ICTFS19: International Conference on Tropical Forest Science 2019 Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, July 9-11, 2019 |
Conference website | http://www.ums.edu.my/fssa/index.php/en/about-ictfs |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ictfs19 |
Poster | download |
Abstract submission deadline | May 15, 2019 |
Abstract acceptance notification | May 31, 2019 |
Cancellation deadline | May 31, 2019 |
Early bird payment deadline | May 31, 2019 |
Presentation registration deadline | May 31, 2019 |
Participation registration deadline | June 14, 2019 |
Full paper submission deadline | June 30, 2019 |
Introduction
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources is pleased to announce the call for registration for the International Conference on Tropical Forest Science (ICTFS) 2019. ICTFS 2019 is the first forestry themed conference organized under the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources. The theme of the conference for this year is the “Forest for Sustainable Development Goals”. The theme encompasses the role and importance of forestry in addressing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This conference aims to bring together both local and international stakeholders to share knowledge and present their latest research findings on how forestry contributes to addressing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ICTFS aims to serve as a platform for scientists and other stakeholders to gather and exchange ideas and develop long-term collaborations that strength forestry in Sabah.
Scopes
The theme of the conference is the role and importance that forestry plays in addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session will be organised along these themes:
- Sustainable Production
- Forest protection and sustainability
- Community development and livelihood
- Technology and industry
Submission
Call for abstracts
Interested in attending a session and presenting your work? Please submit your abstract to one of the session. The call for abstracts is open until 15th April 2019.
Submission System:
To register, please complete the online registration form through https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ictfs19
Instruction to Authors:
Submission can be either a poster or an oral presentation. The official language of the conference and presentation is English. Authors are expected to present their papers and papers that are not presented at the conference will not be published. Submission of the paper is regarded as a commitment and if the author unable to attend and present the paper, the co-author or colleague should present the paper on their behalf. The paper must not have been previously published or under consideration simultaneously by any other publication. Plagiarism should be avoided. The scientific and publication committee has the right to reject any paper for publication that does not meet content or manuscript requirement standard.
Manuscript requirement:
Please submit your abstract and paper using https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ictfs19 . The requirement of the manuscript format as below;
- Microsoft Word, single-spaced
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 point
- Text: Justified, accept for article title
- Sub-headings: Should be bolded and placed at the left hand margin, one double space below the previous section.
- Tables or Charts: Must in in text format and inserted in the text document.
- Figures or photos: Must be in JPEG and PNG format.
- Reference Style: Follow the APA-style referencing.
Article structure:
- Abstract: The manuscript should contain an abstract. The abstract should be citation-free and not exceed 250 words.
- Introduction: State the objectives of the works and provide an adequate background to the study, inclusive of the literature relevant to the works.
- Methods and Materials: Provide sufficient details about the method that were used in the research.
- Results: Should be clear and concise.
- Discussion: A combined results and discussion section is often appropriate. The discussion should explore the significant of the results.
- Conclusions: Should be presented clearly and summarize the whole works.
- Acknowledgements: All acknowledgements (if any) should be included (i.e. supporting grants, presentations, and etc.)
- Reference List: Should using APA-referencing style.
Oral presentation:
The time allocated for a presentation is 15 minutes, with a further 5 minutes for discussion.
Please noted that presenter must bring their own thumb drive for presentation. Laptops will will be provided by the organizer. Presenter should arrive early at least 15 minutes prior to the session presentation and to introduce themselves to the Session Chair. Only Microsoft PowerPoint (ppt or .pptx) presentation will be accepted. If you want to present video format with audio, please inform the technical staff before the presentation.
Call for Poster:
You are invited to submit your abstract for poster presentation during the conference. Please complete your registration through https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ictfs19 .
Guidelines for poster presentations:
Poster display will be in portrait orientation. The poster presenters are required to stand at or near by their poster for at least 30 minutes during the poster reception session, to talk and answer questions regarding their work. The poster should be a visual presentation of your submitted abstract and should meet the following criteria:
- Title : The title should be the same as the submitted abstract. Characters should be a minimum of 48 point font size. Display your name, organization or institute and address. Heading between 48 to 60 point font size is recommended.
- Size: The poster must be A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) in portrait orientation. Poster should be easily read from at least 1 meter distance.
- Lettering: The poster should be readable and clear.
- Content: Prepare the point font size between 24 to 32 with single spaces. The text should be concise and readable. Include the abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement, and references.
On the day of your poster presentation, conference organizer will assist the poster presenter to put up the poster. The poster will be display throughout the day of conference and will be removed by the end of the day.
Important dates
Conference Deadlines:
Abstract submission deadline 15th April 2019
Abstract acceptance notification 30th April 2019
Early bird payment deadline 30th April 2019
Presentation registration deadline 28th May 2019
Cancellation deadline 31st May 2019
Participation registration deadline 14th June 2019
Conference date 9th to 11th July 2019
Full paper submission deadline 30th June 2019
The abstracts will be published in a Book of Abstracts. Participants are invited to send their full-paper for publication in selected journals. All full paper will be subjected to double-blind peer review. Submission is not mandatory, which means full paper submission will be optional. For those who are interested, please prepare your full paper according to guidelines and submit before 30 June 2019. Guideline for authors are available in http://www.ums.edu.my/fssa/index.php/en/ictfs-registration/ictfs-guidelines , and link for full paper submission is available in https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ictfs19.
We hoping to see you at the conference.
Conference fees
Fees & Payment:
Category |
Local |
International |
Local student |
International student |
Payment must be received by 31st March 2019 |
RM800 |
USD300 |
RM500 |
USD200 |
For registration after 31st March 2019 |
RM850 |
USD400 |
RM550 |
USD300 |
Important note:
1. Presenters may present more than 1 paper with an additional fee of RM250 for each additional paper.
2. For papers with more than 1 author, please note that all co-authors who wish to attend the conference must also register and pay separately
Contact us:
Secretariat ICTFS 2019
Forestry Complex, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources,
Universiti Malaysia Sabah,
UMS Road,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Email: ictfs19secretariat@gmail.com
Contact Number: 088-320 000 ext: 8605