International Conference on Cutting Edge Sciences for Sustainable Development (ICCSSD-2024) at Sharda University

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Plenary talks by reputed International and National luminaries and experts
Panel discussions by distinguished experts from academia, medical sciences, and spiritual centres

Panel 1:1:Exploring Perspectives on Science, Spirituality & Health: What We Know, What We Need to Know

Panel 2:Sustainable Solutions to Global Crises in Health and Well-Being

Pre-Conference Workshop on “Somatic Psychotherapy” by Dr. Deepak Gupta (Consultant Psychiatrist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi) & Dr. Priyanka Halwasiya (Clinical Child Psychologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi)
Workshop on ‘Mantra Meditation for Cognitive Enhancement: Bridging Ancient Practices with Modern Science’ by Institute for Science and Spirituality (ISS), New Delhi
Publication by Taylor & Francis Group & Macmillan Education, India
Kirtan Sandhya by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Post Conference sightseeing for all delegates and participants
Networking with erudite Academicians, Professionals and Experts

Themes

We invite you to submit original research papers and case studies in the themes listed below

1. Indian Ethos: Sabhyata, Sanskriti, Sanatan and Adhyatama

Indian Philosophical Thoughts
Teachings from Indian Ancient Scriptures
Ayush- Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Science of Art, Music and Dance
Indian Dramatical and Semantic Traditions: Vyakarana and Nirukta
Universality of Sanatan Dharma
Spiritual Laws of Karma and Reincarnation
Atman, Brahman, and Moksha

2. Spirituality in Healthcare

Integration of Spiritual Care in Medical Settings
Impact of Spirituality on Health Outcomes
Therapeutic Approaches
Geriatric and Spirituality
Patient Perspectives and Experiences
Ethical and Practical Challenges
Chronic Pain Management and Spirituality
Spirituality and End-of-Life Care
Spirituality and Disability
Medical Rehabilitation, Faith and Spirituality
Spiritual Rehabilitation of Affected People

3. Psychology and Spirituality

Spirituality and Psychological Well-Being
Indic Psychology and Indian philosophy
The Nature of Consciousness: Scientic and Spiritual Perspectives
Neuropsychology and Spirituality
Meditation, mindfulness and brain function
Spirituality in Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy
Spirituality in Psychological Development
SSpirituality and Cognitive Processes
Spiritual Crises and Psychological Intervention
Religion and Spirituality in Rehabilitation Psychology
Role of Spirituality in Post-Traumatic Growth
Challenges in Integration of Psychotherapy Practice and Spirituality
Psychoanalysis and Spirituality

4. Language, Literature and Spirituality

Sacred and Spiritual Literature
Literary Expression of Spiritual Themes
Narrative and Spiritual Identity
Comparative Literature and Spirituality
Eco-spirituality and Environmental Science in Literature
Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and spirituality
The confluence of Mythology, Science and Spirituality
The intersection of medicine, ethics and spirituality in literature
Mystical experiences and their implications
Semiotics of Sacred Spaces
The Interplay Between Fiction and Spirituality
Spirituality in Modern English Literature
Impact of Religion and Spirituality on Literature
Postcolonial Literature: A Spiritual Turn
Models of Consciousness
Gender and Spirituality
Panpsychism
Alternative Spiritualities and Literature

5. Sustainable Health and Well-Being

The role of spirituality in mental health and well-being
Health, health-care, traditional knowledge system and spirituality
Health and Healing: Integrating Science and Spirituality
Spirituality and Mental Health in the Era of Climate Migration
Religion, Spirituality & Medicine
Yoga and Spirituality
Role of Spirituality in End-of-Life Care
Role of Pharmacy and Pharmacological treatment
Psychoanalysis and Spirituality
Geo-spirituality

6. Society, Culture and Religion: Spiritual Manifestations

Cultural variations in Science and Spirituality
Spirituality in Social movements
Spirituality and Human rights
Bhakti and Devotional Practices
Food and Spirituality
Cultural Manifestations of Spirituality
Empowerment through Spiritual Practices

7. Ethical Law and Justice

Legal Frameworks and Mental Health Advocacy
Role of Spirituality and Mental Health in Social and Criminal Justice
Leadership and spirituality
Ethics, Law and spirituality

8. Universal Human Values and Ethics

Media, Social Media, Journalism & Spirituality
Spirituality in Management
Spirituality and Religion in Social Work

9. History, Art and Architecture in Adherence to Spirituality

Historical Evolution of Spiritual Art and Architecture
Artistic Expressions of Spirituality
Architectural Forms and Spirituality
Cultural and Religious Inuences on Art and Architecture
Art and Architecture as Spiritual Practice
Art and Architecture in Ritual Contexts
Spiritual Themes in Modern Art and Architecture
Role of History in oral tradition and Spiritual Knowledge
Impact of Religious Reformations on Historical Narratives
Renaissance Reconnection: Rebirth of Science and Spiritual Thoughts
Vedic and Upanishadic Philosophies
Buddhist meditation and mindfulness

10. Education and Spiritual Integration

NEP: Empowering the Disable
Role of Spiritual Value in Education
Spirituality and Effective Factors in Education
Religious and Spiritual Education
Spiritual Pedagogy in Classroom Practices
Spirituality and Contemporary Higher Education

Guidelines for Submission

The conference is open for scholars, educators, thinkers and practitioners, both from India and worldwide.
An Abstract of 250 words with 5-7 keywords, title of the paper, research objectives, methodology and key findings should be submitted in MS Word format on the notied submission portal.
The corresponding author must certify that the paper follows ethical research practices and is plagiarism free. Plagiarism of abstract and paper must be less than 10%
Once the abstract is shortlisted, the full-length paper is to be sent once notified. The length of the paper should not exceed 5000-7000 words. Use Times New Roman 12-point font with 1.5 line spacing and adhere to the APA (7th edition) style of referencing.
More than 1 author need to register
Soon after acceptance of abstract they need to register
NO changes in the paper title, abstract, authorship or submitted document can occur AFTER the submission deadline.

Abstract Submission

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline 25th December 2024 Notification of Selected Abstracts 30th December 2024 Full Paper Submission Deadline 15th January 2025 Final Uploading of Paper Presentation 7th February 2025

Panel of Reviewers

A panel of experts from relevant fields (scientific research, spirituality, medicine, psychology, health, and interdisciplinary studies) will evaluate the submissions.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers will assess the papers based on the following criteria

Relevance: Alignment with the conference themes and objectives
Originality and Innovation: Contribution to the existing body of knowledge in science, spirituality, and health
Methodological Rigor: Appropriateness and clarity of research design, data collection, and analysis (if applicable)
Clarity and Structure: Logical organization, writing quality, and readability
Interdisciplinary Integration: The ability to combine, spiritual, and health-related concepts effectively

Who can participate?

Academicians
Medical Professionals & Researchers
Research Scholars
People Helping Professionals & Healers
Business Professionals
Additional Enthusiastic Intellectuals

Publication

All submissions will be peer-reviewed and quality papers will be published with Taylor & Francis and Macmillan Education, India.
Presenter will be asked to pay APC in case their paper is selected for publication.

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