching and research. With over 750 participants hailing from over 75 countries, the event underlined the ...

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Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies

Publications — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:55:46 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 8 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), China Published: July 5, 2023 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.8.1 Dear Readers, Welcome to the summer 2023 issue of IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies. As the world is slowly digging itself out of the ...

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Conference Report: PCE/PCAH2023

IAFOR — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:58:25 +0000

The 2nd Paris Conference on Education (PCE2023) and The 2nd Paris Conference on the Arts & Humanities (PCAH2023) were held between June 16-19 at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris. These concurrent conferences illuminated the intricate nexus between Education and Arts & Humanities, providing attendees a vibrant forum to delve into the pedagogical intricacies ...

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Now Published: Volume 12 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship

Publications — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:01:36 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 12 – Issue 1 – World Fairy Tales and Folklore Editor-in-Chief: Bernard Montoneri, Taipei, Taiwan Co-Editor: Alyson Miller, Deakin University, Australia Published: June 7, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0608 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijl.12.1 It is our great pleasure and my personal honour as the editor-in-chief to introduce Volume 12 Issue 1 of the ...

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Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education

Publications — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:16:14 +0000

Welcome to the Language Learning in Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart, Professor Emerita, Texas Woman’s University, USA Published: May 31, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.1 Greetings readers! In the months that have passed since the last issue of the IAFOR Journal of ...

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Conference Report: ACAH/ACSS2023

IAFOR — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:31:38 +0000

From May 26-29, 2023, scholars and professionals convened at the Toshi Center Hotel in Tokyo for The 14th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2023) and The 14th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2023). These tandem conferences emphasised the intrinsic links between the disciplines of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences, offering a rigorous ...

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Conference Report: ACAS/ACCS2023

IAFOR — Mon, 29 May 2023 05:54:11 +0000

Between May 19-22, IAFOR hosted both The 13th Asian Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS2023) and The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2023) at the Toshi Center Hotel in Tokyo. These parallel events illuminated the intricate intersections of Asian Studies and Cultural Studies, providing a multidisciplinary platform for scholars and professionals to delve deep into ...

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Conference Report: ERI2023

IAFOR — Mon, 01 May 2023 05:15:55 +0000

Held between April 21-24 at Virginia Tech in Washington DC, The 3rd IAFOR International Conference on Educational Research and Innovation (ERI2023) successfully brought together professionals and academics focused on the evolving landscape of education. The emphasis on both research and innovation was evident throughout, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of contemporary educational methodologies and strategies. ...

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Conference Report: ACP/ACERP/AGen2023

IAFOR — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:00:11 +0000

The 13th Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ACP2023), The 13th Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy (ACERP2023) and The 9th Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology (AGen2023), held from March 31, 2023 to April 3, 2023 at the Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, has successfully concluded, reinforcing The International Academic Forum ...

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Conference Report: ACEID2023

IAFOR — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:15:28 +0000

From March 27-30, 2023, Tokyo's Toshi Center Hotel became a hub for innovative thoughts and ideas during The 9th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2023). This conference was a shining example of IAFOR's determination to champion interdisciplinary dialogues that propel education and international development into new horizons. This hybrid conference was held in ...

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Professor Jun Arima named President of IAFOR

IAFOR — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:32:05 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jun Arima as the new President of IAFOR. He succeeds Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino in this role. The President is the senior academic officer of the organisation. In this role, Professor Arima is the Honorary Chair of the International Academic Advisory Board, as well as both the ...

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Professor Anne Boddington Named Executive Vice-President and Provost of IAFOR

IAFOR — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:31:31 +0000

IAFOR is happy to welcome Professor Anne Boddington to the senior management team. As Executive Vice-President and Provost of IAFOR, Professor Boddington will report to the Chairman and CEO, overseeing the academic programs, research and policies of the forum. She will also assist in managing the intersections of intellectual, economic, and operational processes such that ...

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IAFOR President Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino to Step Down

IAFOR — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:25:48 +0000

His Excellency Professor Toshiya Hoshino, has stepped down from the role of President of IAFOR as he takes on a senior position at the United Nations in Geneva. He was confirmed as an Inspector of the Joint Inspection Unit of the UN system (JIU) by the UN General Assembly. Ambassador Hoshino, who has served on ...

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Conference Report: SEACE2023

IAFOR — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:15:16 +0000

The 4th Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE2023) successfully brought together professionals, enthusiasts, and experts from diverse backgrounds to explore, challenge, and celebrate the evolving landscape of education in the Southeast Asian region. This event, held in partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU) and the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 7 – Issue 2

Publications — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:01:56 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 7 – Issue 2 Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), China Published: January 31, 2023 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.7.2 Welcome to Volume 7 Issue 2 of the IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies Dear Readers, According to one calendar, the year 2022 is already ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities: Volume 9 – Issue 2

Publications — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:31:20 +0000

Welcome to the winter 2022 issue of IAFOR Journal of Arts and Humanities IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities: Volume 9 – Issue 2 Editor: Dr Alfonso J. García-Osuna Hofstra University and The City University of New York, United States Published: December 31, 2022 ISSN: 2187-0616 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.9.2 The winter 2023 Issue contains six articles plus ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Call for Papers

Publications — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:01:10 +0000

Volume 11 – Issue 1: The Language Learning in Education Issue Submissions open: Monday January 16, 2023 Submissions close: Friday February 24 (9am JST), 2023 Target publication date: Friday May 26, 2023 Educators engaged in teaching and researching the teaching and learning of second and additional languages continue to encounter new challenges and face the ...

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Now Published: Volume 10 – Issue 3 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Studies in Education

Publications — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:38:48 +0000

Welcome to the Studies in Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 10 – Issue 3 – Studies in Education Editor: Pearl Subban, Monash University, Australia Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: December 4, 2022 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.3 Greetings readers! So much of our world has changed. Human interaction has been profoundly impacted by the global pandemic, ...

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IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies now in Scopus

Publications — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:33:43 +0000

We are delighted to announce that from summer 2022, the IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies will be listed in Elsevier’s Scopus database. Scopus is the #1 curated abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, covering over 23,000 journals. By being included in Scopus it will mean the visibility of research from the journal will be ...

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IAFOR Internship Programme | Event Support Staff in Honolulu, Hawaii

Clive Staples Lewis — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:20:18 +0000

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is looking for undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral-level students to work at The IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE2023), to be held at the Hawai'i Convention Center in January 2023.

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THE Campus Live Japan: Exclusive Discount for IAFOR Members

IAFOR — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:44:04 +0000

IAFOR is happy to support Times Higher Education (THE) as they launch their first Campus Live event in Japan this December 13-14 at Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. As a strategic partner for the event, IAFOR is happy to offer our Members, as well as registered delegates for The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022), a 50% ...

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Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship

Publications — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:56:09 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 11 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Bernard Montoneri, Taipei, Taiwan Co-Editor: Alyson Miller, Deakin University, Australia Published: October 28, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0608 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijl.11.1 It is our great pleasure and my personal honour as the Editor-in-Chief to introduce Volume 11 Issue 1 of the IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship. ...

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Announcing The Global Innovation Value Summit (GIVS2022)

IAFOR — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:43:51 +0000

As climate change affects people around the world, concepts like the UN’s SDGs and ESG frameworks have been pushed to the forefront of global discussion. Join IAFOR on November 18, 2022, as we host The Global Innovation Value Summit (GIVS2022), a symposium on the future of ESG and Value in collaboration with the IAFOR Research ...

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IAFOR Announces Partnership with Times Higher Education

IAFOR — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:32:23 +0000

IAFOR has entered a strategic partnership with London-based Times Higher Education (THE) to cooperate on events held in Japan, and globally. In an age where interconnectivity and internationalisation has become increasingly important, both organisations have recognised the value of higher education without borders. As event organisers, both IAFOR and Times Higher Education are aiming to ...

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Japan to Resume Visa-free Entry

IAFOR — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:15:20 +0000

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will resume visa-free entry for individual visitors on October 11, bringing border regulations back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in over two years. Prior to the pandemic, 68 countries and regions, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United States, were permitted visa-free short-term travel ...

