4th International Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modelling and Methodological Matters 2023 (SASEM2023)

Dear Esteemed Participants,

We are delighted to announce that the 4th International Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modelling and Methodological Matters (SASEM) will be held physically on 16-18 November 2023. SASEM is an international conference to perpetuate the discourse and the use of SEM and research methods as well as a platform for learning and networking. This symposium will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Jayson Cham Tat Huei. It is organised by Sarawak Research Society and mySEM with the support from Emerald Publishing and SmartPLS as well as in collaboration with Responsible Borneo(ReBorn).

Please refer to the poster for the essential details about the event. For more information about the symposium or any queries, please contact Mr. Wong Lee King at admin@sarawakresearchsociety.org.

Yours sincerely,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hiram Ting
SRS Chairman

Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy
mySEM Admin

Organizing Chair

Prof. Dr. Jayson Cham Tat Huei
Deputy Dean, UCSI Graduate Business School,
UCSI University, Malaysia

Essential Information

Title Advancement and Application of Quantitative Method in Behavioural Research
Date 16-17 November 2023 18 November 2023
Venue Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching (Conference) The KopiLab, Galacity Kuching (Workshop & Online & Live Keynote Speech)
Time 9 AM – 5 PM (Malaysia time, GMT+8)
Medium English
Targets Postgraduate students, academicians and researchers are encouraged to submit papers and join the symposium. Non-presenting delegates are encouraged to join, learn and network.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/SASEM2023

Program

  • Keynote Speech
  • Paper Presentations
  • Research Workshops (in English & Chinese)
  • Editors’ Talk
  • Publication Opportunities
  • Best Paper and Presenter Awards

Keynote Speeches

  1. Prof. Dr. Wen-Lung Shiau
    – Topic: Have we controlled properly? Control variables and structural equation modelling (SEM)
    – Date: 16th November 2023
    – Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
    – Venue: RAIA Hotel & Convention Centre (Room to be confirmed)
  2. Prof.Dr.Dr.h.c. Marko Sarstedt and Prof. Dr. Christian M. Ringle
    – Topic: Combining PLS-SEM and NCA: Foundation and Recent Advances
    – Date: 18th November 2023
    – Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
    – Venue: The KopiLab, Galacity Kuching

Workshop

  1. Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy
    – Topic: What you Should (not) Do Rigour in Survey Design.
    – Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
    – Date: 18 November 2023
    – Venue: The KopiLab, Galacity Kuching
    * Workshop conduct in English
  2. Prof. Dr. Wen-Lung Shiau
    – Topic: Methodology in Quantitative Research: Guideline and Recommendations
    – 工作坊主题:定量研究方法:指导与建议
    – Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
    – Date: 18 November 2023
    – Venue: The KopiLab, Galacity Kuching
    * Workshop conduct in Chinese

Important Date

  • Open to Registration: 1st June 2023
  • Deadline for Registration & Paper Submission : 30th October 2023
  • Deadline for Payment : 6th November 2023

Type of Payment

Payment Guidelines

  • Payment shall only be made after delegates receive the confirmation from the admin including the total registration fee they should pay.
  • Payment for Malaysian delegates is Bank Transfer, for non-Malaysian delegate is Bank Transfer or PayPal.
  • For presenting delegates (both physical and virtual), payment shall only be made after receiving the decision on the extended abstract.
  • Should you have any inquiries, please contact us via admin@sarawakresearchsociety.org.
  • All payment made are non-refundable two (2) weeks before the conference.

Submission Guidelines

  • Registration is compulsory for both presenting and non-presenting delegates.
  • SASEM2023 info are provided on the registration form and SRS’s website at www.sarawakresearchsociety.org.
  • Presenting delegates should submit their abstracts to  admin@sarawakresearchsociety.org.
  • Each submission should provide a title, 200-300 words  of abstract and five keywords. Submission should  also include authors’ names, affiliations and email addresses. Specify who the corresponding author is.
  • Submitted abstracts will be reviewed, and comments given with a decision to the corresponding authors.
  • Presentation is only confirmed when (1) registration form is received, (2) abstracts is accepted with a letter of acceptance, and (3) payment is made with the submission of payment slip.
  • Corresponding authors will be invited to submit their full manuscripts for publication consideration based on the quality of their abstracts and presentation.

