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24TH ICSD BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
08-10 January, 2025
Innovations in Social Work and Social Development: Uniting Communities across the Globe for Sustainable Change
Venue: Rajagiri Business School, Kakkanad
Organised by:Rajagiri School of Social Work
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Cochin, Kerala, India
In association with
International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD)
24th ICSD Biennial Conference
Development has been a focus of humankind since ancient times. It involves creating social conditions that sustainably and equitably foster individual and collective well-being. However, the path to development has undergone various debates and changes across different periods, involving shifts in concepts, theories, and practical approaches. The idea of social development emerged when it was felt that true development could not be achieved solely through economic advancement. Its proponents advocated a holistic and multi-level approach, instead. Social development is a broad concept that involves significant changes in politics, economics, and culture, all aimed at transforming society through deliberate efforts, characterised by increased capacity within the social system, social structure, institutions, services, and policies to effectively utilise resources and generate positive changes in the standard of living.
The world is constantly facing challenges in ensuring peace and stability that enable people to live in harmony. War, conflict, poverty, political instability, human rights violations, forced displacement, climate change etc. call for a united effort if we are to advance the UN’s sustainable development goals. Social workers and social development professionals play a vital role in addressing the many challenges faced by individuals, communities, and societies. It is essential to view ‘development’ as a process as well as an outcome, realizing that achieving such an aim requires engagement with multiple stakeholders to find inclusive pathways, especially for the most marginalized and vulnerable communities. As a concept in social work, social work practices at the micro, meso, and macro levels have a considerable role in social development. As the world moves swiftly towards the post-modern era, innovations in areas such as new approaches to service delivery, technology integration, policy changes and community organising strategies, are necessary to achieve the desired end.
The ICSD 24th Biennial International Conference aims to provide an opportunity to critically reflect on the multiple ways in which social work and social development professionals have advanced innovative solutions to unite and improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities, locally and globally. The conference will also celebrate ICSD’s golden jubilee; showcasing its commendable contribution to the field of social work and social development across the world.
Call for Papers/Proposals
We are calling for papers (for oral and poster presentations) that bring together novel solutions to development issues through social work and social development practices. All kinds of innovations will be considered, whether methodological, theoretical, social, technological, policy, practice-based or organisational and are of local relevance and/or have the potential for large-scale replication. Lessons learned from implementing evidence-based solutions, interdisciplinary approaches, and critiques of current solutions are also welcome. Interested participants can submit proposals for a workshop (90 minutes) or a panel discussion (4 panellists maximum on a theme excluding the chair,10 minutes each) on the related topics.
NB: Posters/workshop/panel discussion proposals should be submitted to the conference secretariate (email: icsd2025@rajagiri.edu). Abstract Should be submitted to CMT through conference website (conference.rajagiri.edu/icsd)
Publication
Interested presenters will be invited to submit their full paper for peer-reviewed publication consideration in the following journals / book series:
- Social Development Issues (SDI)
- International Journal of Community and Social Development (IJCSD) (Scopus Q1)
- Rajagiri Journal of Social Development (RJSD)
- Edited book chapter in Springer series on Social Development
Important Days
- Call for abstracts - 20th March - 31st August, 2024
- Notification on Approval of abstracts - 31st August, 2024
- Early Bird Registration - 1st May - 30th September, 2024
- Regular Registration - 1st October - 31st October, 2024
Contact:
Conference Secretariate​ - ICSD 2025
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)
Rajagiri P. O, Cochin - 683104, Kerala, India
Email: icsd2025@rajagiri.edu
Mob: +91 – 7356472239
Website: https://conference.rajagiri.edu/icsd
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The "Organic vs. Synthetic: The Evolution of Natya in the Context of the Green Economy and the Age of Artificial Intelligence" conference, organized by the Indian Knowledge Centre at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, will be held on January 10th, 2025, at the Rajagiri Business School, Kakkanad. This interdisciplinary event aims to explore how traditional Indian arts, particularly Natya (encompassing dance, theatre, music, media, design, and more), can adapt to modern challenges like sustainability, artificial intelligence, and economic growth. With a focus on eco-friendly practices, AI's impact on traditional art forms, cultural tourism, and economic contributions, the conference seeks to bridge cultural heritage with contemporary global issues. We invite scholars, artists, and experts to submit research papers and presentations on these themes and engage in discussions on the evolving role of Natya in a rapidly changing world. Selected papers will be published in a peer-reviewed collection. For more details, please visit the official conference website or contact the organizing committee at iks@rajagiri.edu.