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Now Published: Volume 10 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education –Technology in Education

Publications — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 02:21:36 +0000

Welcome to the Technology in Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 10 – Issue 2 – Technology in Education Editor: Michael P. Menchaca Associate Editors: Daniel L. Hoffman and Devayani Tirthali Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: August 27, 2022 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.2 Greetings readers! The current issue comes to press amongst a sense of reflection ...

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Summer 2022 IAFOR Conference Report

IAFOR — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:07:13 +0000

In July, IAFOR hosted a series of conferences in Porto (ECADE2022) and London (ECE2022 / ECLL2022 / EGen2022 / ECAH2022 / EuroMedia2022), as it continued to refine and develop its hybrid conference model, offering an opportunity to reimagine events by enhancing and renewing engagement opportunities onsite, online and in hybrid form. It was no surprise ...

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SMU-IRC Lecture | Women and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities

IAFOR — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:08:37 +0000

On June 29, IAFOR will be hosting a free online lecture titled “Women and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities” in collaboration with The IAFOR Research Centre (IRC) at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University, and Singapore Management University (SMU). This event is organised as part of SMU’s “Thought Leadership Series”, organised by ...

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Ambassador Toshiya Hoshino Named IAFOR President

IAFOR — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:20:51 +0000

The IAFOR Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of His Excellency Professor Toshiya Hoshino as the organisation’s new President. Ambassador Hoshino, who has served on the IAFOR Board of Directors since 2019, will succeed Professor Steve Cornwell, who passed in April of this year. The President of IAFOR is the senior academic ...

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Now Published: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education

Publications — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:31:12 +0000

Welcome to the Language Learning in Education issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart Associate Editors: Hasan Al-Wadi, & Murielle El Hajj Nahas Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: May 27, 2022 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.1 Multilingualism, second language acquisition, and second language learning continue to take ...

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IAFOR Webinar Series Episode 2: Writing an Abstract for Maximum Impact – Report

IAFOR — Mon, 30 May 2022 03:38:47 +0000

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, IAFOR hosted the second instalment of its free Zoom webinar series, titled “Writing an Abstract for Maximum Impact”, with the Editors of the IAFOR Journal of Education, Yvonne Masters, Issue Editors Michael Menchaca and Pearl Subban, and Associate Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship, Murielle El Hajj ...

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Free IAFOR Webinar Series – Episode 2: Writing an Abstract for Maximum Impact

IAFOR — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:14:53 +0000

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, IAFOR will be hosting the second instalment of its free Zoom webinar series, titled “Writing an Abstract for Maximum Impact”, with the Executive Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Education Yvonne Masters, Issue Editors Michael Menchaca and Pearl Subban, and Associate Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship ...

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Obituary: Professor Steve Cornwell (1956-2022), President of IAFOR (2016-2022)

IAFOR — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:53:16 +0000

Professor Steve Cornwell (1956-2022) President of IAFOR (2016-2022) It is with great sadness that we write of the passing of the President of IAFOR, Professor Steve Cornwell, who died of cancer earlier this week in Osaka, Japan. He was Chairman of the International Academic Advisory Board, and a member of the Board of Directors. He ...

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Free Webinar with the Editors of the IAFOR Journal of Education: Report

IAFOR — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:06:34 +0000

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, IAFOR hosted a free Zoom webinar with the Executive Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Education, Dr Yvonne Masters, and the Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education Issue, Dr Michael Menchaca. A Scopus-indexed journal with three main issues a year and the scope for special ...

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Indexing & Scopus: IAFOR Journal of Education

Publications — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:48 +0000

One of the most frequent questions that we are asked about the IAFOR Journal of Education is whether it is indexed with Scopus. It is: we were granted Scopus indexing mid-2019. But what does this mean? Why should journals want to be indexed? And why Scopus? The IAFOR Journal of Education is currently indexed in ...

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Manuel Heitor, Former Minister of Science, Technology & Higher Education, Government of Portugal, Joins ECADE2022 as a Keynote Speaker

IAFOR — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:41:31 +0000

Manuel Heitor of the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, IN+/IST – University of Lisbon, and former Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education, Government of Portugal, has joined The European Conference on Arts, Design & Education (ECADE2022) as a keynote speaker. Dr Heitor has a wealth of experience in academia and government. His ...

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White Paper Launch: A Value Model for Responsible Business

IAFOR — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:41 +0000

On Friday, March 25, 2022, Professor Philip Sugai, the Director of the newly launched Value Research Center at Doshisha University, and Senior Research Fellow in the IAFOR Research Centre (IRC) was interviewed by Dr Joseph Haldane, Founder, Chairman & CEO of IAFOR, and Administrative Director of the IAFOR Research Centre (IRC). Professor Sugai and Dr ...

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IRC Webinar: A Value Model for Responsible Business

IAFOR — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:34:37 +0000

On Friday, March 25, 2022, Dr Joseph Haldane, Founder, Chairman & CEO of IAFOR and Administrative Director of the IAFOR Research Centre (IRC) will discuss the launch of the new Value Research Centre at Doshisha University with Professor Philip Sugai, the Director of the Value Research Centre, and Senior Research Fellow in the IRC. This ...

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Free Webinar with the Editors of the IAFOR Journal of Education

IAFOR — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:40:50 +0000

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, IAFOR will be hosting a free Zoom webinar with the Executive Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Education, Dr Yvonne Masters, and the Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education Issue, Dr Michael Menchaca. A Scopus-indexed journal with three main issues a year and the scope ...

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The Ukraine Conflict: Challenges and Opportunities for Post-1945 East Asia

IAFOR — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:47:16 +0000

In response to the emerging crisis in Europe, IAFOR will be hosting a free online panel titled “The Ukraine Conflict: Challenges and Opportunities for Post-1945 East Asia” in collaboration with The IAFOR Research Centre (IRC), at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University, and the Korea Foundation. This event is organised as ...

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Japan Reopens Borders to Foreign Nationals

IAFOR — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:45:43 +0000

After almost two full years of closed borders, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Government of Japan eased entry restrictions and is now accepting applications for foreign nationals to enter the country, including business travellers and those attending academic conferences. IAFOR will work with the Japanese health ministry to facilitate the entry of conference presenters ...

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Announcing New Publication: Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

IAFOR — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:59:58 +0000

The IAFOR Research Centre (IRC) at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) is pleased to announce the publication of Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crisis (Amsterdam University Press, 2022), the result of a joint project with the Leiden Asia Centre and the ...

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Call for Editor: IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship

Publications — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:44:10 +0000

The IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship Executive Editor, Dr Joseph Haldane, is looking for an experienced researcher to be appointed as Editor for the journal. The new Editor will be responsible for up to two issues per year. About the Journal The IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship aspires to find a balance between ...

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ASEAN Career Fair with Japan 2022 – Pre-event Symposium

IAFOR — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:05:17 +0000

IAFOR is excited to announce a Pre-event Symposium at the 10th ASEAN Career Fair with Japan, in collaboration with Singapore Management University (SMU), The IAFOR Research Centre (IRC), and the ESG-Integration Research and Education Centre (ESG-IREC) at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University. Friday, February 11, 2022 17:30-20:30 (JST) Online As ...

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KISA 13th Convention and APISA 15th Congress: Report

IAFOR — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:23:57 +0000

Operationalizing an East Asian Community of Peace and Development: Challenges and Opportunities Report by Haruko Satoh, Co-Director of the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University, Japan. The IAFOR Research Centre (IRC) at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) took part as co-organisers in a successful ...

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How to Maintain Academic Publication in Difficult Times

Publications — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 03:19:07 +0000

Today, November 25, 2021, a round table session was held at The 13th Asian Conference on Education (ACE) and three editors/ associate editors recorded their views on how to be resilient in times of difficulty. They were asked to provide strategies that they have found successful in maintaining their impetus to publish. I thank Pearl ...

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Announcement: IAFOR Journal of Education – Inclusive Education Issue

Publications — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:44:30 +0000

It is with regret that we are not continuing with the Inclusive Education issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education.

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IAFOR Research Centre to Co-host the KISA 13th Annual Convention & APISA 15th Congress

IAFOR — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:34:54 +0000

Operationalizing an East Asian Community of Peace and Development: Challenges and Opportunities On November 27-28, the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University will be part of the joint online KISA 13th Annual Convention and APISA 15th Annual Congress in collaboration with main host, The Graduate School of ...

