 | BioSFE23: 1st International Conference on Biotechnology, Smart Farming and Entrepreneurship for Food Security Kuching Kuching, Malaysia, September 25-27, 2023 |
| Conference website | https://kenyalang.uitm.edu.my/biosfe2023/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=biosfe23 |
| Abstract registration deadline | June 15, 2023 |
| Submission deadline | July 15, 2023 |
This yearly conference will be held alternately between Malaysia and Taiwan, giving opportunities to top policy makers, scientists, academicians, practitioners and stakeholders from agro-based industries across the globe in sharing their updated findings. In facing the ever-increasing populations, there will be urgent needs to improve the productivity and qualities of food producers; as well as to ensure food security and generate sustainable income through agriculture in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Theme:“Bridging technologist and entrepreneurs towards Agriculture Revolution 4.0”
Submission Guidelines (ABSTRACT)
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
All papers are to be evaluated by two scientifc committees members of BioSFE appointed by the organizing secretariate on the following criteria:
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Topic, introduction, main body, conclusion, clear statement of the topic, methods of research, statement of the problem, vital and clear conclusion
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Language and utterance
This template gives formatting guidelines for authors to prepare the abstract.
TITLE
Author Name1*, Author Name2, Author Name3
[Full name of all authors, superscript 1, 2, 3 etc. denote affiliation]
1Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia
2Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
3School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
*Corresponding author: email address
Abstract
The length of should be no more than 200 words within 1 paragraph, briefly describing the background of study, objective(s), method(s), important finding(s) and conclusion.
Font: Times New Roman with size 11, single line spacing for all justified contents. No references are required. Keywords: Maximum 5
Submission Guidelines (EXTENDED ABSTRACT)
This template gives formatting guidelines for authors to prepare the extended abstract. The length of should be at least 800 words but within 3 to 4 pages.
Extended abstract comprising the following sections: Introduction, methods, findings, conclusion, and references.
Font: Times New Roman with size 11, single line spacing for all justified contents.
TITLE
Author Name1*, Author Name2, Author Name3
[Full name of all authors, superscript 1, 2, 3 etc. denote affiliation]
1Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia
2Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
3School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
*Corresponding author: email address
Abstract
A concise, single paragraph abstract is required. The abstract should briefly state the purpose of the research, research methodology, the principal results, and the primary conclusions. Maximum 200 words. Keywords: Maximum 5
Introduction
State the background and objective of the study, highlighting the importance or novelty of the research.
Methods
Experimental / Computational details / Research Methodology
Please provide sufficient details of the procedures used. The use of known methods should be indicated by reference.
Findings
Results can be in form of Table or Graph or Figure or combined. The Table or Graph or Figure must be centered and numbered accordingly (example: Figure 1, Table 1, Table 2). Table header must be placed on the top of chart, definition of Figure or Graph must be placed under the image.
Discussion should be brief, clear, and concise.
Conclusion
Please do not use numbering. Incorporating the most important findings as well as future work.
Acknowledgements
Word of thanks for grants, equipment, samples, etc. should be expressed in the acknowledgment section.
References
Total no. of references must not exceed 10.
[1] Y. H. R. Chang, T. L. Yoon and T. L. Lim (2016). Ab initio computations of the linear and nonlinear optical properties of stable compounds in Al-In-N system. Current Applied Physics, 16, 1277-1283.
[2] Y. H. R. Chang, T. L. Yoon, T. L. Lim, P. W. Koh and M. H. Tuh (2019). Frequency dependent linear and nonlinear optical properties of compositionally tuned inorganic CsSnX (X = Br, I) composites. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 779, 497-504.
