Special Events

Pre-Conference Workshops

“Open Access Publishing: Opportunities and Challenges”

Date: 25th March 2025 | Time: 9.30 a.m – 10.30 a.m (IST)

Professor Sharini Carol Somasiri

Prof. Sharini Carol Somasiri

Professor,
Department of Animal and Food Sciences,
Faculty of Agriculture,
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

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Topic Overview:

Open Access Publishing: Opportunities and Challenges delves into the increasing shift towards open-access journals in academic publishing. This session will explore the benefits and barriers of open-access publishing, emphasizing the opportunities it presents for researchers, publishers, and institutions, as well as the challenges faced in its implementation. Key aspects like funding sources for open-access journals and the role of open access in democratizing research will be discussed. It will also consider the impact on the accessibility of research, equitable distribution of knowledge, and the broader academic landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • Increased Accessibility:
  • Wider Reach & Impact:
  • Challenges in Financial Sustainability:
  • Funding Sources:
  • Democratizing Research:
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“The Role of Social Media in Scholarly Publishing”

Date: 23rd April 2025 | Time: 2.00 p.m – 3.00 p.m (IST)

Dr. Nadeeshani Silva

Senior Lecturer,
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness,
Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

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Topic Overview:

“The Role of Social Media in Scholarly Publishing” explores the growing importance of platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and ResearchGate in facilitating research dissemination, fostering academic engagement, and boosting the visibility and impact of scholarly publications. As academia becomes more interconnected digitally, social media offers researchers a dynamic space for collaboration, communication, and promotion of their work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Increased Visibility of research to a wider audience.
  • Engagement with the Academic Community for collaboration and networking.
  • Real-Time Feedback for improving research quality.
  • Faster Dissemination of research findings.
  • Higher Impact through greater attention and citations.
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“Effectively Addressing Reviewers’ Comments in Journal Publications”

Date: 29th May 2025 | Time: 10.00 a.m – 11.00 a.m (IST)

Dr. Nadeesha Ukwattage

Dr. Nadeesha Ukwattage

Senior Lecturer,
Department of Environmental Technology,
University of Colombo,
Sri Lanka

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Topic Overview:

Navigating reviewer comments is a critical part of the academic publishing process. It requires professionalism, patience, and strategic communication. Reviewer feedback often provides valuable insights that can enhance the quality of a manuscript. However, responding to these comments effectively is essential for moving through the revision process successfully. A well-crafted response letter can demonstrate an author’s ability to accept constructive criticism, clarify any misunderstandings, and strengthen their work. This topic emphasizes strategies for addressing both minor and major reviewer comments, ensuring revisions are handled with care and that the manuscript stands the best chance of acceptance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Acknowledge all comments
  • Be clear and concise
  • Stay professional
  • Justify major changes
  • Double-check revisions
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Workshops

Workshop: "Emerging Technologies to Achieve Sustainable Agriculture"

Prof. Dr. Samih Abubaker

Prof. Dr. Samih Abubaker

Former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology,
Al-Balqa Applied University,
Jordan

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Workshop: "Writing for Scientific Papers"

Dr. Rida A. Shibli

Dr. Rida A. Shibli

Director, Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research,
University of Jordan
Founder, Faculty of Agricultural Technology,
Al-Ahliyya Amman University

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Open Forum

Good Marketing: A Backbone of Farming

Discussion Overview: Marketing as the performance of serviced required to move commodities from farms to the consumer in the form, at the time and to the place desired. The process of marketing includes growing plan, field and harvest management with attention to agro-food processing, advertising and sale. From the above standpoint, this round table discussion comes to shed light in details on the great importance of marketing as a backbone for the success of the entire farming process.

Prof. Dr. Samih Abubaker

Prof. Dr. Samih Abubaker

Former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology,
Al-Balqa Applied University,
Jordan

Prof. Dr. Siva K Balasundram

Head of Department of Agriculture Technology Faculty of Agriculture
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Saman Seneweera

Prof. Dr. Saman Seneweera

Chairman, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
Chair Professor of Agricultural Engineering Environmental Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Prof. M. Sesha Sai

Prof. M. Sesha Sai

Honorary Consul General Republic of Seychelles
Founder
Farmguru Agritech Center

Dr. Dilini Hemachandra

Dr. Dilini Hemachandra

Senior Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Peradeniya

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Professor Sharini Carol Somasiri

Prof. Sharini Carol Somasiri

Professor,
Department of Animal and Food Sciences,
Faculty of Agriculture,
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Sharini Carol Somasiri is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. With a PhD in Veterinary and Animal Sciences from Massey University, New Zealand, Dr. Somasiri has extensive research experience in animal science, focusing on livestock farming systems, feed efficiency, and sustainable agricultural practices. Her work includes numerous publications in prestigious journals and conference proceedings. She has received various awards, including the National Research Council Merit Award and the Presidential Award for Scientific Publications. Dr. Somasiri actively supervises postgraduate research and has held leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production and the New Zealand Society of Animal Production.

Dr. Nadeeshani Silva

Senior Lecturer,
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness,
Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Dr. Nadeeshani Silva is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. She holds an MSc in Agricultural Economics, an MSc in Agribusiness Management, and a PhD in Natural Resource Management. Dr. Silva’s research interests focus on agricultural economics, innovation, and knowledge management, and she has contributed to numerous scholarly articles in these fields. In her academic role, she coordinates and lectures several courses, including Agricultural Development and Policy, Social Science Research Methods, Project Planning and Management, Extension Management, and Economic Impact Assessments. Through her work, Dr. Silva plays a significant role in advancing agricultural economics and agribusiness education and research in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Nadeesha Ukwattage

Dr. Nadeesha Ukwattage

Senior Lecturer,
Department of Environmental Technology,
University of Colombo,
Sri Lanka

Dr. Nadeesha Ukwattage is a dedicated and results-driven researcher with a passion for agricultural research with real world impacts. She has a strong academic background in soil science, and she is committed to pushing the boundaries of understanding through rigorous research and innovative methodologies. Through her research findings to date, she has contributed to advance the scientific knowledge in the areas of soil carbon sequestration, soil pollution and remediation and soil fertility enrichment. She brings a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience to research projects with beneficial community impacts. Her analytical skills, coupled with a collaborative mindset, have contributed to successful outcomes in diverse multidisciplinary teams. She has over 15 peer-reviewed articles published in renowned journals, showcasing a commitment to scholarly excellence and contribution to the scientific community. Currently she has a google h index of 10 with over 790 citations.