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Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 5 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Undergraduate Education

Publications — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:16:19 +0000

Welcome to the Undergraduate Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 5 – Undergraduate Education Editor: Joseph (José) McClanahan Associate Editor: Huiyuan Ye Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: October 22, 2021 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.5 As we complete our second issue of Undergraduate Education for the IAFOR Journal of Education, I am acutely aware ...

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Special Event: “Pandemic as Polemic”, in Collaboration with CEAT, University of Barcelona

IAFOR — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:24:29 +0000

IAFOR, in collaboration with Centre Estudis Australians i Transnacionales (CEAT) at the University of Barcelona, will be hosting a special seminar titled “Pandemic as Polemic” in November, 2021. The seminar is sponsored by the University of Barcelona, Freixenet and the Australia Spain Business Association (ASBA), and will feature a wide range of academics speaking on ...

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Call for Reviewers: IAFOR Journal of Education – Inclusive Education

Publications — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:51:46 +0000

The IAFOR Journal of Education is an internationally reviewed and editorially independent Open Access interdisciplinary journal associated with IAFOR’s international conferences on education. The journal’s Executive Editor, Dr Yvonne Masters, is calling for reviewers to assist with the peer review process for the upcoming journal issue, Inclusive Education. About the Issue The IAFOR Journal of ...

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But I have presented at conferences!

Publications — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:31:17 +0000

As we continue to look at what is required to be a reviewer, we turn our attention to the criterion that states the requirement for an emerging publication record. Clearly this refers to having some publications already. But what are considered publications? What is "emerging"? We’ll take the second question first. My article has been ...

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Announcing The Paris Conference on Education (PCE2022) & The Paris Conference on Arts & Humanities (PCAH2022)

IAFOR — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:35:01 +0000

Call for Papers: The Paris Conference on Education (PCE2022) & The Paris Conference on Arts & Humanities (PCAH2022) The Paris Conference on Education (PCE2021) and The Paris Conference on Arts & Humanities (PCAH2021) will be held concurrently in July 2022, in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy ...

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“Post-Afghanistan America: Implications for Peace & Security in Asia” – An IAFOR Research Centre Roundtable

IAFOR — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:36:40 +0000

Thursday, October 7, 2021 16:00-17:30 (JST) Online The dust from the shock of US withdrawal from Afghanistan has yet to settle but its ramifications are far-reaching. In Asia, the main theatre of US-China rivalry, questions about America’s role and mode of engagement in the region abound in the wake of Afghanistan. President Biden signaled the ...

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Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 4 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education

Publications — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 01:52:31 +0000

Welcome to the Technology in Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 4 – Technology in Education Editor: Michael P. Menchaca Associate Editor: Daniel L. Hoffman Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: August 27, 2021 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.4 We are delighted to announce that the IAFOR Journal of Education: Technology in Education issue is ...

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‘Course I talks proper English!

Publications — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:32:03 +0000

In the last blog we addressed what we are looking for in our reviewers and spoke about an ability to time manage. In this post, we turn our attention to the criterion that states: excellent English language skills. What does this actually mean? The heading of this post suggests what it definitely doesn’t mean. I ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies – Volume 6 – Issue 1

Publications — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:29:19 +0000

Welcome to IJCS Issue 6.1! The Editorial Team of the issue hopes that the articles contained herein will be as thought-provoking and inspiring as those from previous issues. Where our last issues were written under the continuing threat of COVID-19, this issue has come together at a time when at least some parts of the ...

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IAFOR Partners with RECSIE on the Summer Institute on International Education, Japan (SIIEJ2021)

IAFOR — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:54 +0000

The 4th Summer Institute on International Education, Japan (SIIEJ2021) is an online event organised by the Research Consortium for the Sustainable Promotion of International Education (RECSIE), in association with the Institute for Innovative Global Education at Kansai University and Toyo University, and supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), The ...

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Submissions open for IAFOR Journal of Education – Volume 9 Issue 5 – Undergraduate Education

Publications — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:31:47 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Education: Undergraduate Education – Submissions Now Open Submissions close: Friday August 13, 2021 (9am JST) Target publication date: October 22, 2021 The Undergraduate Education Issue (Scopus) IAFOR Journal of Education: Undergraduate Education encourages exploration of significant themes, exceptional programs and promising practice in such fields as undergraduate research, programs, teaching styles, out-of-class ...

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What it Means to be a Reviewer for a Journal

Publications — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 01:25:27 +0000

It has been a while since we published a blog about reviews. In this blog, I want to turn away from the review form and begin to look at the topic of what it means to be a reviewer. Most academic journals use a review process and this means that they are often seeking new ...

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Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 3 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education

Publications — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:43:12 +0000

Since the last issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education, much has changed for most of the world. With the advent of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, citizens of every country on earth have become witness to and victim of the same worldwide crisis. A complete transformation of what had been considered ...

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Announcing BCE/BAMC2021 in Partnership with the University of Barcelona

IAFOR — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:50:05 +0000

Call For Papers: The Barcelona Conference on Education (BCE2021) and The Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (BAMC2021) The Barcelona Conference on Education (BCE2021) and The Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (BAMC2021) will be held concurrently in December 2021, in partnership with the University of Barcelona, Spain, and the IAFOR Research Centre ...

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Announcing The 6th Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium (AURS2021)

IAFOR — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:24:20 +0000

Last year, The Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium (AURS) was unfortunately cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. IAFOR is happy to announce that this year, the symposium will be held in November both in Tokyo and online. AURS provides undergraduates with the opportunity to present their research in a stimulating intellectual environment and prepare themselves ...

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Sino-Japanese Relations: An Interview with Hing Chao

IAFOR — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:19:14 +0000

“In Conversation: Sino-Japanese Relations: History, Martial Culture, Cross-Cultural Exchanges and Interdisciplinary Research” – an Interview with Hing Chao IAFOR has been given the exceptional opportunity to host an interview between Executive Chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holding, Hong Kong, Hing Chao, and Director of CIHRC Research and Development, Hong Kong, Clementina Cardoso. Their conversation, ...

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Submissions still open for IAFOR Journal of Education – Volume 9 Issue 4 – Technology in Education

Publications — Wed, 12 May 2021 00:27:14 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Education: Technology in Education – submissions close: Friday June 11, 2021 (9am JST) Target publication date: August 27, 2021 The Technology in Education Issue The IAFOR Journal of Education: Technology in Education seeks high-quality, original submissions encouraging exploration of the impact of technology in diverse educational settings both formal and informal. The ...

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Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nakanishi Satoshi receives IAFOR Report on Infectious Disease Outbreak on Cruise Ships

IAFOR — Mon, 10 May 2021 07:10:56 +0000

On March 29, 2021, Mr Satoshi Nakanishi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, met with members of the experts committee of the IAFOR research project on preventing and responding to the outbreak and the spread of infectious diseases on cruise ships, and officially received the final report at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...

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Co-Director of the IAFOR Research Centre to Speak at the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2021

IAFOR — Mon, 10 May 2021 03:20:07 +0000

Professor Haruko Satoh, Co-Director of the IAFOR Research Centre will speak at the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2021 on a panel titled: Can an international outlook in higher education help to reduce geopolitical tensions? What are the limits to closer global ties? In a session moderated by Joyce Lau, Editor (Asia) of the ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Call for Issue Editor

Publications — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:50:42 +0000

The IAFOR Journal of Education Editor-in-Chief, Dr Joseph Haldane, is looking for an experienced researcher to be appointed as editor for the journal’s Studies in Education issue. The new Editor will be responsible for one issue per year devoted to Studies in Education with the first issue for the new editor to be published December ...

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The IAFOR Symposium on Preventing and Overcoming Infectious Disease Outbreaks on Cruise Ships: International Challenges & Responses: Report

IAFOR — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:17:22 +0000

Introduction The IAFOR Symposium on Preventing and Overcoming Infectious Disease Outbreaks on Cruise Ships: International Challenges & Responses was an event organised by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) with the support of the Government of Japan through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on March 10-11, 2021. It was a hybrid (onsite and online) event ...