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 15th JUNE 2023
Extended Abstract submission deadline: 15th JULY 2023
Notification of Extended Abstract acceptance: 31st AUGUST 2023
Early Bird registration: BEFORE 15th JUNE 2023
Normal registration: AFTER 15th JUNE 2023
List of Topics
Biotechnology for Food Security
Biomaterials and Devices Crops Biotechnology
Food Quality and Nutrition
Genetic Modified Organism
Livestock Biotechnology
Microbial and Enzyme Technologies
Biotic / Abiotic Stresses Resistant Crops
Monitoring and Agriculture Diagnosis
Organic Farming
Smart Farming
Circular Economics in Agriculture
Crops and Animal Integrated Pest Management
Drone Technology
Pre and Postharvest Strategies
Precision Farming
Precision Plantation Management
Apps / Software Development
Biotechnological Entrepreneurship
Advances in Biotech Manufacturing
Bio-Virtual Company
Biotech Funding and Legal Implications
Biotech Market & Alternative Business Models
Biotech Products & Intellectual Property
Healthcare
Innovative Commercialization of Biotech Products
Platform Economy and Legal Implications
Social Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Halal Management
Committees
International Committee
Patron
YB Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Anak Utom
Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Sarawak
Chair
Professor Dato Dr. Jamil Haji Hamali
(Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak)
Co-Chair
1. Permanent Secretary
(Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Sarawak)
2. Professor Dr. Yuan-Yao Li
(National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan)
Deputy Chair
Associate Prof. Dr Hasmah Mohidin
(Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak)
Scientific Committee
Associate Prof. Dr Hasmah Mohidin(Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak)
Associate Prof. Dr Vivien Jong(Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak)
Dr. Awang Rozaimie Awang Shuib(Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak)
Professor Dr. Chin-Chin Cheng(National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan)
Professor Dr. Chien-Yen Chen(National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan)
Professor Dr Yu-Kuang Chang (Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan)
Dr Wen-Cherng Tsai (Founder and Chairman, SuperLab, Taiwan)
Local Organizing committee
Advisor
Professor Dato Dr. Jamil Haji Hamali
Chair
Professor Madya Dr. Hasmah Mohidin
Deputy Chair
Dr. Ang Chung Huap
Secretary
Hanita Tambi
Assistant Secretary
Aiza Binti Johari
Treasurer
Azura Ahmad
Assistant Treasurer
Nur Izyan Binti Ismail
Secretariat
Dr Fareiny Morni (Head of Secretariat)
Dr. Ang Chung Huap (Biotechnology in Food Security)
Dr. Khadijah Khalid (Smart Farming)
Dr. Awang Rozaimie Awang Shuib (Biotechnological Entrepreneurship)
Publication and Paper Evaluation
Dr. Kuan Siaw Vui
Corporate Communication
Yaziz Kasim
Protocol
Umaira Othman Koya
Technical, Logistics and Facility
Dr. Liew Fui Kiew
Website/ICT
Adib Sarkawi
Graphic Deigner
Clement Anak Jemel
Proposed Invited Speakers
- PROFESSOR JUGDUTT (JACK) SINGH Chief Scientist & Chief Advisor for Digital Economy to the Government of Sarawak
- PROFESSOR DR PAUL TENG (SINGAPORE) Food security influencer
- Dr CHING-KUAN LIN (TAIWAN) President of Challenge Bioproducts Co. Ltd. Industry
- YBRS. AHMAD LOKMAN IBRAHIM (MALAYSIA) Subject matter figure in commercializing Halal in Malaysia
- PROFESSOR DR ABANG ZAINOREN ABANG ABDURAHMAN (MALAYSIA) Deputy Rector, Research and Industrial Linkage University Teknologi MARA, Sarawak
Best Paper Award
Best Paper Award will be given to oral presentation (3 awards) and poster presentation (3 awards) in each of the category (Biotechnology for Food Security, Smart Farming and Biotechnological Entrepreneurship) selected by BioSFE Scientific Committee.
BioSFE organizing committee also encourage selected conference proceedings to be published in indexed journals listed below. In order to assist the typically undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the research presented. The peer-review process involves experts in the field who evaluate the conference proceedings and provide feedback to the authors. Based on the feedback received, the authors may
Venue
RIVERSIDE MAJESTIC HOTEL, KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
Contact
Assoc.Prof Dr Hasmah MohidinUniversiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak, Malaysia hasmah@uitm.edu.my
Conference SecretaryUniversiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak, Malaysia biofecon@uitm.edu.my