INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE

The 9^th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop is the ninth of a series  initiative to encourage presentations of related research in Islamic dimension. It is a continuity of the 8 ^th ISDEV Graduate Workshop that was organised by Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) and Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia on 30-31 October 2013. This annual event aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Provide a platform for post-graduate students from all over the world who are doing Islamic-based research to present their works for discussion and evaluation.

2. Provide wider opportunities to academicians and post-graduate students to interact openly and build networking.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

1. Those who plan to pursue studies at Master or PhD level in any fields with special reference to Islamic perspective.

2. Those who are currently post-graduate students and conducting Islamic-based research in any fields of study.

3. Those who have completed studies at Master or PhD level in the year of 2013 or 2014 in any Islamic-based fields.

4. Thesis supervisors, lecturers and anyone who is interested.

PRESENTER

Paper presenter can be anyone of the first three categories only. However, lecturer cum supervisor of a thesis can participate in the workshop as a participant. This is to allow those in the first three categories to experience writing, though could be guided by their supervisors, and presenting their papers independently in an international academic gathering. For this, all papers have to be single-authored.

LANGUAGE

English or Malay or Arabic.

WORKSHOP PROCEDURES

1. Paper submitted to the workshop must be original and have not been submitted, presented or published in any other academic meetings and publications.

2. Abstract and full paper must be sent via e-mail. Acceptance of the paper will also be sent via the same.

3. The length of the full paper must not exceed 15 single space pages, excluding tables and figures. The typeface used should be Times New Roman font 12pt (APA format) with 1 inch margin on the left and right of the page.

4. The title page must clearly indicates:

·         Title of the paper

·         Name of the author

·         Research Field

·         Level of Studies

·         Department(s) and affiliation(s)

·         Mailing address

·         E-mail address

·         Phone numbers

·         Fax number

5. All registration fees are payable by cheque/bank draft/postal order and should be made payable to ‘ISDEV’ and must be sent to the organizer via post or pay directly to ISDEV’s bank account.

6. Presenters will be allocated a time for presentation and their papers published in the conference proceedings (ISBN numbered) only when registration fee is paid and paper is submitted by the deadline.

7. Each paper may be commented in the Conference by an experienced lecturer to assist author in improving his/her/their writing. 
8.  Participation certificate will be given to those who participate fully in the two-days conference
9. ISDEV has the copyright for all papers accepted. Outstanding papers will be considered for publication in the form of an edited book.

ACCOMMODATION

For reservation and information, please contact directly the list of recommended hotels below:

Place	Contact Number	Rate
USM Guest House (within campus)	(6)04-6532030	RM110 (Standard Superior) RM230 (Family Suite)
RECSAM Guest House (10 minutes driving)	(6)04-6522727	RM88  (Superior) RM94 (Deluxe) RM110 (Junior Suite) RM 143 (VIP)
Equatorial Hotel (15 minutes driving)	(6)04-6438111	RM216/USD50 (SingleSuperior) RM272/USD76 (TwinSuperior) RM246/USD69 (Single Deluxe) RM302/USD84 (Twin Deluxe) RM281/USD79 (Single Executive) RM337/USD94 (Twin Executive)
Vistana Hotel (10 minutes driving)	(6)04-6468000	RM150/USD42 RM184/USD52
Anggerik Villa (5 minutes driving)	(6)04-6583760	RM45 (Standard - Single Bed) RM50 (Standard - Double Bed) RM65 (Standard - Queen Bed) RM80 (Standard - 2 Single Bed) RM85 (Standard - 2 Double Bed + 1 single bed) RM160 (Twin sharing)
B Suite (15 minutes driving)	(6)04-6467777	RM160 (Standard) RM190 (Family) RM220 (Family Suite)
Krystal Suite (15 minutes driving)	(6)04-6133333	RM250/USD70 (1 Bedroom Suite) RM350/USD98 (2 Bedroom Suite)

Note: All rates are subject to change.