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The 2021 Australia-Japan-United States Next Generation Policy Forum

IAFOR — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 01:32:51 +0000

The 2021 Australia-US-Japan Next Generation Policy Forum is an online event that will bring together early career professionals who demonstrate an interest and expertise in the Indo-Pacific region, providing them with opportunities to connect with experts and deepen their knowledge on the key issues facing the Indo-Pacific region. The forum will consist of six panel discussions held ...

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Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education – COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic

Publications — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:30:04 +0000

When we first decided to run with a special issue on educational responses to COVID-19, little did we know that we would still be in the midst of lockdowns, emerging variants, and scary rising statistics as we reach publication. We knew that it would take time to return to some kind of normal, but not ...

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Infectious Diseases on Cruise Ships Symposium: Major International Study to Report on Lessons from the Diamond Princess and Other Cruise Ships

IAFOR — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:37:05 +0000

The IAFOR Symposium on Preventing and Overcoming Infectious Disease Outbreaks on Cruise Ships: International Challenges and Responses is an event organised by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) with the support of the Government of Japan through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on March 10-11, 2021 at the Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. This symposium ...

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IAFOR Collaborates with the University of Tokyo’s Israel Week Event Series

IAFOR — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 04:13:08 +0000

Israel Week @UTokyo Komaba Research Campus IAFOR is happy to be working with the University of Tokyo on a series of online seminars and lectures on the recent trends and developments in Israel and its impact on Japan-Israel relations as a part of Israel Week @UTokyo Komaba Research Campus. The events in this framework will ...

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Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Inclusive Education

Publications — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:41:12 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 1– Inclusive Education Editor: Tamsin Hinton-Smith Editor-in-Chief: Yvonne Masters Published: February 19, 2021 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.1 Editor's Introduction Welcome to the IAFOR Journal of Education: Inclusive Education. What a journey it has been. It has been an immense privilege to work with a team of international colleagues ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education Issue – Volume 9 Issue 3 – Call for Papers

Publications — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:08:38 +0000

About the issue As the call goes out for submissions to our next Language Learning in Education issue the world is still in the grips of a pandemic: a situation that this time last year we thought would be over by now. Education has faced new challenges and opportunities and language learning has had to ...

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ASEAN Career Fair with Japan 2021 – Pre-event Symposium Report and Video

IAFOR — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:33:18 +0000

IAFOR hosted an online Pre-event Symposium at the 9th ASEAN Career Fair with Japan, in collaboration with Singapore Management University (SMU), the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, and Energize, Inc. Video Chapters Welcome Address - Dr Joseph Haldane, Chairman and CEO, IAFOR (00:00) Opening Remarks - Henry ...

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Now Published: Special Issue of IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies

Publications — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:06:17 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 6 – Special Issue: “Law as/and Culture: Reconfiguring Human Rights and Justice” Guest Editor: John Nguyet Erni, Hong Kong Baptist University Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China Published: January 22, 2021 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.6.SI From the Editor Dear Readers, This special issue mainly grew out of an advanced ...

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ASEAN Career Fair with Japan 2021 – Pre-event Symposium

IAFOR — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:16:39 +0000

IAFOR is excited to announce a Pre-event Symposium at the 9th ASEAN Career Fair with Japan, in collaboration with Singapore Management University, The IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, and Energize, Inc. As with each year, this symposium aims at providing information to ASEAN university career officers and ...

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Chairman’s 2021 New Year’s Message

IAFOR — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:35:38 +0000

Dear Colleagues and Friends, As we wrap up what has been an immensely difficult year for people around the world, on behalf of the entire IAFOR community, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2021. Earlier in December of 2020, the very first coronavirus vaccinations were given in the UK, marking the beginning of ...

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Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship

Publications — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:25:39 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 9 – Issue 2 Editor-in-Chief: Bernard Montoneri, Taipei, Taiwan Co-Editor: Rachel Franks, University of Newcastle, Australia Published: December 14, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0608 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijl.9.2 Editor's Introduction It is our great pleasure and my personal honour as the editor-in-chief to introduce Volume 9 Issue 2 of the IAFOR Journal of ...

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Special Panel Presentation: Post-COVID World and Human Security at OCE2020

IAFOR — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:48:58 +0000

IAFOR is excited to announce a IAFOR Research Centre supported special panel discussion titled, "Post-COVID World and Human Security". As the year of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, the global community's strengths and challenges have become apparent. The good news is that vaccines will become available soon, the development of which took place ...

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Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 4 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education

Publications — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:27:59 +0000

Welcome to the first issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education. This is an exciting time for the journal, as this issue represents a particular focus relating to the exploration of significant themes and ideas in education, alternative and exceptional programs for teaching and learning, and the investigation of promising practices in education.

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The IAFOR 2021-2022 Overarching Theme – “Resilience”

IAFOR — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:25:32 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues, This is to announce that “Resilience” is the 2021-2022 overarching theme of IAFOR, and the frame through which we invite interdisciplinary reflection in and across our different programs and events through 2021 and 2022. Resilience 2021-2022 Resilience is the ability to resist being affected, or to recover readily from setback and ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education Special Issue: COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic

Publications — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:24:34 +0000

Announcing the IAFOR Journal of Education Special Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2: COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic About the issue When I started this blog, I was in what was originally meant to be a 6-day lockdown in South Australia, just one example of a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As this virus continues ...

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The 21st Doireann MacDermott Lecture at the University of Barcelona

IAFOR — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:21:10 +0000

Every year the Center for Australian and Transnational Studies at the University of Barcelona holds the MCD conference in honour of Professor Doireann MacDermott. Professor MacDermott founded the English Department at the University of Barcelona and was the first person outside England to introduce what were then called Commonwealth Studies and, today, Postcolonial Studies. The ...

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Public Research Project: Emergency Response to Infectious Disease Outbreak on Cruise Ships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan)

IAFOR — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:13:42 +0000

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) as of October 22, 2020, to conduct a comprehensive international study on the issues and challenges related to the outbreak of infectious diseases on cruise ships, as a supplementary budget public project for FY2020. Drawing from ...

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Reimagining Education for Today’s Complex and Fast-Changing World

IAFOR — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:30:30 +0000

Bold project led by the Virginia Tech Calhoun Center for Higher Education Innovation, IAFOR (The International Academic Forum), and the Future Talent Council.

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Authentic Learning and Knowledge Mapping: Call for Case Studies

IAFOR — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:10:04 +0000

A collaborative effort of the Calhoun Center for Higher Education Innovation, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), the Future Talent Council (FTC) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

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Announcing Terry Small as Featured Presenter at ACE2020

IAFOR — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:10:18 +0000

Canada's leading learning skills specialist, Terry Small, has been announced as a Featured Presenter at The 12th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2020), where he will give an interactive workshop, titled: “Healthy Brain, Resilient Mind – 5 Steps to a Calmer, Sharper, Happier You!”. Terry Small, BEd, MA, is a master teacher and Canada's leading learning ...

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Understanding Scope and the Inclusive Education Issue

Publications — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:10:29 +0000

Quite some time ago, in fact way back in March before the world went so topsy turvy, I wrote about the need to check the aims and scope of journals. However, I am revisiting that blog now with a very specific purpose in mind. Inclusive Education Problem Submissions Submissions are currently open for our Inclusive ...

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Summary of the Special Panel “The Other: Automation, Innovation and the Future of Work in Asia”

IAFOR — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:41:33 +0000

On 4 September, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), under the Socio-economic Governance Program Asia (SOPAS), hosted a special panel during the 2020 AAS-in-Asia Conference. Entitled, “The Other: Automation, Innovation and the Future of Work in Asia”, the panel aimed to address salient issues and debates about the impact of automation and technological innovation on employment ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Inclusive Education: Call for Papers

Publications — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 01:21:31 +0000

The IAFOR Journal of Education is continuing to attract attention from authors globally. The new structure, with thematic issues, has had submissions pouring in. We have already published Language Learning in Education, Technology in Education, and Undergraduate Education. IAFOR Journal of Education: Inclusive Education is now open for submissions and will remain open until 9.00am ...

