Crescent School of Law, Chennai is organizing a 2-Day Virtual International Conference on ‘Anti-Superstition Laws and Society: Making Scientific Temper the Key’ from April 12-13, 2022.
About the Organiser
School of Law established in the year 2017, is a part of B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology a renowned quality leadership institution located at the greenest spot of Chennai,India. The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), UGC, and currently has an A + grade as accredited in 2021 for quality education.
About the Conference
Scientific temperament refers to an individual’s attitude of logical and rational thinking. An individual is considered to have a scientific temper if s/he employs a scientific method of decision-making in everyday life. The term stresses to be a viable method of acquiring knowledge through the application of the method of science.
Historically Joan of Arc is shown as a victim of Witchcraft. In recent times also certain shocking news reports have shed light upon incidents that led to human fatalities like Witchcraft and superstitious beliefs worldwide. There is a fine line between superstition and religion and treading that fine line is a challenging task. There rests upon the Law of the land, a responsibility in stalling such crimes by bringing in stringent regulations.
The present conference is intended to provide a platform to discuss and deliberate the theme in detail during the technical sessions followed by the Panel Discussions being chaired by subject-matter experts.
Eligibility
Research papers from Academicians, Research Scholars, Students, Professionals, Lawyers, NGOs, and Human Rights Activists are invited on the conference theme or any other sub-theme on the Major Thrust Areas.
Sub-themes
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Scientific Temper and Superstition
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Superstition and Psychology
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Drugs, Magical Remedies and Superstition
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Witch-doctors and Killings of Witches and Criminal Law
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State-Sponsored Superstition, Pseudoscience and Human Rights
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Witch-hunting legislations in the Modern SocietyInternational superstitious Practices and the UN as a player
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Witch Hunts – Victimization of Women
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Superstitious beliefs and its economic impact
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Culture and Superstition
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Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil Practices
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Any other topic relating to the theme of the conference.
Objectives of the Conference
Facilitating scholars from various fields with a platform for a detailed discussion on various themes surrounding the topics:
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To resurrect a discussion on superstitious beliefs and their impact on human lives in relation to.
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the jurisprudence evolved over the years.
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To analyse new as well as old trends in criminology in the light of superstitious practices,
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witchcraft, objectification of women, and other pressing issues.
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To contribute to the debate for a better and safer environment for people.
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To present/offer further key recommendations, suggestions in policymaking, and the framework of law, with its effective implementation.
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To resurrect a discussion on superstitious beliefs and their impact on human lives in relation to.
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the jurisprudence evolved over the years.
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To analyse new as well as old trends in criminology in the light of superstitious practices,
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witchcraft, objectification of women, and other pressing issues.
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To contribute to the debate for a better and safer environment for people.
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To present/offer further key recommendations, suggestions in policymaking, and the framework of law, with its effective implementation.
Submission Guidelines
The abstracts should reach on or before March 31, 2022.
After the acceptance of the abstract, the full research paper should reach on or before April 9, 2022 on mail Id: [email protected] along with the soft copy of the registration fees paid and screenshot/soft copy of the fee paid.
The paper must include a clear mention of the research methodology adopted, major findings, results, implications and key references.
Authors should adhere to the following particulars:
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Maximum 5000 words, five key words
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Font Times New Roman,12 point
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Spacing 1.5
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Abstract with 150-250 words
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Title Page Title Author(s), Affiliation and other details.
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Format: APA format of citation.
Registration Procedure
Registration Form: To register for the conference, fill out the form through the link given at the end of this post.
Fee Details
Registration Fees For Conference
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Students and Research Scholars: INR 1000
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Academicians and Professionals: INR 1500
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International Participants: USD 50
Payment Details
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Account Holder: Registrar, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
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Account Number: 165702000000440
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IFSC: IOBA0001657
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Branch: VANDALUR
Important Dates
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Last Date for Abstract Submission: March 31, 2022
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Notification on Acceptance of Abstract: April 4, 2022
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Last Day of Registration: April 7, 2022
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Last Date for Full Paper: April 9, 2022
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Date of Conference: April 12-13, 2022
Please Note
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No research paper will be accepted without registration.
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The Editorial Committee will have sole authority to accept or reject the papers.
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Organizers will not be liable for plagiarism.
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Authors should ensure that their articles contain no grammatical mistakes.
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No TA/DA will be paid to the Participants and Paper Presenters.
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Delegates can register only for one research paper.
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Separate registration for each author in case of joint authorship.
Contact Information
Convener: Dr. Nazneen.M.Y
Contact Number: (+91) 9182343172
Faculty Coordinators
Ms. Manasa Krishnakumar
Contact Number: (+91) 6282297749
Dr. Hassan Shareef .K
Contact Number: (+91) 9486223036
Mr.N. Sudalai Muthu
Contact Number: (+91) 9442473646
Ms. Sameera Fathima K
Contact Number: (+91) 9940323160
Ms. TamilSelvi Jagadeesan
Contact Number: (+91) 9043720900
Student Co-ordinators
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Sabrina. M: (+91) 9500045289
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Nashita Nazneen: (+91) 9789801811
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Nilofer: (+91) 6380876453
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Vijayenthira Poopathy: (+91) 9489093333
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Shalini S: (+91) 9121529549
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