The Intelligentsia on COVID 19 - Online Conference 2020


 

The inaugural Online Conference - The Intelligensia on Covid - 19 conducted under the "BPU Webinar Series" was held on 21st of October, 2020. The Keynote address was made by Dr. Ananda Wijewicrama, Consultant Physician at National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Sri Lanka. 18 researchers presented papers under diverse themes related to Covid - 19 pandemic and its drastic effects on various fields.

The first session was chaired by Prof. Samantha Illagakoon, the Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies and moderated by Ven.Rideegama Wanarathana, Lecturer at Department of Buddhist Culture.The second session was chaired by Ven. Illukewela Dhammarathana, the Head,Deapartment of Buddhist Philosopy and moderated by Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi, the Head, Computer Teaching Unit. The third session was chaired by Ven. Prof. Moragollagama Uparathana, the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and moderated by Dr. Swarnananda Gamage, Senior Lecturer at Department of English Teaching Unit.

The first online conference came to an end with the concluding remarks made by Ven. Dr.Homagama Dhammananda, the Head, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosopy, the conference chair.



About Conference

Covid pandemic, the greatest and the most challenging health crisis of our time has created many socio- cultural, political and economic issues that we have never encountered before. The super power in the world has suffered the most while some countries like Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Vietnam, Cuba, etc., so far have successfully managed the spread of the pandemic. However during the time of this upsetting scenario, the general public has been facing many experiences they have had never before. Our sole intention therefore is to create a platform where the intelligentsia, across academic disciplines and national borders can present their research on the diverse issues created by the devastating and unprecedented Covid 19 pandemic. We endeavour to increase knowledge, and positively impact our response to this pandemic.

Conference Tracks

  • Health & Social Security
  • Professional Intervention and their Contribution
  • Volunteer and Welfare Services
  • Education & Modern Technology
  • Religious Organizations and their Commitment
  • Role of the Family at the Lockdown
  • Fear Psychosis
  • Role of the Mass Media and Social Media

Important Dates

  • Call for Extended Abstracts - 21th, August
  • Deadline for Abstract Submission – 25th, Sept
  • Notification of Acceptance – 5th, October
  • Final Submission of Abstract – 8th, October
  • Conference Date – 21st October

Abstract Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Authors who wish to present their research or review papers at the conference must submit their extended abstracts according to the guidelines given below.

All accepted abstracts will be published online. The acceptance of the work ensures that the work will be presented at the conference. If the work involves more than one author, we expect the presence of at least one author at the conference.

Abstract Guidelines

  • Medium : English

  • Length : Maximum 1000 words

  • Title : Written in uppercase, font size 13, bold and centered

  • Authors : Name, affiliation, address, email and contact number of all authors, font 10

  • Font  : Abstracts must be in 1.5  inches spacing, font size 12 in Times New Roman 

  • Topics :

    • Introductıon and objectives

    • Research methods

    • Results and discussion

    • Conclusions

    • References (Follow the APA style) (Times New Roman, 11 font size)

  • Key words : 4-5 keywords. 

  • Software : Abstracts must be submitted in Word/PDF File Format Only

Keynote Speaker


Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama (MD, MBCP),

Consultant Physician, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Sri Lanka.


COVID 19 -  Intelligentsia Online Conference Committee

Conference Chair                   :                       Dr. Ven. Homagama Dhammananda Thero       


Conference Joint Secretaries :                       Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana 

                                                                       Dr. Swarnananda Gamage

                                                                       Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi

Contact Details

Email                 : conference@bpu.ac.lk

Tel                     : Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana   : +94701567156

                            Dr. Swarnananda Gamage             :+94718338288

                            Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi   :+94775875065

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