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Summary of the Special Roundtable on South Korea-Japan Relations

IAFOR — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:22:37 +0000

As part of the OSIPP-IAFOR Research Centre’s (IRC) collaborative project on Korea and Japan in the Evolving China-US Relations, the Korea Foundation sponsored a Special Roundtable during the AAS-in-Asia 2020 Conference. Entitled “Japan and Korea in the US-China Relations: A Reappraisal of the Post-War Order”, the panel featured scholars from East Asian institutions, Haruko Satoh ...

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Adaptive Lifelong Learning for an Inclusive Knowledge Economy

IAFOR — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:22:47 +0000

The Calhoun Center for Higher Education Innovation at Virginia Tech, in partnership with Virginia Tech Publishing, IAFOR and the Future Talent Council, are happy to announce the publishing of the collaborative report on Adaptive Lifelong Learning for an Inclusive Knowledge Economy. The report was compiled over the past 18 months by 60 co-authors from 32 ...

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IAFOR Hybrid Conference Model

IAFOR — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:56:40 +0000

IAFOR is committed to ensuring that its members and conference attendees have the continued ability to present, publish and participate throughout the pandemic, and has worked to ensure that it’s conferences and content are more accessible than ever before. We have also put into place hybrid models that will ensure whatever the situation, that this ...

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A Report on the Panel Presentations on Inclusive and Adaptive Education

IAFOR — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:35:39 +0000

The 8th European Conference on Education (ECE2020) was held online, but was attended by more than two hundred delegates from more than 40 countries, and reached many thousands more as plenary sessions were streamed online and shared on social media as part of IAFOR’s continued outreach in response to the pandemic. Panels on inclusive and ...

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Coming Together Around A Campfire of Values

IAFOR — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:44:58 +0000

Christine R. Yano, AAS President, Professor of Anthropology, University of Hawaii, USA (09/03/20) The 2020 meeting of AAS-in-Asia wrapped up in splendid fashion with a splashy media presentation and warm farewells. Many thanks to Joe Haldane and the IAFOR staff for stepping in and making the meeting possible with their can-do attitude and energy. Over ...

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Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 3 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Undergraduate Education

Publications — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:58:31 +0000

As we embark on the first issue of Undergraduate Education for the IAFOR Journal of Education, I am reminded of the changes that we have experienced in our universities and colleges over the last fifty years; and at the same time, I see what has stayed the same.

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Preprint: Is it Printed or Not?

Publications — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:38:52 +0000

Moving away from the review process again, this week we are looking at pre-prints. Whilst not directly part of the formal review process, it is certainly linked to it as we are considering putting our research study into the public arena before going through a formal process. What is a preprint? A preprint is a ...

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Abstract: Choose the Correct Definition!

Publications — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:06:19 +0000

In this blog we are returning to the manuscript review form and how, by understanding the form, it can assist when writing your paper. This week we look solely at the abstract in a journal submission. What is an abstract? The word "abstract" can have many meanings and it can be a noun, adjective or ...

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Call for Papers: IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship (Scopus)

Publications — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:50:46 +0000

Dr Bernard Montoneri, Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship, has issued an open call for papers for inclusion in Volume 9 Issue 2, the winter 2020 issue of the journal. Volume 9 Issue 2 Submission period: Sunday August 9, 2020 – Friday October 5, 2020.* Target publication date: December 14, 2020 * Papers ...

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How Long is a Piece of String?

Publications — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:37:43 +0000

Digressing from our review template blogs (although word length is part of the review process), this week I want to talk to you about article length. Here in Australia (and possibly elsewhere), when asking a question about how much of something might be required, or how long something might take, the frivolous answer might well ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 9 – Issue 1

Publications — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:16:19 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 9 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Bernard Montoneri, Taipei, Taiwan Co-Editor: Rachel Franks, University of Newcastle / University of Sydney, Australia Published: July 27, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0608 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.1 It is our great pleasure and my personal honour as the Editor-in-Chief to introduce Volume 9 Issue 1 of the IAFOR ...

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Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Technology in Education

Publications — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:55:48 +0000

Welcome to the IAFOR Journal of Education’s inaugural Technology in Education issue. While the Journal structure may be slightly altered at times, our commitment to interdisciplinary, international, intercultural, quality manuscripts remains.

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Grammar and Structure and Title, Oh My!

Publications — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:35:38 +0000

It has been a while since I wrote the first two blogs on the topic of reviews, but it is time for the next instalment. The editor has decided to send your paper for review, has de-identified it, and found a minimum of two people ready to review. Each reviewer is sent a review form ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education: Call for Papers

Publications — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:23:42 +0000

We are delighted to announce the next of our new issues of the expanded IAFOR Journal of Education (JoE). The topic of this next issue is Studies in Education and we welcome the new Editor, Dr Tony Yeigh. Dr Yeigh is an experienced lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. ...

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Understanding the Review Process Part 2

Publications — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:09:35 +0000

Image Credit: Internet Reputation In my last blog I discussed the first phase of the review process: the editor-in-chief plagiarism and scope check. Unfortunately, 70% or more papers are rejected at this level because they either contain plagiarism, or because they are out of scope, or, even worse, both. This should not happen as you ...

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Communication, Technology and Transparency in Times of COVID

IAFOR — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:29:18 +0000

This presentation from ACCS/ACAS2020 compares and contrasts responses to the COVID-19 pandemic from several national contexts, and looks at questions of privacy and freedoms in the context of lockdowns, and the conflicting roles of technology to both free and constrain.

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Numeratives in Japanese: How speakers perceive things when they count

IAFOR — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:03:06 +0000

In this ACSS2020 Keynote Presentation, Dr Asako Iida will show the cognitive frameworks which are filtering the morphological application of numeratives in Japanese, and consider the cultural backgrounds affecting them.

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Embracing the Power of Difference as an Elementary Idea

IAFOR — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:53:35 +0000

"This presentation uses the context of post-experience management learning in a European Business School to illustrate some of the problems and pitfalls of difference, as well as the tremendous potential of an awareness of its true nature."

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Crisis of Global Politics: A View from Asia

IAFOR — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:18:12 +0000

In this Korea Foundation sponsored presentation, panellists discuss the impact of China-US relations on the system of global governance, and the claim that Asians' "authoritarian tendency” is an asset to tackling the outbreak.

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities: Volume 7 – Issue 1

Publications — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:58:57 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities Volume 7 – Issue 1 Editor: Dr Alfonso J. García Osuna Published: June 06, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0616 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.7.1 Editor's Introduction We’ve arrived at a moment in history where humanist thought, or more exactly the humanist endeavour, must again migrate from bookish realms of detached abstraction to a place where ...

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Language and Power in Interfaith Dialogue: Inclusion, Exclusion and Essentialism

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:40:20 +0000

Speaking at ACL2020, Dr Stephen E. Gregg discusses the particular importance of language and power discourse in the projection of religious identities which seek to both embrace and highlight difference.

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The Ups and Downs of Language Learning

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:33:59 +0000

In this talk at ACL2020, Dr Christina Gkonou examines "the constructs of emotion and anxiety – which is the most frequently studied emotion within second language acquisition – and how they impact on learners’ classroom experiences".

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Making Communicative Teaching Viable through “Bottom-up” Task-based Assessment

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:13:11 +0000

This talk will introduce a new task-based assessment tool designed for the classroom. If successful, this has the potential to both inform and transform communicative language teaching in Asian contexts and beyond.

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Dislocation/Invitation

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:03:58 +0000

"Beyond our common and often tepid proclamation of respect for “diversity”, it is imperative that we promote and defend the inherently generative effect of the “unsettledness” that terrifies so many of our fellow citizens."

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Embracing Difference: Religious Diversity in the UK

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:40:27 +0000

This presentation looks beyond the “brand” of multiculturalism/diverse heritage of the modern UK to understand religious identities beyond essentialising and reductive categories of membership or belonging.

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Aging Data: NACDA & an Open-source Repository

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:31:12 +0000

Funded by the National Institute on Aging in the United States, NACDA represents one of the world’s largest collections of research data. The workshop will introduce you to NACDA and are many research partners across the world.

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Helping a Stranger in Japan: Who Helps and Why?