6th RAJAGIRI MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
14-15 February, 2025
"Innovate and Adapt: Building Business Resilience in a Dynamic World”
Venue: Rajagiri Business School, Kakkanad
Organised by: Rajagiri Business School and Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
6th RAJAGIRI MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, characterized by technological breakthroughs such as AI, automation, IoT, rise in remote and hybrid work model, consumer behavior disruptions by new digital platforms, such as social media, influencers, and AI-driven marketing tools, changing financial markets due to cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and fintech innovation and unpredictable global disruptions exacerbated by global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical shifts, and environmental challenges, the ability to innovate and adapt is more crucial than ever. As organizations navigate the dynamic business environment, they must fundamentally rethink strategies to ensure long-term viability and sustainability. In this dynamic landscape, business resilience - the ability to swiftly recover from challenges and maintain operations in the face of uncertainty - has emerged as a core competency of successful organizations. However, the traditional notion of resilience is evolving. The integration of AI and advanced technologies is transforming how businesses anticipate risks, make decisions, and respond to disruptions. Coupled with the concept of evolutionary resilience, which emphasizes continuous adaptation and learning, businesses are now better positioned to thrive amid uncertainty.
Call for Papers
We invite papers in the areas of Finance and Economics, Human Resources, General Management, and Marketing. Detailed subthemes under each area are provided in the brochure. Participants are required to submit a full paper along with an abstract of 500 to 800 words. All abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings, which will carry an ISBN number. Submission guidelines and the submission link are included in the brochure. On the day of the conference, presenters will make a 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute question-and-answer session. A Best Paper Award will be presented in each area.
Doctoral Colloquium
The colloquium invites participation from doctoral researchers in the fields of Operations Management, Information Systems, Data Science, and Business Analytics. Participants can apply by submitting an extended abstract of their research project (up to 2,000 words). Key resource persons include Prof. Matthew Pepper, School of Business, University of Wollongong; Prof. Sajeev A. George, S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research; and Prof. Bhasi Marath, Former Director, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Abstracts for the conference and doctoral colloquium should be submitted via the CMT link provided in the brochure.
Kindly send the enquires to: rmc25@rajagiri.edu
Workshop
The conference features two workshops:
- A workshop by the Economics and Finance area on “Use of Panel Regression in Corporate Finance Research,” led by Prof. Nemiraja Jadiyappa, Associate Professor Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.
- A workshop by the Marketing area on “Experimental Methods”, conducted by Dr. Shweta Jha, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, and Dr. Kishore Gopalakrishna Pillai, Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Rajagiri Business School, Kochi.
Publication
Interested presenters will be invited to submit their full paper for peer-reviewed publication consideration in the following journals. Selection of the paper for the conference does not guarantee acceptance for the journals.
- Journal of Strategy and Management - Quartile: Q1
- Management Decision - Quartile: Q1
- Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing - Quartile: Q1
- European Journal of Marketing - Quartile: Q1
- International Journal of Emerging Markets - Quartile: Q1
- International Journal of Managerial Finance - Quartile: Q2
Important Days
- Deadline for Submissions - 5th January 2025
- Acceptance Intimation – 10th January, 2025
- 10%discount on early bird registration until 15th January 2025
Rajagiri Management Conference offers hybrid participation.
Contact:
- Rajagiri Business School
- Rajagiri Valley P.O., Kakkanad,
- Kochi - 682 039, Kerala, India.
- T: +91-484-2660601
Email: rmc25@rajagiri.edu
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