Dr. Gong Hansheng
Dean of School of Food Engineering
Ludong University
Keynote Topic
“Research Progress on Preservation and Processing of Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables in Yantai”
Call for Papers
The 8th International
Conference on Sciences
and Social Sciences 2026
"From Local Knowledge to Global Engagement: Advancing Integrated Innovation through Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences for Societal Transformation and Sustainable Development."
Full Paper Submission Deadline
October 10, 2026
Conference Date
12 November 2026
Venue
Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University
Announcement
Oral and Poster Presentation Schedule
The 49 oral and 60 poster presentations of ICSSS 2026 were held on Thursday, 12 November 2026. The full schedule, the presentation guidelines and the oral floor plans remain available on the Presentations page. Presentation files were used on the conference day only and are no longer available for download. The certificate is an online certificate and can be downloaded from the certificate page.
49
Oral presentations
12 min + 3 min Q&A
12 min + 3 min Q&A
60
Poster presentations
7 min + 3 min Q&A
7 min + 3 min Q&A
Event Highlights
Conference Activities in Pictures
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Background and Significance
Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, as a higher education institution playing a pivotal role in local and societal development, recognizes the imperative of integrating knowledge across diverse disciplines, including the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, in tandem with the application of local wisdom. This integrative approach aims to foster context-based innovation that is well-suited to specific regional settings while effectively addressing global challenges.
In this regard, the University has initiated the organization of an international academic conference entitled "The 8th International Conference on Sciences and Social Sciences 2026: From Local Knowledge to Global Engagement." The conference is intended to serve as a platform for the presentation and dissemination of research, knowledge, and innovation from academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners at both national and international levels.
Science
Integrating scientific and technological knowledge
Humanities
Exploring cultural heritage and social values
Social Sciences
Understanding the dynamics of contemporary society
Local Wisdom
Bridging local knowledge to the global stage
Objectives
1
Develop Collaborative Networks
To develop collaborative networks and enhance the institution's academic and research reputation and credibility on the international stage.
2
Enhance Personnel Capacity
To enhance personnel capacity in organizing academic conferences according to international standards.
3
Create a Knowledge Exchange Platform
To create a platform for exchanging knowledge, research, and innovation among academics from diverse countries and disciplines.
Tracks & Categories
Track 1
Science, Technology, and Engineering, Agriculture
Track 2
Health Sciences, Well-being
Track 3
Social Sciences, Humanities, Education
Track 4
Business, Economics, and Management in Digital Era
Presentation Format
- Oral Presentation
- Poster Presentation
Presentation Language
- English
Publication
Online Proceedings
Conference proceedings published online
SciTech Research Journal
TCI 2 — Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University
Journal for Developing the Social and Community
TCI 2 — Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University
Looking for the full conference information? The keynote speakers, peer reviewers, editorial board, conference calendar, registration fees, submission details and evaluation criteria are all still here.
Keynote Speakers
Distinguished speakers from partner institutions around the world
Prof. Dr. Linxin Peng
Executive Vice Dean of the Graduate School
Guangxi University
Keynote Topic
“Together Towards a New Future of China–ASEAN Agri-Tech Innovation Cooperation”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khashayar Yazdani
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Malaysia University of Science and Technology
Keynote Topic
“Educational Administration — AI for Educational Administration”
Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth
Deputy Head, Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forest Science
National University of Laos
Keynote Topic
“From Traditional Plant Knowledge to Global Conservation: Ethnobotanical Innovation for Sustainable Development in Laos”
Dr. Sengvilay Seateum
Lecturer, Department of Biology, Faculty of Forest Science
National University of Laos
Keynote Topic
“Species Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles in Phoubia, Anouvong District, Xaysomboun Province, Lao PDR”
Vilaythieng Sisouvong
Head, Academic Research Promotion and Administration, Faculty of Social Development
National University of Laos
Keynote Topic
“A Simulation Model for Using Local Wisdom to Develop Tourism in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, Nakai District, Khammouane Province”
Dr. Celeste T. Mercado
Vice President for Quality Assurance
Pangasinan State University
Keynote Topic
“From Local Wisdom to Global Impact: Harnessing Knowledge for Sustainable Transformation”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thachakorn Komol
Chair of Master and Ph.D. (International) Programme in Education
Shinawatra University
Keynote Topic
“Beyond AI: Human Wisdom and Local Knowledge as Catalysts for Global Transformation and Sustainable Futures”
Asst. Prof. Dr. Panithan Mekkamol
Vice President
Udon Thani Rajabhat University
Keynote Topic
“Practical AI for the Grassroots: Bridging the Digital Divide through Vibe Coding and Community Innovators”
Mr. Norasak Rattanaweroj (John Nuvo)
President
The Association for Digital Technology Literacy (D-TECH)
Keynote Topic
“Digital Security and Immunity-Building through Digital Vaccine”
Conference Calendar
Program, important dates and the official invitation letter
Conference Program
Tentative scheduleThursday, 12 November 2026 · Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University (onsite)
All times are Thailand time (ICT, UTC+7)
| Time | Activity | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.00–08.30 | Registration | Somjet Phusri Hall, 5th Fl., Bld. 15 | |
| 08.30–08.45 | ICSSS 2026 Opening Ceremony |
|
Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 08.45–09.20 | AASD Launching Ceremony |
|
Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 09.20–09.40 | Speaker 1 | “Together Towards a New Future of China–ASEAN Agri-Tech Innovation Cooperation” Prof. Dr. Linxin Peng Executive Vice Dean of the Graduate School, Guangxi University | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 09.40–10.00 | Speaker 2 | “Beyond AI: Human Wisdom and Local Knowledge as Catalysts for Global Transformation and Sustainable Futures” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thachakorn Komol Chair of Master and Ph.D. (International) Programme in Education, Shinawatra University | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 10.00–10.20 | Speaker 3 | “Research Progress on Preservation and Processing of Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables in Yantai” Dr. Gong Hansheng Dean of School of Food Engineering, Ludong University | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 10.20–10.40 | Coffee Break | ||
| 10.40–11.00 | Speaker 4 | “From Local Wisdom to Global Impact: Harnessing Knowledge for Sustainable Transformation” Dr. Celeste T. Mercado, Pangasinan State University Video presentation | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 11.00–11.20 | Speaker 5 | “From Traditional Plant Knowledge to Global Conservation: Ethnobotanical Innovation for Sustainable Development in Laos” Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth, National University of Laos | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 11.20–11.40 | Speaker 6 | “Practical AI for the Grassroots: Bridging the Digital Divide through Vibe Coding and Community Innovators” Asst. Prof. Dr. Panithan Mekkamol Vice President, Udon Thani Rajabhat University | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 11.40–12.00 | Speaker 7 | “Digital Security and Immunity-Building through Digital Vaccine” Mr. Norasak Rattanaweroj (John Nuvo) President, The Association for Digital Technology Literacy (D-TECH) | Somjet Phusri Hall |
| 12.00–12.20 | Speaker 8 | “A Simulation Model for Using Local Wisdom to Develop Tourism in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, Nakai District, Khammouane Province” Vilaythieng Sisouvong, National University of Laos | Nirut Tuengnark Meeting Room 1, 4th Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. |
| 12.00–13.30 | Lunch Break | ||
| 13.30–15.00 | City / Cultural Tour | Reservation required Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen (cultural and historical site) | Kerng Subdistrict, Mueang Maha Sarakham District |
| 13.30–16.30 | Research Presentation | Track 1 · Oral Science, Technology, Engineering, and Agriculture | Room 401, 4th Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. |
| Track 2 · Oral Health Science and Well-Being | Rooms 303 and 304, 3rd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. | ||
| Track 3 · Oral Humanities and Social Sciences, and Education | Rooms 305, 306 and 308, 3rd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. | ||
| Track 4 · Oral Business Administration, Economics, and Digital Management | Room 309, 3rd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. | ||
| Poster All tracks (13.30–16.00) Full oral and poster presentation schedule → | Poster Area, 2nd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. | ||
| 13.30–16.00 | Academic Workshops |
Workshop 1
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Somjet Phusri Hall |
Workshop 2
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Somjet Phusri Hall | ||
Workshop 3
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Nirut Tuengnark Meeting Room 1, 4th Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. | ||
| 15.00–17.00 | AASD and RMU Partners Networking | Hybrid meeting (video conference) | Dok Jan Meeting Hall, 3rd Fl., Bld. 15 |
| 18.00–20.30 | ICSSS 2026 Reception Dinner |
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Multi-purpose Ground, Bld. 15 (Front) |
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08.00–08.30
Registration
Somjet Phusri Hall, 5th Fl., Bld. 15 -
08.30–08.45
ICSSS 2026 Opening Ceremony
- Opening remark by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natchanok Jansawang, President of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University
- Keta Muay Thai Performance
Somjet Phusri Hall -
08.45–09.20
AASD Launching Ceremony
- Introduction to the ASEAN-China University Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD)
- AASD Launching address by AASD President, Guangxi University: Prof. Dr. Shuangliang Zhao (virtual)
Somjet Phusri Hall -
09.20–09.40
Speaker 1
“Together Towards a New Future of China–ASEAN Agri-Tech Innovation Cooperation” Prof. Dr. Linxin Peng Executive Vice Dean of the Graduate School, Guangxi UniversitySomjet Phusri Hall -
09.40–10.00
Speaker 2
“Beyond AI: Human Wisdom and Local Knowledge as Catalysts for Global Transformation and Sustainable Futures” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thachakorn Komol Chair of Master and Ph.D. (International) Programme in Education, Shinawatra UniversitySomjet Phusri Hall -
10.00–10.20
Speaker 3
“Research Progress on Preservation and Processing of Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables in Yantai” Dr. Gong Hansheng Dean of School of Food Engineering, Ludong UniversitySomjet Phusri Hall - 10.20–10.40 Coffee Break
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10.40–11.00
Speaker 4
“From Local Wisdom to Global Impact: Harnessing Knowledge for Sustainable Transformation” Dr. Celeste T. Mercado, Pangasinan State University Video presentationSomjet Phusri Hall -
11.00–11.20
Speaker 5
“From Traditional Plant Knowledge to Global Conservation: Ethnobotanical Innovation for Sustainable Development in Laos” Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth, National University of LaosSomjet Phusri Hall -
11.20–11.40
Speaker 6
“Practical AI for the Grassroots: Bridging the Digital Divide through Vibe Coding and Community Innovators” Asst. Prof. Dr. Panithan Mekkamol Vice President, Udon Thani Rajabhat UniversitySomjet Phusri Hall -
11.40–12.00
Speaker 7
“Digital Security and Immunity-Building through Digital Vaccine” Mr. Norasak Rattanaweroj (John Nuvo) President, The Association for Digital Technology Literacy (D-TECH)Somjet Phusri Hall -
12.00–12.20
Speaker 8
“A Simulation Model for Using Local Wisdom to Develop Tourism in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, Nakai District, Khammouane Province” Vilaythieng Sisouvong, National University of LaosNirut Tuengnark Meeting Room 1, 4th Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld. - 12.00–13.30 Lunch Break
-
13.30–15.00
City / Cultural Tour
Reservation required Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen (cultural and historical site)Kerng Subdistrict, Mueang Maha Sarakham District -
13.30–16.30
Research Presentation
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Track 1 · Oral
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Agriculture
Room 401, 4th Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld.
