Important Dates:

Registration starts: December 02, 2023

Last date for registration: January 15, 2024

Event date: January 17-30, 2024

Registration

Registration Fee 235.50 INR including GST+ Internet handling fee: 5.00 INR, Total registration fee: 240:50 INR

Objective:

The objective of the Two-Week Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Research Methodology for Social Sciences & Humanities is to enhance the research capabilities and methodological skills of faculty members in these disciplines. Through an intensive and comprehensive curriculum, the program aims to familiarize participants with advanced research methodologies, statistical tools, and analytical techniques relevant to social sciences and humanities research. The program seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct rigorous and impactful research, fostering a culture of research excellence within academic institutions. By providing a platform for collaborative learning, critical discussions, and hands-on practical training, the program ultimately aims to empower faculty members to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields and to promote high-quality research outputs.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: A holistic program covering foundational to advanced research methodologies.
• Practical Application: Emphasis on hands-on workshops and real-world case studies.
• Expert-Led Sessions: Renowned experts share insights from academia and industry.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Integration of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ethical Research: Dedicated focus on responsible research practices and IRB processes.
• Networking Opportunities: Structured sessions for peer connections and potential collaborations.
• Statistical Software Skills: Practical sessions on tools like SPSS, R, enhancing data analysis proficiency.
• Publication Strategies: Guidance on effective communication and academic publishing.
• Grant Writing and Project Management: Skills for securing funding and managing research projects.
• Mentorship Development: Confidence building in mentoring for a research-centric culture.
• Applications of Scientific tools i.e. Python, R programming etc. in Social Science

Outcomes:

1. Enhanced Research Competence: Participants gain advanced skills for high-quality social sciences research.
2. Robust Research Designs: Proficiency in formulating clear research questions and hypotheses.
3. Sampling Expertise: Skillful application of probability and non-probability sampling methods.
4. Diverse Data Collection: Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
5. Ethical Research Practices: Understanding and application of ethical considerations in research.
6. Advanced Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in statistical techniques and qualitative data analysis.
7. Integration Mastery: Ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative data for comprehensive insights.
8. Effective Communication: Improved presentation and publication skills for research findings.
9. Grant Writing Success: Capability to identify funding opportunities and write successful grant proposals.
10. Confident Mentoring: Participants develop confidence in mentoring peers, fostering a research-centric culture in their academic institutions.

Preliminary Agenda and Content Breakdown:

Day-1 (17 January 2024): Inaugural & Keynote Address

• Welcome and Introductory Remark
• FDP Overview and Objectives

Keynote Address on Writing Research Papers, Publishing, and Research Tools for Social Sciences and Humanities for Visualization

Keynote Speaker: Prof. R. K. Uppal, Professor Emeritus, MTC Global Chair Professor: Banking and Finance &
Principal, Baba Farid College of Management & Technology, Mukatsar Road, Deon, Bathinda, INDIA

Day-2 (18 January 2024): Invited Talk on Introduction to Research Methodology

• Evolution of Research Methodology in Social Sciences and Humanities
• An overview of Type of Research & Research Methods in Social Sciences
• Relevance of Interdisciplinary Research
• Navigating Research Ethics

Speaker: Professor Suresh Makwana, Department of Psychology, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Day-3 (19 January 2024): Keynote Address on Ethical Considerations in Social Science & Humanities Research

Keynote speaker: Dr. (HC) Rania Lampou, STEM Instructor and an ICT Teacher Trainer, Greek Ministry of Education, GREECE, Directorate of Educational Technology and Innovation

Day-4 (20 January 2024): Invited Talk on Research Ethics

• Ethical Considerations in Social Sciences and Humanities Research
• Ethical challenges in Social Sciences and Humanities research
• Academic ethics, Informed consent and Ethical guidelines

Speaker: Dr. Ruchita Verma, Department of Financial Administration, Central University of Punjab, INDIA

