Announcement From: Centre for Economic Development and Policy, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy

 

Dear Researchers,
 
We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for the Malaysian Economic Review, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the field of economics. We invite you to contribute your valuable research and insights to our upcoming issue.
 
Journal Overview
Malaysian Economic Review (MER) is an academic journal that is affiliated with the Centre for Economic Development and Policy (CEDP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah. MER offers a platform for academics, graduate students, researchers, and government agencies to disseminate economic research findings, which could provide valuable input for policy recommendations. Additionally, MER is dedicated to publishing scholarly articles that are easily accessible to a broader readership to promote the advancement of knowledge and inspire further exploration in the field of economics.
 
Submission Process
Authors are kindly requested to submit their original research papers through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All submissions will be subjected to a thorough peer review by field experts.
 
Publication Benefits
Authors whose papers are accepted and published in MER will benefit from:
  • A wide readership and exposure to leading economists, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Contributing to the advancement of economic knowledge and scholarship.
  • Opportunities to showcase their expertise in the global economic community.
Submit your best work to MER and join us in shaping the future of economic thought and policy-making.
 
For any inquiries or further information, visit our website at https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/MER
or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Regards,
 
Editor-in-Chief, 
Malaysian Economic Review
Centre for Economic Development and Policy,
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

 

Announcement From: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 

 

Assalamualaikum WBT & warm greetings,
 
Dear Prof.Dr./Assoc.Prof./Dr./Sir/Mrs/Ms., 
 
I hope this email finds you well. 
 
We are pleased to announce that we are planning to publish an edited book titled RESEARCH ETHICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES IN MALAYSIA: PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF PRACTITIONERS. Therefore, we warmly invite you to contribute a chapter for this proposed book. We are accepting papers that discuss an array of themes within research ethics in Social Sciences and other relevant fields such as: 
  • Framework, formalities, and procedures with ethical review processes and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), especially with foreign host institutions or foreign countries
  • Researching sensitive research 
  • Best practices in ethics of research including concerns such as;
    • Informed consent
    • Anonymity
    • Confidentiality
    • Integrity and impartiality 
  • Fieldwork observation in Malaysia and/or abroad 
  • Data privacy, data management, and security 
  • Conflicts of interest in research 
  • Covert research (covert data gathering)
  • Ethical issues in emerging technologies (AI)
  • Diversity of methods of research and its ethical consideration
  • Gatekeepers in research
  • Cross-cultural considerations in conducting research
  • Issues of retraction and redaction due to ethical breach
  • Anticipated risks or other ethical problems
  • Research with elite participants and non-vulnerable groups
  • Research with vulnerable groups such as;
    • Minor under 18 years old
    • Those with learning disabilities
    • Those who are severely ill or have a terminal illness
    • Those with mental illness (particularly if the person has been diagnosed by a certified medical practitioner)
    • Those in emergency situations
    • Recently bereaved
    • Those unable to consent to or understand the research
    • Covert research informants
    • Prisoners, young offenders, former detainees
    • Other vulnerable groups such as stateless persons, refugees, and migrant communities
Important dates: Submission by authors: 30th July 2025
 
Special Note: Submission from authors who wish to submit papers based on their comparative research experience from foreign universities (i.e. outside Malaysia) are most welcome. Authors affiliated with research bodies other than universities are also encouraged to submit their papers for consideration. 
 
Further details about this proposed book including summary, format, and other relevant information can be found with the attached PDF. file for your kind reference.  If you are interested, kindly click the URL link for registration: https://forms.office.com/r/QShwb8F2D2
 
We look forward to your valuable contributions with our book project. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
  1. Dr. Hafiza - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  2. Dr. Trixie - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering

 

Exciting News! The Sustainable Engineering Journal (SUSTEN) is now accepting submissions for the upcoming issue. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute and submit your paper at this link, and be part of this exciting new initiative to advance sustainable engineering research and practice.

 

SUSTEN submission link:  https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/SE/about/submissions

 

 

Announcement From: Biotechnology Research Institute

 

*BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE EMINENT SPEAKER SERIES 2025*
 
We are pleased to invite you to an insightful talk on our eminent speaker series. This event will be held at Biotechnology Research Institute, UMS and aims to deepen our understanding of the Nagoya Protocol.

Details of the talk are as follows:
 
Speaker:        DR MATSUAKI SUZUKI (Director, ABS Support Office for Academia, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan)
Title:                Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Genetic Resources and Activation of International Collaborative Research in the Field of Genetic Resources
Date:               28 FEBRUARI 2025
Time:               10:00 AM
Venue:             Bilik Mesyuarat Utama, Biotechnology Research Institute, UMS
 
We look forward to your participation in this interesting talk. Please mark your calendars and join us for what promises to be an enlightening session.
 
IDP points provided
 
Organised by Research and Innovation Sector, Biotechnology Research Institute