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Track 2 · Oral
Health Science and Well-Being
Rooms 303 and 304, 3rd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld.
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Track 3 · Oral
Humanities and Social Sciences, and Education
Rooms 305, 306 and 308, 3rd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld.
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Track 4 · Oral
Business Administration, Economics, and Digital Management
Room 309, 3rd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld.
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Poster
All tracks (13.30–16.00)
Full oral and poster presentation schedule →
Poster Area, 2nd Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld.
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Track 1 · Oral
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Agriculture
-
13.30–16.00
Academic Workshops
-
Workshop 1
- 13.30–14.30 “Educational Administration — AI for Educational Administration” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khashayar Yazdani, Malaysia University of Science and Technology Via video conference
Somjet Phusri Hall -
Workshop 2
- 14.30–15.30 “Digital Security and Building Immunity through Digital Vaccines, Data Security, and the PDPA” Mr. Norasak Rattanaweroj (John Nuvo) President, The Association for Digital Technology Literacy (D-TECH)
Somjet Phusri Hall -
Workshop 3
- 13.30–14.20 “Species Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles in Phoubia, Anouvong District, Xaysomboun Province, Lao PDR” Dr. Sengvilay Seateum, National University of Laos
Nirut Tuengnark Meeting Room 1, 4th Fl., Human Resource Dev. Bld.
-
Workshop 1
-
15.00–17.00
AASD and RMU Partners Networking
Hybrid meeting (video conference)Dok Jan Meeting Hall, 3rd Fl., Bld. 15 -
18.00–20.30
ICSSS 2026 Reception Dinner
- Pong Lang Performance
- Closing remark by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natchanok Jansawang, RMU President
- Partner universities respond to the remark (optional)
- Exchange of souvenirs and group photo
Multi-purpose Ground, Bld. 15 (Front)
This schedule is tentative: details marked “to be announced” will be updated once confirmed.
Registration Fees
Presenter Registration Fee
Undergraduate Students
Lecturers and Staff of RMU
General Participants
TCI-Indexed Journal Submission (RMU)
SciTech Research Journal / Journal for Developing the Social and Community
Attendee Registration Fee
General Participants
Certificate of participation included
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Submission Guidelines
1
Register in the System
- Register your personal information
- Register for conference participation
- Select presentation format
- Select publication type (Proceeding/TCI)
2
Submit Your Paper
Select your track:
- • Track 1: STEM
- • Track 2: Health Sciences
- • Track 3: Social Sciences
- • Track 4: Business & Economics
3
Pay Submission Fee
- Complete payment of the registration fee by 20 October 2026
- No payment = Paper will not be sent to reviewers
- No refunds under any circumstances
4
Peer Review
- "Revisions Required" — Submit revised version
- "Accepted"
- "Rejected"
* Rejected = No refunds
Evaluation Criteria and Process
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1
Editorial Screening
The editorial team conducts a preliminary assessment of submitted papers, including format compliance, accuracy of references in accordance with APA 7th Edition, and plagiarism detection. The similarity index must not exceed 20%.
Format Check
APA 7th Edition
Similarity ≤ 20%
2
Peer Review
Papers are evaluated by qualified reviewers based on the following criteria:
Relevance
Alignment between research objectives and the research problem.
Methodology
Appropriateness, accuracy, and rigor of the research design and methods.
Results
Clarity and coherence in the presentation of research findings.
Discussion
Grounded in credible theoretical frameworks and effectively addresses the research objectives.
Ethics (if applicable)
Inclusion of statements regarding research ethics, particularly ethical approval for studies involving human subjects (IRB).
3
Review Outcomes
Based on the reviewers' evaluation, papers will receive one of the following decisions:
Accepted
Accepted without revision
Accepted with Revisions
Subject to revisions per reviewers' recommendations
Rejected
If the paper does not meet the criteria
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