The dynamic research environment requires diverse generational researchers. Hence, the International Student Research Congress provides a platform for the next generation student-researchers around the world to connect, collaborate and learn from multidisciplinary research outputs. It fosters research culture and academic excellence to high school and undergraduate (technical/vocational, college and university) students.

Objectives

The conference aims to:

Provide a platform for the high school and undergraduate research outputs;
Continuously develop strong research culture among students;
Enhance free and accessible knowledge sharing through open access publication;
Educate the community of scholars through updates on current topics and issues;
Foster collaboration among student-researchers around the globe; and
Develop camaraderie among junior fellows.

Conference Tracks

1. Education

Key topics:

Higher education administration and governance;
Policy development and implementation in education;
Teacher education, professional development, and retention;
Educational leadership styles and their impact on school performance;
School-community partnerships and stakeholder engagement;
Innovations in educational management and decision-making;
Inclusive education and special education needs;
Globalization and internationalization of education;
Equity, diversity, and access to education;
Digital literacy and ICT integration in the classroom;
Hybrid, blended, and online learning approaches;
Education for sustainable development (ESD);
Mental health, well-being, and resilience in education;
Post-pandemic challenges and opportunities in education;
21st-century skills and competency-based education;
Curriculum reforms and localized curriculum development;
Innovative teaching methodologies and active learning strategies;
Assessment for learning vs. assessment of learning;
Alternative assessment techniques (portfolios, performance-based assessment);
Student motivation, engagement, and cognitive development;
Early childhood education and developmental approaches;
Multilingual and multicultural education;
Educational management and leadership;
Current trends and issues on education and educational management;
Curriculum development, teaching and learning pedagogies, assessment and student cognitive development;
Social issues relevant to the societal and educational development; and
Other topics on educational research.

2. Humanities & Social Sciences

Key topics:

Law and Politics;
Philosophy and Religion;
Geography and Anthropology;
Communication and Modern Languages;
Ancient and Modern Literature;
Arts and Art Appreciation;
Humanities and Human Behavior;
Economic, social and environmental issues;
Psychology and learning; and
Other topics on social sciences.

3. Science & Technology

Key topics:

Biological sciences, biotechnology, and life sciences applications;
Environmental science, climate change, and sustainable ecosystems;
Physical sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics);
Earth sciences (geology, oceanography, meteorology, space science);
Agricultural and food sciences (food technology, nutrition, crop science);
Health sciences (public health, biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences);
Science education pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment;
STEM education and integration in schools and higher education;
Innovations in laboratory techniques, equipment, and methodologies;
Ethical, social, and philosophical issues in science;
Technology, Technological Innovation, and Technical Education;
Information and communication technology (ICT) and digital transformation;
Artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning applications;
Big data, data science, and analytics for decision-making;
Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technologies;
Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital forensics;
E-learning, educational technology, and virtual learning environments;
Technical-vocational education and workforce skills development;
Renewable energy technology (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal);
Smart cities and sustainable urban development;
Emerging technologies (nanotechnology, biotechnology, quantum computing);
Science, applied science and science education;
Technology, technological innovation and technical education;
Engineering, engineering design and development and engineering education; and
Other topics on science and technology.

4. Management

Key topics:

Business Management

Business, management and accounting education;
Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial development and business management;
Applied concepts of management, human resource, marketing, and operations;
The industry and industrial revolution 4.0;
Management accounting, financial accounting, financial reporting systems and corporate communication to external users’ decision-making;
Sustainability accounting and corporate integrated reporting system;
Corporate finance with the view of investment, financing decision making, and financial management;
Financial markets and institutions in line with banking, insurance and risk management, and real estate;
International finance including financial management;
Strategic management and leadership; and
Other topics on business management and accounting.