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:20:21 +0000

Is Japan really a helpful nation? Are the Japanese compassionate people? This presentation provides evidence that, in Japan, the decision to help a stranger depends heavily on what the situation dictates.

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Religious Complicity and LGBTQ Rights

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:11:57 +0000

"This talk will focus on the supposed conflict between religious complicity claims and LGBTQ rights, especially transgender rights and same-sex marriage in the United States, and the relative lack of such complicity claims in Japan..."

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Its Relevance for Japan in Social Transition

IAFOR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:52:25 +0000

"Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)’s biosocial theory posits transactions between an invalidating environment and an individual’s emotional vulnerability as the factor for the development of borderline personality disorder."

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From South East Asian Classrooms to the Middle of the North Pacific!

IAFOR — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:36:00 +0000

Speaking at ACEID2020, Lowell Sheppard talks about his planned voyage to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and announces the Pacific Solo Learning Project.

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Teaching Online through Podcasting

IAFOR — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:20:35 +0000

"The purpose of this workshop is to highlight the benefits of podcasting in higher education. Participants in this workshop will discover the benefits of podcasting. The ease of creating one’s own podcast will be demonstrated step by step."

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Educating Children in Vulnerable Communities

IAFOR — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:15:15 +0000

"How do we ensure that all children are receiving the same level of quality education, especially in situations of vulnerable students?"

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Engage to Inspire: Education, Civic Engagement and Social Change

IAFOR — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:52:56 +0000

In this Keynote Presentation, Sarajean Rossitto will highlight specific cases of learning programs that represent her commitment to empowering people to take initiative, and developing future leaders to come up with new solutions.

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WHO’s Role in Emergency 21st Century Challenges

IAFOR — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:43:16 +0000

In this ACEID2020 Keynote Presentation, Dr Ryoma Kayano from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Centre for Health Development in Kobe, Japan, will discuss the WHO’s role in emergency 21st century challenges.

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Publishing Snakes and Ladders: Navigating a Path to Publication

IAFOR — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:29:14 +0000

In this workshop, using the IAFOR Journal of Education as an example whilst also referring to journals more generally, you will be taken through a number of aspects of presenting your work for publication.

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Embracing Difference by Design: Virtues and Vices

IAFOR — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:33:19 +0000

In this Keynote Presentation from ACAH/ACSS2020, Professor Bruce Brown of the Royal College of Art, UK, speaks on "Embracing Difference by Design: Virtues and Vices".

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Design and Democracy

IAFOR — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:49:33 +0000

In this IAFOR/Konrad Adenauer Foundation co-organised presentation, panellists Bruce Brown (Royal College of Art, UK), Saito Nagayuki (International Professional University of Technology, Japan), and Ryuji Yamazaki-Skov (Osaka University, Japan), talk about the intersection of design and democracy from their respective backgrounds.

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Understanding the Review Process

Publications — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:49:50 +0000

In my last blog I discussed the need for referencing in articles submitted to the journal. One of the reasons for referencing that I mentioned was that it gives credibility to your work. The process of reviewing also lends credibility because, by the time a paper is published, it has been through a rigorous screening ...

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Special Message: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

IAFOR — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 03:47:07 +0000

UPDATE: June 02, 2020 Due to continued uncertainties surrounding the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, and especially as relates to the situation in the UK, IAFOR has made the decision to hold IAFOR’s July European Conference Series in London entirely online via Zoom. The 8th European Conference on Education (ECE2020) The 8th European Conference on Language ...

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“Communication, Technology and Transparency in Times of COVID” ACCS/ACAS Plenary Panel Discussion

IAFOR — Thu, 21 May 2020 23:34:29 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of issues into focus relating to governance, decision-making and transparency in and between nation states, not least as these involve communication and technology. This panel will compare and contrast responses from several national contexts, and look at questions of privacy and freedoms in the context of lockdowns, and ...

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Reference! Reference! Reference!

Publications — Tue, 19 May 2020 01:11:19 +0000

Everyone is keen to get their research published. We are excited with what we have accomplished and want to tell the world! However, a very important aspect of getting published is getting the referencing right. We have already talked about plagiarism, the issue of NOT acknowledging sources, now it is time to turn to the ...

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The Korea Foundation Sponsor COVID-19 Discussion Panel at ACAS/ACCS2020

IAFOR — Mon, 18 May 2020 03:32:13 +0000

IAFOR is delighted to announce a Korea Foundation sponsored ACCS/ACAS2020 panel discussion titled, "The COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis of global politics: A view from Asia". The COVID-19 pandemic is now not only a global health crisis but much more. It has unleashed a cultural war in global politics, shaken the foundation of the healthy ...

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Announcing Konrad Adenauer Foundation co-organized “Design and Democracy” Panel at ACAS/ACCS2020

IAFOR — Thu, 14 May 2020 01:31:31 +0000

IAFOR is excited to announce an upcoming collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Japan (KAS) Social Economic Governance Programme Asia (SOPAS) who have co-organized a Plenary Panel Discussion titled “Design and Democracy” at The 10th Asian Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS2020) and The 10th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2020). Panellists include Bruce Brown of ...

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Spotlight on Undergraduate Education

Publications — Tue, 12 May 2020 03:08:08 +0000

Last week I said that I would discuss APA referencing in this week’s blog. That was my intention, forgetting that this week sees the opening of the submission period for the next issue of the journal: Vol 8 Issue 3: Undergraduate Education. It seemed appropriate to concentrate on this now and move to APA next ...

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Never Forget the Basics

Publications — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:04:52 +0000

This week’s blog makes me feel a little like a broken record. Some of this blog was the topic of two previous blog posts, but it is information that bears repeating. The rest of this blog will be related, as the whole blog post is concerned with author guidelines. Ensure you meet the scope of ...

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Proofreading Your Work

Publications — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:17:10 +0000

I hope that this week finds you all safe and healthy and enjoying some possible catch-up time for writing. This week’s blog is going to be fairly short and about a very mundane topic: proofreading! A basic rule for publication While there are many rules to remember when it comes to getting published, some of ...

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Announcing a Special Issue: COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic

Publications — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:37:12 +0000

The world is currently in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic and there would be very few who are not touched by it in some way whether through missing important family or religious events because of social distancing or complete lockdown, through to more devastating effects such as loss of employment or the illness of ...

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Scopus Indexing: Why all the Fuss?

Publications — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:51:53 +0000

In response to a comment on Facebook, this blog looks at the subject of journal indexing and at Scopus in particular. Why do journals get indexed? One of the most frequent questions that we are asked about the IAFOR Journal of Education is whether it is indexed with Scopus. It is: we were granted Scopus ...

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Planning Ahead: The Undergraduate Education Issue

Publications — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:46:40 +0000

Welcome to the next blog post. We hope that you are finding the information interesting and relevant to you as you prepare articles for submission. This week’s post is directly applicable to our third 2020 issue. Planning ahead We are currently accepting submissions for our Technology in Education issue, with acceptance of submissions closing on ...

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Rewriting PhD Research for Journal Publication

Publications — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:31:20 +0000

This our fourth blog post and I hope that you are remaining healthy in the face of the terrible pandemic that is affecting the daily lives of all of us. We have something different this week. It is aimed primarily at PhD students and recent PhD graduates to assist you in rewriting your research for ...

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A message from Dr Joseph Haldane, IAFOR Chairman

IAFOR — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:41:09 +0000

Dear Colleagues, Friends and Supporters of IAFOR, Since 2009, more than 30,000 academics from around the world have chosen to present and/or publish with IAFOR, as we have become the trusted global platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary research, and an exceptional platform for the nurturing of the networks and relationships that make this International ...

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Maintaining Impetus in Writing Journal Articles

Publications — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 02:06:11 +0000

Hello again and welcome to the third blog post. I hope that you have found the information on Meeting Journal Aims and Scope, and on Avoiding Plagiarism, informative. This post is to encourage you to consider using your time wisely for maintaining impetus in writing journal articles. Write Regularly A common comment from those trying ...

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Special Message: March 2020 Conferences Moved Online

IAFOR — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:32:05 +0000

Dear Colleagues, After careful consideration by the Board of Directors, and due to continued uncertainties surrounding the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, IAFOR has decided to move its March 2020 conferences online. While the situation in Japan is cautiously optimistic, most universities have already taken the decision to move their classes online for at least the ...

