Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
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.
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.
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.
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
Email : conference@bpu.ac.lk
Tel : Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana : +94701567156
Dr. Swarnananda Gamage :+94718338288
Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi :+94775875065
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