7th IDMAC

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The 7^th ISDEV International Islamic Development 

Management Conference
(IDMAC 2013)

Organized by:

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Introduction

The 7^th ISDEV International Development Management Conference is the seventh of a series of initiative to encourage related research in Islamic social sciences perspective, this time in the area of Islamic Research Methodology. This conference is a continuation of the 6^th ISDEV International Development Management Conference with the theme: Islamic Management of Human Development which was held at Universiti Sains Malaysia on 29^th –30^th August 2012.

This year, the conference aims to achieve the following objectives:

1) To provide a platform and opportunities for practitioners, managers, scholars, researchers, academicians,graduate students and others from all over the world to engage on an intellectual discourse on Islamic Research Methodology;

2) To present the latest research findings related to all issues Towards Islamic Research Methodology, domestically and internationally, that relate to the philosophy and concepts, issues, challenges, prospects,transformation of Islamic Research Methodology into a more effective and dynamic field of study and as well as a more vibrant industry;

3) To explore new ideas and issues on Islamic Research Methodology especially those that could contribute towards Islamic Research Methodology that is able to lead to the maximisation of benefits for the ummah.

Rationale

The current state of affairs in using conventional research methodology to study on Islam is deemed as inadequate. This has led to the inability to accurately define and overcome the issues, problems and challenges on Islam. Islamic Research Methodology strives to formulate and develop a research methodology that could overcome these problems, based on Islamic doctrines.It is a fairly new area, deemed to still be at its exploratory stage.

Islamic Research Methodology starts with its philosophical underpinnings deeply rooted from the primary absolute sources of Islam and yet goes beyond the philosophical underpinnings state. It provides a holistic methodology including the techniques involved such as in the collection of data and the analysis of data. It attempts to bring forth, for example, the methodologies used by classical scholars in building the compendium of knowledge throve into current research on Islam. This means Islamic Research Methodology strives to redefine certain concepts, definitions and theories that are embedded within the conventional research methodology and proves why these very concepts, definitions and theories are incompatible and inadequate to be used on any research on Islam.

This conference attempts to seek the answers to these problems, as well as to formulate innovative ways and strategies to turn them into actions, implementations and realizations, with forward-looking insights into the keys that could pave the way towards Islamic Research Methodology, from the current level to a more highly productive level.

This is a conference that hopes to be able to blend new, innovative and practical minds, unlike the common stereotype, reiterative and rhetorical ones. So are the papers and discussions expected for this conference.

Suggested Sub-themes (relating to Islamic Research Methodology)

1. Philosophy of Islamic Research Methodology
2. Concept of Islamic Research Methodology
3. Islamic Research Methodology in Al-Qur’an and Sunnah
4. Usul Fiqh and Fiqhiyyah Methods for Islamic Research Methodology
5. Qualitative And Quantitative Research Based on Islamic Doctrines
6. The Islamic Ethics of Interviews, Observation and Participant Observation
7. Formulation of Questionnaires from Islamic Perspective
8. Formulation and Development of Islamic Theory
9. The Arts of Reasoning (Mantik) for Islamic Research Methodology
10. Application of Fatwa Development Process on Islamic Research Methodology
11. Reliability and Validity of Data in Islamic Research Methodology
12. The Need and Limitation of Scientific Approach in Islamic Research Methodology
13. The Role and Use of Intangible Elements (Spirituality) in Islamic Research Methodology
14. The Questions of Objectivity in Islamic Research Methodology
15. Islamic Research Ethics
16. Islamic Research Methodology for Social Sciences Research
17. Other related sub-themes

Participants

Those who are interested in the area of Islamic Research Methodology namely researchers, academicians, practitioners, government officers or postgraduate students.

Important Dates

Submission of Full Paper                        : 29^th November 2013

Submission of Registration Fee              : 29^th November 2013

Release of Conference Program             : 30^th November 2013

Venue

University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

Language

English or Arab or Malay

Conference Procedure

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 12 pt (APA format) with 1 inch margins on the left and right of the page.

4.      The title page must clearly indicates:

-Title of the paper
-Name of the author(s)
-Research Field
-Department(s) and affiliation(s)
-Mailing address
-E-Mail address
-Phone numbers
-Fax number

5.      Outstanding papers will be considered for publication. Participation certificate will be given to those who participate fully in the two-days conference.

Accommodation

For reservation and information, please arrange directly with the recommended hotels listed below:

PLACE	TELEPHONE	ROOM 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

Communication

Abstract &Working Papers: 

                                                                Shahir Akram Hassan

                                                                E-mail: shahir_isdev@yahoo.com

                                                                Tel: 04-653 2661

Registration & Fee: 

                                                                Puan Siti Eshah Waris

                                                                Email: sewusm@gmail.com 

                                                                Tel : 04-653 3422

                                                                Cik Lenny A/k Luat

                                                                Email :lennykristinie@yahoo.com.my

                                                                Tel : 04-653 4606

CONTACT US

Secretariat 

ISDEV 7^th International Development Management Conference 2013 (IDMAC 2013)

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)

School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

11800 Penang, Malaysia

Tel       :+(6) 04-653 2661 / 2803 / 3422 / 2655

Fax       :+(6) 04-653 2124

Advisor: 
Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh (syukri54@gmail.com)

Chairman of the Organising Committe: 
Shahir Akram Hassan (shahir_isdev@yahoo.com)

Abstract: 

Please click here for fill the form.

Full Paper, registration: 

Cik Lenny A/K Luat (lennykristinie@yahoo.com.my)

Registration Fees

Student          :               RM100.00/USD50

Non-Student :               RM400.00/USD150

The registration fee includes workshop materials, lunches and refreshments.