Announcement

National Seminar

Main Theme: “Exploring New Trend in Literature & Culture”

Date: 1 December, 2023 (Friday)                                                                          Venue: Jogananda Deva Satradhikar Goswami (JDSG) College, Bokakhat, Assam. India

Organized by:                                                                                                               Swarnalipi                                                                                                In collaboration with

Assamese Department, Jogananda Deva Satradhikar Goswami (JDSG) College                              &   Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya

Moto of the Seminar :

The main objectives of the Seminar is to unveil several new trends in literature & culture  across the world and to outline specific dimensions, focus & responsibilities of the readers, scholars, writers, workers, literary experts & lovers so that the global trends, experiments in literature & culture could be understood and discussed for general/specific consideration. Particularly, experts and scholars will unfold global trends/issues of literature and culture and propose various responsibilities of everyone for the sake of developmental growth and survival of any literature and culture. Hence, an outcome in real terms must be generated in the Seminar.

About Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya :
Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya has been established by the Government of Assam under the Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya Act 2020. His Excellency Sri Golab Chand Kataria, the Hon’ble Governor of Assam is the Chancellor of the University.  Professor Jyoti Prasad Saikia has been appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of the University.  

About Swarnalipi :                                                                                                     Swarnalipi is a Peer Reviewed monthly research journal. It started its journey a decade ago in February, 2011. The journal publishes research articles, research papers, review papers and other creative writings containing original standard work of an individual. As conceived & designed, the journal, within a short span of time has become the resource for thousands of readers across the state and around the country.telefoonhoesjes doorzichtigwebsites

About Jogananda Deva Satradhikar Goswami (JDSG) College :                                                                                                     Jogananda Deva Satradhikar Goswami (JDSG) College, Bokakhat is one of the prominent institutions of higher education in the district of Golaghat. Situated in a beautiful natural ambience by the side of N.H. 37, in the close vicinity of the Kaziranga National Park-the World Heritage Site, the college has been playing a pivotal role in educating rural youths and in contributing towards creating a good citizenry in the greater Bokakhat sub-divisional area ever since its establishment in 1964. The College, recognized by the UGC under relevant sections of the UGC Act, also happens to be the last one in the western part among the affiliated colleges under Dibrugarh University.

Who can Join the Conference: Anyone, preferably, an expert, teacher, scholar, researcher, literature & Culture lover or author will be eligible to join the Seminar. He/she must submit a Research Paper on the particular theme in a session (offline mode only*) fulfilling all norms and terms as given below.

Remember: Before submitting a Research Paper the participants must go through the Guidelines given below. Only the Research Papers fulfilling Guidelines will be considered. No paper will be returned. Every participant must do registration, submit abstract & full research paper, deposit necessary fees and submit a self Declaration (Format given below, or copy/fill up from the website- www.swarnalipi.com/conferences) for originality of the Research Papers, unless which Certificate will not be issued.

Main Theme of the Seminar:

 “Exploring New Trend in Literature & Culture”

 (A Multi-lingual National Seminar)

Suggested Themes/Sub Themes:

  1. New trends in Novel Writing.
  2. New trends in Short Story Writing.
  3. New trends in Drama Writing.
  4. New trends in Poetry Writing
  5. New trends in Cultural dimensions.
  6. Socio-cultural dimensions of literature & culture in the formation of Society.
  7. Pedagogy/Harmony of Literature and Culture.
  8. Studies/trends in Folk/Tribal Culture.
  9. Studies/trends in Folk/Tribal Literature.
  10. Diaspora Literature, Culture & its Discourses.
  11. Media, Global trends/threats/approaches in literature & culture.
  12. Any other related topic.

 Guidelines for submitting Papers:

  1. The Research Paper must contain original Research works of good standard.
  2. All Research Papers should be submitted by E-mail (given below) only as soft copy typed properly and neatly in English or Assamese language.
  3. The soft copy should be in MS word or Page Maker format.
  4. In English all the matters should be typed in Times New Roman Font (Size 12 point) in MS word format. The leading (line space) should be 1.5.
  5. In Assamese all the matters should be typed in Geetanjali Light Font (Size 13 point) of Ramdhenu Software in Page Maker format. The leading (line space) should be auto mode.
  6. Maximum size for the Research papers in English/Assamese should be 8000 words or 10 pages in A4 size (for such excess pages will be discarded.
  7.  All Research Papers must include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Discussion, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgement and References/Sources. Heading and sub-headings should be capitalized and bold faced/font.
  8. Abstract: It should not exceed 250/300 words in a single paragraph and does not require sources, sub-headings etc. It should be very brief and should carry out a brief summary of the work, including the objectives of the study, the techniques used and what has been accomplished in the work.
  9. Keywords: It should bear up to 5-12 key terms separated by commas related to the work.
  10.  Introduction: The background significances, the brief survey of the previous works, purposes, scopes and novelty of the research work should be focused in the Introduction. It should not bear any sub-headings.
  11.  Methods: In carrying out the research works the researcher should mention which method/procedure has been followed and sufficient information in details regarding analytical, descriptive, statistical or experimental procedures should be mentioned.
  12.  Discussion: Here the researcher should cover sufficient interpretations, speculations and analysis in support of the topic chosen for Research paper.
  13.  Results: It contains summary of the whole research, i.e. the assessment and prospects of the future Research processes.
  14.  Conclusion: It contains outcome of the research work. It should include important findings and views of the researcher.
  15.  Acknowledgements: It should cover brief information regarding all kinds of support/grant/assistance in any forms and received from individuals/institutions/organizations etc.
  16.  References/Sources: It is the end part of the Research paper. It should include all references/sources and should follow MLA citation style.

Peer Reviewed Procedures & Selection:

  1. After receiving, the Research Papers will be forwarded to the Peer Reviewed Committee (PRC) with a note for reviewing and selection. The papers will not be considered for presentation/publishing without approval of the PRC.
  2. The PRC will fix the categories A/B/C/D (A= Excellent & eligible for presentation/publishing; B= Required minor correction & eligible after reviewing; C= Required major correction & eligible after 2nd reviewing; D= Rejected).
  3. In case of rejected papers the researchers will be communicated for rewritten/corrected manuscript within a given time framed by the Editorial Board of Swarnalipi.
  4. The Paper should be plagiarism free. In case the author/researcher of the paper performs the Plagiarism Check by own, he/she should submit the evidence Plagiarism Report during the submission of the Research Paper.
  5. If the researcher submits the Plagiarism Report by himself/herself it will be verified by the PRC.
  6. If the PRC finds any undesired elements in the Research Papers/Plagiarism Report the decision of selection for presentation/publishing will remain pending and the researcher will be communicated and accordingly given a chance to revise/resubmit/make other decision (provided extra charges for repeating the process where the decision of the Editor will be final).
  7. There will be three Reviewers for scrutinizing each Research Paper. One Internal and two others will be External.
  8. The approval of all three reviewers should be required for a Research Paper.
  9. The process will be repeated until three reviewers are convinced that the manuscripts are eligible for consideration.
  10. Then the Research Paper will be presented to the Editorial Board for fixing time for presentation/publishing.
  11. The Editor/Chief Editor reserves the right to take the final decision at the last moment.

*PRC/Editor/Chief Editor/RC reserves the rights for selection/presentation provisions for special considerations in any case.

Provisions for Presentations:

There will be several categories for Presentation of Research Papers as per requirement.

  1. General/Single Presentation
  2. Poster Presentation
  3. Online Presentation (only for foreign participants in special case).

Publication of Research Papers & Abstracts:

  1. The publication volume of Research Papers will be bi-lingual (English & Assamese as per papers) and will be released during the SEMINAR.
  2. The publication volume of Research Papers will be available during the Seminar.
  3. The publication volume of Research Papers will carry ISBN as per requirement.
  4. Due care will be taken to publish complete Research Papers only which fulfill all norms and received properly. For this purpose the researchers must agree & fulfill all norms and steps as mentioned in Guidelines & Self-Declaration.
  5. The publication of Proceeding Abstracts (only) will be done separately and distributed at Free of Cost during the Seminar.

Certificate for Participants:

The participants who fulfill all norms mentioned in the Guidelines, deposit fees, and submit research papers with a Self-Declaration will receive the ‘Certificate of Participation’ from the Organizing Committee after the presentation of Research Papers as per provisions. It is mandatory for all desired participants.

Fulfillment of International Norms:

  1. While submitting a Research Paper the researchers should agree to obey the publication/presentation Guidelines & requirements of the International Academic & Research Consortium. 
  2. The researcher should ascertain that the Research Paper is original and free from plagiarism.
  3. The researcher should ascertain that the same Research Paper has not been sent to other places for same purposes.
  4. The researcher must undertake complete responsibilities for any controversy/norms/ethics/whatever related to his/her research paper.
  5. The researcher must agree to satisfy all other requirements (if any more, which is not mentioned here) specified by Swarnalipi for publication/presentation of his/her research paper.
  6. The researcher should submit the Self Declaration in the format given below.

