DLSU Research Congress 2024
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

Day 1: June 20, 2024

(In-person, Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, 18th Floor Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall)

Day 2: June 21, 2024

(Online)

Day 3: June 22, 2024

(Online)

Theme:  Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Responsible Innovation

Introduction:

Inherent to human nature is an innate desire for exploration, creativity, and the generation of innovative ideas – traits that have significantly contributed to our survival and the shaping of cultures and societies. Central to the process of innovation is research, playing a pivotal role in identifying needs, uncovering gaps, and discerning opportunities for advancement across diverse domains. Research acts as a catalyst for problem-solving and the conceptualization of novel ideas in services, processes, and technology, while also influencing the formulation of regulatory frameworks.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant achievement arising from modern research endeavors. AI holds the promise of expanding research horizons, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing educational methodologies, and automating processes for increased efficiency. Concurrently, however, ethical concerns and potential challenges arise with the integration of AI. As with any groundbreaking concept, a comprehensive examination of its moral, social, environmental, and economic dimensions is imperative. Responsible innovation is a way to make sure that progress follows what society values, tackles important issues, and helps everyone develop sustainably. It extends beyond technological and economic considerations to encompass the broader impact on individuals, communities, and the global ecosystem, striving for an equitable and harmonious future. 

Call for Papers

We invite the academic community, our partners and research collaborators to submit short papers and full papers related but not limited to the following research themes:

Opportunity to Publish. Selected papers will also have a chance to be published in the Asia Pacific Social Science Review and DLSU Business and Economics Review, which are Scopus-accredited.

Important Dates

For general inquiries please email: [email protected]  

For paper inquiries please email: [email protected]

There will also be Poster Session⁵ dedicated to correspondents to present their initial research undertakings. All the correspondents accepted for poster presentation may opt to prepare a two-minute presentation for the Gong Show. Title and abstract of the poster have to be submitted by May 3, 2024. 

We are also inviting submissions for sessions, colloquium, and workshop proposals/papers which are in line with the conference theme and other aspects of strengthening the country’s research capability. Session, colloquium, and workshop proposals have to be submitted by May 3, 2024.

Submitted papers and workshop proposals will undergo a review process and once accepted should be presented during the research congress.

Instructions:

1. Full Paper
   • Submission of a full paper is required for paper presentations.
   • The full paper for paper presentations must contain a brief introductory statement of the research and continue with the summary of the results obtained, followed by a conclusion(s). It is not acceptable to say “the results will be discussed.” It must also include a list of key bibliographic sources.
   • Standard abbreviations should be used throughout the text. Any special or unusual abbreviation should be spelled out in full at first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Please use a minimal number of abbreviations.
   • Symbols (i.e. Greek) can be used as well as boldfaced, underlined and italicized characters.
   • Check the manuscript carefully for grammatical or typographical errors.
   • Format for full paper for various disciplines may be found at the following URLs:
     • Humanities, Business and Economics, and Education
     • Social Sciences
     • Science, Engineering and Computer Studies
     • Action Paper Research Outline for guidance in content preparation
   • Except for paper submissions to the Poster Sessions, all paper submissions should have the faculty or lead researcher as corresponding author.  A maximum of four (4) paper submissions per corresponding author is allowed.
   • Full papers must be prepared as Portable Document Format (.pdf file format) consisting of maximum of 1,200 words letter-sized page, with one-inch margins on all sides. The abstract MUST BE in TEXT ONLY without graphs, pictures or tables, and should contain a title, name/s of author/s (underline the name of the presenting author), department/s and address/es. Make sure to indicate whether the author would like to include his or her full paper in the conference proceedings.
   • Include acknowledgements of the source(s) of research support (if any) on the bottom line of the extended abstract.
   • All short papers must be written in English or Filipino and submitted electronically to EasyChair via the link:  https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsurescon2024.
2. If the submitted paper is accepted, the author has until June 1, 2024 to prepare the Full Paper addressing the comments received, if  any. The Full Paper should consist of a maximum of 8 pages in a letter-sized page, with one-inch margins on all sides and should be submitted in two different files.
   1. Submit the .pdf file format to EasyChair via the link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsurescon2024.
   2. Submit the .doc/.docx file format to the organizing committee via the email: [email protected]
3. Conference
   1. Presentations on the day of the conference must not exceed 15 minutes each.
   2. In order for the final full paper to appear in the conference proceedings, the accepted papers should be presented during the conference.
4. Final full paper will be published in the conference proceedings (unless the author has indicated to exclude it from the proceedings).If the paper is presented in the conference, the author has until June 23, 2024   to submit the .pdf file format of the final full paper (camera ready) (max of 8 pages) to the DLSU Research Congress 2024 EasyChair submission page: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsurescon2024.
5.  Poster sessions
   1. The title and abstract of the poster have to be submitted electronically by May 3, 2024  to EasyChair via the link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsurescon2024.
   2. The author may attach 1-2 slides for the Gong Show Presentation upon submission of poster abstract via the EasyChair link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsurescon2024.The attached file should be in .pdf file format.
   3. For poster presentations, the corresponding author need not be a faculty.
   4. The presenter will be given 2 minutes to promote his poster on stage during the Gong Show using the slides that they have attached upon submission of their poster abstract.
6. Workshop/Tutorial/Colloquium/Mini-symposium Proposals/Papers
   1. We are also inviting submissions for Workshop/Tutorial/Colloquium/Mini-symposium proposals/papers which are in line with the conference theme and other aspects of strengthening the country’s research capability. The proposals have to be submitted by May 3, 2024. Format for proposals may be found at the following URL: https://bit.ly/Proposal-ResCon2024
   2. The title and abstract of the proposals/papers have to be submitted electronically by May 3, 2024  to EasyChair via the link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsurescon2024.
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