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Avoiding Plagiarism

Publications — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 01:28:25 +0000

Welcome to my second blog post. The first post talked about ensuring that your paper fitted the scope of the particular journal that you submitted to. Being out of scope is one of the top two factors in immediate rejection. However, the other factor is even more crucial. You must avoid plagiarism! Plagiarism – Publication ...

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Meeting Journal Aims and Scope

Publications — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:36:59 +0000

Hi everyone, this is the first post of what I hope will become a regular blog aimed at assisting you with getting published, becoming a reviewer/associate editor/editor, or applying for these positions with the IAFOR Journal of Education. The topics of the blog posts will also be applicable, in the main, to other journals. This ...

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IAFOR Journal of Education –Technology in Education: New Editor Calls for Papers

Publications — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 07:41:54 +0000

As the Scopus indexed IAFOR Journal of Education (JoE) moves into a new era, we are delighted to announce a new issue of the journal on the topic of Technology in Education, and to welcome the newly appointed Editor, Dr Michael Menchaca. Dr Michael Menchaca is a professor in the Department of Learning Design and ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Education Volume 8 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education

Publications — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 07:38:35 +0000

Bilingualism and second language learning occur in virtually every nation. The number of second language learners throughout the world increases regularly prompting educators and researchers involved in teaching and investigating the multifaceted processes of second language acquisition and language learning that their work is important and long-lasting.

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IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship now in Scopus

Publications — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:26:31 +0000

We are delighted to announce that from 2019, articles from the IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship are now listed in Elsevier’s Scopus database. Scopus is the #1 curated abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, covering over 23,000 journals. By being included in Scopus it will mean the visibility of research from the journal ...

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The Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE) Photo Report

Publications — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:58:34 +0000

The inaugural Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE2020) was held in partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU) at MAX Atria, Singapore EXPO, from Friday, February 07, 2020 to Sunday, February 09, 2020. The first IAFOR Southeast Asian Conference on Education set out to identify the challenges and highlight the strength in the way ASEAN countries ...

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ASEAN Career Fair with Japan 2020: International Symposium Report

Publications — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:30:48 +0000

The ASEAN Career Fair with Japan 2020 Symposium was co-organised by OSIPP, Osaka University’s IAFOR Research Centre and the Singapore Management University (SMU) in association with the SEACE2020. With the Career Fair in its 8th year since Osaka University jointly founded the event in 2013 as part of the Japanese Ministry of Education’s “Reinventing Japan” ...

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Associate Editors needed for IAFOR Journal of Education

Publications — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 02:44:46 +0000

Now approaching the publication of its eighth volume, and positioned as the official journal for IAFOR education conferences globally, the IAFOR Journal of Education (JoE) is moving into a new era. The JoE is an internationally reviewed and editorially independent Open Access interdisciplinary journal, indexed with Scopus and other indexing agencies. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr ...

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IAFOR Partners with the Association for Asian Studies for “AAS-in-Asia 2020”

IAFOR — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:44:41 +0000

"Asia at the Crossroads: Solidarity through Scholarship" August 31 – September 02, 2020 | The Kobe International Convention Center, Kobe, Japan Late last year, in the context of political unrest and mass protests in Hong Kong, the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) decided, in consultation with partners at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), ...

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Chairman’s New Year Report

IAFOR — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:41:57 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The end of one year and the beginning of another is the perfect opportunity to look back over the past twelve months and reflect, as well as look towards the year to come. 2019 was a busy year for IAFOR, full of great opportunity and growth, and 2020 promises to be ...

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The European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen2019) Photo Report

IAFOR — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:48:02 +0000

Organised in partnership with The Bartlett Real Estate Institute at University College London (UCL), The National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA) and the IAFOR Research Centre at Osaka University, The European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen) featured a star-studded lineup of globally renowned speakers, including Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro from Osaka University and ...

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“Uncertain Futures” CHER/ACLA2019 Photo Report

IAFOR — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:24:56 +0000

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s edition, Lingnan University, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), and the Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Partnership (APHERP) co-hosted The IAFOR Conference for Higher Education Research (CHER2019). The theme was "Uncertain Futures: Repurposing Higher Education", a title chosen to reflect the precarious nature of global socio-economic development today. The ...

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The 10th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia) Photo Report

IAFOR — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:08:14 +0000

Above left: Dr Nasya Bahfen of La Trobe University (Australia) delivers her Keynote Presentation, “Australia and Asia: Media and Identity in a Time of Change”, in which she discusses issues such as gender and race in media, drawing on her years of experience as a journalist and scholar. Dr Bahfen also served on the Organising ...

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The 11th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2019) Photo Report

IAFOR — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:50:58 +0000

Above left: Dr Yvonne Masters, Editor-in-Chief of the IAFOR Journal of Education, provides a pre-conference workshop on getting published for a packed room of interested scholars. Above right: Professor Michael Menchaca from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (USA) draws on his experience of coordinating the online education system for the University of Hawai’i as ...

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Announcing the Winners of the 2019 IAFOR Documentary Photography Award

IAFOR — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:55:19 +0000

The Grand Prize Winner of this year’s IAFOR Documentary Photography Award is Emilienne Malfatto, who wins the Award for her project “Al-Banaat” (“the girls” in Arabic), an "intimate journey through the world of two little sisters in Iraq". Emilienne is a freelance photojournalist whose work focuses on post-conflict and social issues, mostly in Iraq. The ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Education Volume 7 – Issue 2

Publications — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:17:49 +0000

This is the last issue for 2019 and it has been a hectic one. Our indexing with Scopus has led to a large increase in submissions (140+ for this issue) which has meant increased work for everyone involved in the journal production: reviewers, editors and publication staff.

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities Volume 6 – Issue 2

Publications — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:53:15 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities Volume 6 – Issue 2 Editor: Dr Alfonso J. García Osuna Published: November 20, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0616 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.6.2 Editor's Introduction Proliferating with the advent of digital publishing, a variety of journals have been providing expedient fora for academic discussions and debates that focus on every aspect of the arts ...

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IAFOR, Lingnan University and APHERP Co-Host CHER/ACLA 2019 in Hong Kong

IAFOR — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:50:43 +0000

IAFOR, Lingnan University and APHERP co-hosted The IAFOR Conference for Higher Education Research (CHER), and The Asian Conference on the Liberal Arts (ACLA) in Hong Kong

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Call for Editors

Publications — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:06:44 +0000

Now approaching the publication of its eighth volume, the IAFOR Journal of Education, an internationally reviewed and editorially independent Open Access interdisciplinary journal indexed with Scopus and other indexing agencies, is moving into a new era. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr Yvonne Masters, is calling for four Editors to join an Editorial Board comprising the Executive ...

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Announcing the 2019 IAFOR Documentary Photography Award Judging Panel

IAFOR — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:05:03 +0000

Multiple award-winning photographers, Poulomi Basu and Jenny Matthews join our Founding Judge, Dr Paul Lowe on this year's esteemed IAFOR Documentary Photography Award Judging Panel. The award is now inviting submissions on the theme, “Reclaiming the Future”. We hope that the broad nature of this theme will encourage photographers to submit work from a variety ...

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IAFOR in Washington, D.C. for Virginia Tech’s Adaptive Lifelong Learning Workshop 2019

IAFOR — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:32:52 +0000

Last month, Virginia Tech hosted the Adaptive Lifelong Learning for an Inclusive Knowledge Economy workshop in Washington, D.C. The main goal of the workshop was to bring theory and current practice together in developing a framework to inform and guide adaptive lifelong learning for an inclusive knowledge economy and build connections among participants. The workshop ...

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2019 IAFOR Documentary Photography Award Launched

IAFOR — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 05:28:03 +0000

The IAFOR Documentary Photography Award is now inviting submissions on the theme, “Reclaiming the Future”. We hope that the broad nature of this theme will encourage photographers to submit work from a variety of perspectives. This year’s Guest Judges are Indian transmedia artist, photographer and activist, Poulomi Basu, whose work is widely known for advocating ...