Format :  

SELF- DECLARATION

That, I/We  Dr./Mr./Mrs…………………………………………………………….. ……………and………………………………………………….…………………….. aged…………years &……….years hereby agree and declare that the Research Paper titled………….………………………………………………..…………….………………… is original and unpublished. I/we confirm that the same Research Paper has not been sent already for publication/presentation/consideration to anywhere else. Further, I/we also agree that the same Paper will not be sent to elsewhere without receiving prior permission/communication from Swarnalipi.

Further, I/we, the undersigned author(s) hereby assign/transfer all copyrights of my/our Research Paper titled as mentioned above to Swarnalipi.

I/we understand that the opinions expressed in the Research Paper are of the author(s) own and the members of the Editorial Board, Editor(s) or Publisher of Swarnalipi are in no way responsible for such opinions/conclusions/results/remarks.

This is to the best of my/our knowledge and faith on this ……..day of ……..2023.

Signature (s) of the Researcher(s)

Correspondence Address of the Participants (with Current Contact numbers):

……………………………………………………………………………….

All Communications:

Any correspondences including submission of Research Papers, Self Declaration, Documents (articles/photographs etc) must be sent or communicated to the Email: ilc2022assam@gmail.com. In emergency only Researchers may contact the WatsApp numbers: 7399208091 and 7576905886. Materials like Research Papers, Self Declaration, Documents (articles/photographs etc) will not be accepted through WatsApp numbers.

*Only Foreign Researchers/participants/scholars may be allowed for online presentation if circumstances restrict them for physical appearances (for health grounds only). 

**The decision of Swarnalipi will be final to modify/impose/restrict/cancel/add any item for better social justifications.

Registration Fees for Joining:

The Registration Fees for Joining in various categories are as follows:

Corporate/Industrialist/Professionals/  Academicians/Faculty  (per head)Rs.1000/= (without accommodation)
Research Scholar  (per head)Rs.1000/= (without accommodation)
Student (per head)Rs.500/= (without accommodation)
Overseas Delegates (per head)USD 200/=

 (*separate arrangement will be made for Foreign Invitees)

Mode & Payment Details:

  1. For National Participants: (for NEFT/Transfer/RTGS)
BeneficiarySWARNALIPI
BankState Bank of India
IFSCSBIN0005606
Account No.37667385477   

*You can pay online (NEFT/IMPS) or through e-Wallets (Google Pay/PhonePe/PayTM etc.

  • Google Pay: Phone no- 9957185835
  • For International participants: PAYPAL
PAYPAL – IDswarnalipi2011@gmail.com

Conference Kits:

The Organizing Committee will offer a ‘Seminar Kit’ to each participant at the time of Entry/Registration (Offline mode) during the Seminar.

No Accommodation:

The Organizing Committee will not provide any accommodation. The participants can book their accommodation in own responsibility at the nearest Hotels/Guest House/Lodge etc.

Registration:

Researchers must do the Registration & Deposit of Fees together at the earliest in Google Form: https://forms.gle/HT6a5T21zdmuYSiw9

Important Dates:

Last Date for online Registration20/11/2023 Register in Google. Form Link below: https://forms.gle/HT6a5T21zdmuYSiw9
Last Date for submission of abstract25/11/2023  
Last Date for Full length Paper25/11/2023
Date of paper acceptance25/11/2023
Seminar Email ID (for all purposes)ilc2022assam@gmail.com
Date of Seminar1/12/2023

Very Important Notes for Paper submission:

  • The last Date for submission of Full Research Paper is November 25, 2023.
  • No papers will be accepted without Registration & Fees and after last date
  • Fees once deposited cannot be reversed back.
  • Researchers should do the Registration at the earliest to schedule their participation. With Registration they should also deposit necessary Fees. The final confirmation will be generated only after deposit of Fees. Any help please contact the WatsApp numbers:7576905886.

RSVP :

Dr. Jayanta Gogoi                                                                                                                                    Principal, JDSG College.

Dr. Udayan Barua                                                                                                                      Academic Registrar (i/c),                                                                                                                   Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya 

Dr. Arun Bora                                                                                                                                           Co-ordinator & HoD, Assamese, JDSG College                                                                

Hridayananda Gogoi                                                                                                                Chief  Editor, Swarnalipi                                                                                                                              & Secretary, Organizing Committee, Contact: 7399208091