Invited Talk on Plagiarism Detection Software

• Research integrity, plagiarism
• Software based training on plagiarism

Speaker: Dr. Ashish Raj, Poornima University, Jaipur, INDIA

Day-5 (21 January 2024) : Invited Talk on Data Handling through MS-Excel

• Charting; Pivot Tables and Scenario Analysis
• Advanced use of MS-Excel in Data Analysis
• Hands on Practice

Speaker: Vyomesh, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Chaotar University of Science and Technology, Changa, Anand, Gujarat, INDIA

Day-6 (22 January 2024): Invited Talk on Data Analysis Social Science and Humanities Research – I

• Quantitative Analysis using Regression model
• Outliers, Multicollinearity, Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation, Model specification errors
• Hands on Practice

Speaker: Dr. Dhanraj Sharma, Department of Financial Administration, Central University of Punjab, INDIA

Day-7 (23 January 2024): Invited Talk on Quality mandate for research publication in a high-quality journal

Speaker: Dr. Lavji N. Zala, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Day-8 (24 January 2024): Invited Talk on Data Analysis Social Science and Humanities Research – III

• Simple linear regression, assumptions of linear regression, testing of hypothesis of regression coefficient with explanation etc
• Hands-on Practice

Speaker: Dr. Harmanpreet Singh Kapoor: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, INDIA

Day-9 (25 January 2024): Invited Talk on Data Analysis Social Science and Humanities Research – IV

• Probit model, Alternative measures of Goodness of Fit in Qualitative response models,
• Logit vs Probit model selection,
• Hands-on Practice

Speaker: Dr. Harmanpreet Singh Kapoor: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, INDIA

Day-10 (26 January 2024): Invited Talk on Referencing and Citations through Software

• Referencing Styles
• Referencing and Citations through Software
• Hands-on Practice

Speaker: Dr. Inderjeet Singh, R&D Engineer – Research and Innovation Centre for Excellence, CT University, Ludhiana

Day-11 (27 January 2024): Invited Talk

Title: Text mining, data visualization, and computational analysis

Speaker: Dr. Prerna Srivastava, Doctor of Philosophy (English Literature), Faculty of Science and Humanities, Poornima University, Jaipur, INDIA

Title: Enhancing Academic Proficiency
Speaker: Dr Shruti Rawal: Assistant Professor, Department of English, St Xavier’s College Jaipur

Day-12 (28 January 2024): Invited Talk Writing Research Proposals for Grants

• Research Proposal Development
• Hands-on session: Developing advanced research proposals
• Peer review and feedback on research proposals
• Grant Proposal Writing and Funding Opportunities

Speaker: Professor Saurabh Soni: Department of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Day-13 (29 January 2024): Invited Talk on Academic Writing and Publishing

• Structuring research papers for publication
• Targeting reputable journals and publishers
• Tips for successful manuscript submission
• Crafting Comprehensive Bibliographies in the Social Sciences

Speaker: Prof. A. H. Hasmani, Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Day-14 (30 January 2024): Invited Talk on Enhancing Academic Proficiency

• Specialized Sessions on English Language
• Research Methodologies
• Effective Communication in Social Sciences & Humanities

Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Malik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University Ludhiana

Valedictory

• Closing Ceremony and Certificate Distribution
• Participant feedback and suggestions for future workshops

Chief Patron

Prof. Niranjan P. Patel: Vice Chancellor, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Patron(s)

Dr. Bhailalbhai P. Patel, Registrar, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Dr. Suresh Padhy, President, Poornima University, Rajasthan, INDIA

S. Charanjit Singh Channi, Chancellor, CT University,Punjab, INDIA

Ms. Kgomotso Morotolo: President, Nexus University, SOUTH AFRICA

Co-Patron(s)

Prof. A. H. Hasmani: Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Dr. Manoj Gupta: Pro-President, Poornima University, Rajasthan, INDIA

Dr. Chandni Kirpalani: Registrar, Poornima University, Rajasthan, INDIA

Dr. Manbir Singh, Pro Chancellor,CT University, Punjab, INDIA

S. Harpreet Singh, Vice Chairman, CT Group, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Abhishek Tripathi Pro Vice Chancellor, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