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Now Published: Special Issue on Creativity – IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences

Publications — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:33:00 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences Volume 5 – Special Issue Guest Editor: Dr Arpan Yagnik, Penn State University, USA Published: October 07, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0675 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si Editor's Introduction The IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences Volume 5 – Special Issue has been published. It brings to you a collection of ...

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IAFOR enters partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU)

Publications — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 05:42:24 +0000

IAFOR is very excited to announce a new partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU) and The Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE2020). SEACE will kick off with a symposium hosted in February next year at SMU’s centrally located campus in Singapore. The symposium will be organised in conjunction with the annual ASEAN Career Fair with ...

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Precarious Futures, Precarious Pasts: Migritude and Planetarity

IAFOR — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:38:40 +0000

In this talk, Professor Gaurav Desai aims to think through "the figure of the migrant not just as someone who moves from one sociopolitical context – village, town, city, nation – to another, but to think through migrant experiences as they relate to larger planetary concerns."

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History, Story, Narrative: Covering the Attica Prison Riots

IAFOR — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:23:48 +0000

Professor Richard Roth speaks about his own experience as a rookie reporter covering the Attica Prison Riots – coverage which earned him a 1972 nomination for the Pulitzer Prize.

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Beyond web 2.0: Designing authentic mobile learning for everyday contexts in Asia

IAFOR — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:46:11 +0000

In this Keynote, Professor Mark Pegrum illustrates the potential of mobile augmented reality (AR) language and literacy learning projects, with particular focus on recent gamified learning trails in Asia.

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Is the untrained NS teacher worth even less than we thought?: NS teacher endorsement of folk beliefs in EFL education

IAFOR — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 03:44:50 +0000

In this presentation, Dr Charles Allen Brown discusses how his own multi-year ethnographic fieldwork examining ground-level practices of English education in Japan and Taiwan indicates that the untrained NS teacher may be even less valuable than is commonly assumed.

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Beyond Cuteness: An Emerging Field of the Psychology of “Kawaii”

IAFOR — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 03:16:28 +0000

“Kawaii” is often translated as “cute” in English, but the nuances and connotations of the two words seem to be different. In this presentation, Professor Hiroshi Nittono of Osaka University discusses which aspects of kawaii are unique to Japanese culture and which aspects seem to be universal to all humans.

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“Independence and Interdependence” ECE/ECLL2019 Photo Report

IAFOR — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:04:55 +0000

IAFOR was excited to take the seventh European conferences on Education (ECE2019) and Language Learning (ECLL2019) to the great city of London, where it was held on both Birkbeck and UCL’s IoE campuses in Bloomsbury. More than 300 academics joined IAFOR’s biggest European event, and the plenary session kicked off with Professor Thanassis Rikakis (above ...

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“Reclaiming the Future” ECAH/EuroMedia Photo Report

IAFOR — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 02:06:03 +0000

The last in the series of conferences in Brighton, UK, was The 6th European Conference on the Arts & Humanities (ECAH2019) and The 5th European Conference on Media, Communication & Film (EuroMedia2019), and saw a great line-up of Keynote and Featured presentations. The conference theme invited reflections on “Reclaiming the Future”, and included a Plenary ...

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“Independence & Interdependence” ECSS/ECSEE2019 Photo Report

IAFOR — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:20:33 +0000

The Sixth European Conferences on the Social Sciences (ECSS2019) and Sustainability, Energy & the Environment (ECSEE2019) had as their theme, "Independence & Interdependence". Above left: Dr Tom Houghton of Curtin University (Australia), gave an engaging presentation on the realities of climate change, renewable energy, and the disadvantaged position of the world’s poor in his Keynote ...

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“Value and Values” ECP/ECERP2019 Photo Report

IAFOR — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:49:16 +0000

The first conference in IAFOR’s Brighton conference series was The 6th European Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ECP2019) concurrently held with The 6th European Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy (ECERP2019) focusing on the theme of “Value and Values”. Keynote Presentations included those by Dr Amy Szarkowski (above left), a leading psychologist from ...

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IAFOR Year in Review | Summer 2019

IAFOR — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:14:59 +0000

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the IAFOR Year in Review (Summer 2019). In it you will find information about The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), and an overview of some of our current research and publications, as well as photo reports of recent events. Our hope is to give you some insight as to the range and ...

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Now Published: Volume 6 Issue 1 of the IAFOR Journal of Media, Communication & Film

Publications — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:19:06 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Media, Communication & Film: Volume 6 – Issue 1 Editor: Dr Celia Lam, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China Published: August 01, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0667 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijmcf.6.1 Editor's Introduction The IAFOR Journal of Media, Communication and Film (JMCF) is associated with IAFOR’s MediAsia, FilmAsia and EuroMedia annual conferences. JMCF is committed to publishing peer-reviewed ...

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Hiroshi Ishiguro joins The European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen2019) as Keynote Speaker

IAFOR — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:25:52 +0000

We are delighted that Hiroshi Ishiguro director of the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Japan's Osaka University, and visiting Director of Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute (ATR), Japan, will be Keynote Speaker (joining via Skype) at The European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen2019), taking place December 07-08, 2019, at University College ...

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Now Published: Volume 6 Issue 1 of the IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities

IAFOR — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:32:55 +0000

IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities: Volume 6 – Issue 1 Editor: Dr Alfonso J. García Osuna, Hofstra University, United States of America Published: June 26, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0616 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.6.1 Editor's Introduction The heterogeneous academic background of the contributors to this volume not only celebrates the spirit of inclusion and diversity that guides The International ...

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Intersectional Realities, Law and Belonging. Not?

IAFOR — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:47:49 +0000

In this presentation, Professor Adrien Katherine Wing of the University of Iowa focuses on the legal status of women of colour around the world under national and international law.

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Professor Yozo Yokota (1940-2019)

IAFOR — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:31:18 +0000

IAFOR members were saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Yozo Yokota on June 12, 2019. Professor Yokota was an international champion of human rights, a legal giant in Japan, and a friend to many throughout the IAFOR network. Yokota served as the UN’s Special Rapporteur to Myanmar investigating the human rights’ situation there ...

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“Independence & Interdependence” ACSS/ACSEE/AGen2019 Photo Report

IAFOR — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:23:01 +0000

Above left: Dr Eddie Bruce-Jones, of Birkbeck, University of London, UK, gave an interesting Keynote on the history of forced migration, focusing on those brought from South Asia to the Caribbean. Above right: Mr Kotaro Katsuki of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who oversees the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the Japanese ...

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“Reclaiming the Future” ACCS/ACAS2019 Photo Report

IAFOR — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:04:04 +0000

Above left: Novelist, playwright and poet Gloria Montero delivers a powerful dramatic reading from her internationally-renowned play, Frida K. at the concurrently held Asian Conferences on Cultural Studies and Asian Studies (ACCS/ACAS2019) in Tokyo. Above right: Professor John Nguyet Erni, of Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, used his Keynote Presentation “Inhabiting the Open” to ...

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The 9th Asian Conference on Language Learning (ACLL2019) Photo Report

IAFOR — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:00:09 +0000

The 9th Asian Conference on Language Learning (ACLL2019) was held in Tokyo, Japan on the theme of independence and interdependence and saw more than 150 academics from over 35 countries. Above from left to right: Professor Sarah Mercer of the University of Graz, Austria, delivers a Keynote on the “Interdependence of Language Teacher and Learner ...

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Now Published: IAFOR Journal of Education – Volume 7 – Issue 1

IAFOR — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 03:40:08 +0000

This is the first of two issues for 2019 and it marks a new advance for the IAFOR Journal of Education: we are now indexed in Scopus. This means that the journal now has far reaching indexing being listed with Scopus, DOAJ, ERIC, EBSCO Discovery Service, Education Source, MIAR, TROVE, SHERPA/RoMEO, WorldCat and Google Scholar.

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The Great Wall Story – The Way I Have Discovered It

IAFOR — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 06:48:46 +0000

"By reviewing a series of personal Great Wall explorations... I will show how diverse, personal, unconventional – and “foreign” – approaches have made significant contributions to the surprisingly narrow, Sino-centric and limited corpus of Great Wall knowledge, as well as popular understanding."

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