General Chair(s)

Dr. Vipul Yadav, Registrar, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Mehar Chand: Faculty of Mathematics, Baba Farid College, Bathinda & President, MTTF, Fazilka, INDIA

Convener(s)

Prof. Jyotindra Prajapati: Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Dr. Swati Gokhru: Dean, International Relations, Poornima University, Rajasthan, INDIA

Prof. Shaila Mahan: Former Joint Director, Commissionerate of College Education of Rajasthan, Jaipur & President Rajasthan Jaipur Chapter of ELTAI (English Language Teachers’ Association of India)

Dr. Jimmy Singla: HOS, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Er. Harwinder Singh Sohal: Assistant Professor (CSE Department), CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Mr. Adekunle Owolabi: Nexus University, SOUTH AFRICA

Co-Convener(s)

Dr. Puneeta Sharma: HOS, School of Humanities and Physical Education, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Jaswinder Pal: Department of Physics and Mathematics, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, INDIA & Director of Accounts, MTTF, Fazilka, INDIA

Dr. Gurmej Singh Sandhu: General Secretary, MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, INDIA

Organizing Secretary(s)

Dr. Prashantkumar G. Patel: Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Dr. Simranjeet Kaur Gill, Dean Academics, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Coordinator(s)

Dr. Meera Chudasama: Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Ms. Monika Sharma: Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering, Poornima University, Jaipur, INDIA

Anuradha Raheja: Faculty of Computer Engineering, Poornima University, Jaipur, INDIA

Er. YatikaHasija, Er. Danish Meiraj, Mr. Amrinder Singh, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Adekunle Owolabi, Head of Innovation, IT, Nexus University, SOUTH AFRICA

Dr. Dhanraj Sharma: Assistant Professor, Department of Financial Administration, Central University of Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Ruchita Verma: Assistant Professor, Department of Financial Administration, Central University of Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Yogita Shama: Executive Member, MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, INDIA

Organizing Committee Member(s)

Dr. SachitVardhan, Dean Research, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Kamal Malik, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Gurbinder Singh Brar, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Nikita Singla, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Mandeep Kaur, School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Ms. Kanika Handa,School of Engineering and Technology, CT University, Punjab, INDIA

Dr. Madhuchanda Rakshit: Department of Mathematics, Gurukashi University, Bathinda, INDIA

Dr. Bharti Kapoor: Executive Member, MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, INDIA

Dr. Daljeet Kaur: Executive Member, MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, INDIA

Dr. Upinder Kaur: Executive Member, MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, INDIA

Dr. Biswaranjan Senapati: Executive Member, MathTech Thinking Foundation, INDIA

Mr. Jatin Bansal: Executive Member, MathTech Thinking Foundation, INDIA

Dr. Bharti V. Nathwani: Department of Mathematics, Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Mumbai, INDIA

Dr. Krunal Kachhia: Department of Mathematics, Chaotar University of Science and Technology, Changa, Anand, Gujarat, INDIA

Dr. Naveen Kumar: Department of Mathematics, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Chandigarh, INDIA

Dr Dinesh Kumar: Assistant professor, Department of History, Baba Farid college, Bathinda, INDIA

Help Desk

Dr. Meera Chudasama: +91-90100 29149

Ms. Monika Sharma:

Er. Yatika Hasija: +91-99142 11098

Ms. Kgomotso Morotolo: +27 76 724 4000

Dr. Dhanraj Sharma: +91-97796 66244

Dr. Ruchita Verma: +91-63757 69720

Mr. Jatin Bansal: +91-90413 40179

Jointly organized by

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, INDIA

Poornima University, Jaipur, INDIA

CT University,Punjab, INDIA

Nexus University, SOUTH AFRICA

English Language Teachers’ Association of India,  ELTAI Jaipur Chapter.

MathTech Thinking Foundation, Fazilka, Punjab, INDIA