Supporting Journals

  • Young Consumers (SCOPUS Q1)
  • Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction (SCOPUS Q1)
  • Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling (SCOPUS Q2)
  • Asian Journal of Business Research (SCOPUS Q2)
  • Asian Academy of Management Journal (SCOPUS Q3)

Accommodation Options:

1. RAIA Hotel Convention Centre Kuching Contact number: 011- 5110 8500
Facebook: RAIA Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching
2. Kuching Transit Inn Contact Number: 016-889 2253
Facebook: Kuching Transit Inn
Distance to event venue: 2.0km
3. Imperial Hotel Kuching Contact Number: +6082 588 999
Website: https://www.imperialhotelkuching.com.my/index1.html
Distance to event venue: 4.4km (6 minutes)
4. Rume Hotel Contact Number: +6082 265 885
Distance to event venue: 3.8km
5. Hotin Inn Saradise Kuching Contact Number: +6082 288 506
Distance to event venue: 3.9km

Agenda

Click here for Registration:

https://bit.ly/SASEM2023

For any inquiry, please contact Mr. Lee King via Email: admin@sarawakresearchsociety.org

World Tourism Day 2021 – Sarawak Commitment to Responsible Tourism

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak in collaboration with Sarawak Research Society, UCSI University and Emerald Publishing in East Asia will organise the “World Tourism Day 2021 – Sarawak Commitment to Responsible Tourism” (WTD2021 Sarawak) event with the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. It is the first time that Sarawak celebrates World Tourism Day.

The event details are as follows:

Date: 27 September 2021 (Monday)
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (GMT+8)
Zoom ID: 864 4225 9018Passcode: 123456(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86442259018…)
Livestream: Responsible Tourism Management Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JournalRTM)

It is our pleasure to invite you to celebrate this event with us through Zoom and Facebook livestream. We would be glad to see your faces virtually; hence, please turn on your video if you join the Zoom meeting.Mark the date and we look forward to “seeing” you later!

2020 International Postgraduate Symposium in Tourism and Hospitality

We are delighted to invite you to join the virtual 2020 International Postgraduate Symposium in Tourism and Hospitality (IPSTH2020) on 20-21 November 2020. IPSTH2020 is co-hosted by the International Master’s Program of Tourism and Hospitality (National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Taiwan) and the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (UCSI University, Malaysia). It is supported by Emerald Publishing (East Asia), Sarawak Research Society and other international partners.

With the theme of “Tourism Restart and Recovery: Responsibility Today, Sustainability Tomorrow”, the symposium is aimed to provide an avenue for postgraduate students from all over the world to share and showcase their research works related to tourism and hospitality. A pre-symposium workshop on thesis management facilitated by a renowned trainer will be held on 20 November 2020 to provide assistance to postgraduate students in writing their thesis. Moreover, a tourism forum will be held on 21 November 2020, where five distinguished experts will share their thoughts about tourism and hospitality in the contemporary environment. Furthermore, 3MT and 5MT presentation will challenge postgraduate students to present a condensed form of their research works and offer them publication opportunities in SSCI and SCOPUS indexed journals.

Registration is mandatory for all delegates, including the presenting and non-presenting ones. Please note that only postgraduate students are eligible for thesis management workshop and 3MT/5MT presentation. Registration is open and will be closed on 23 October 2020.

You can register at: [https://forms.gle/JRLSqP4RacnWzo2E9](https://forms.gle/JRLSqP4RacnWzo2E9). *You are strongly advised to adhere closely to the registration and submission guidelines before submission.*

For more information, please visit our website at [https://ipsth.com/](https://ipsth.com/) and our Facebook at [https://www.facebook.com/IPSTH-2020-122264429361972](https://www.facebook.com/IPSTH-2020-122264429361972). Should you have any queries, please write to us at [ipsth2020@gmail.com](mailto:ipsth2020@gmail.com).

The Current Advances in Partial least Squares Structural Equation Modeling & Methodological Matters

We are pleased to inform you that forum videos are now available at the following links.

PLS-SEM Fourm – Part 1
https://youtu.be/9GHoOBa4ESk

PLS-SEM Fourm – Part 2
https://youtu.be/pO9oyqc1iHk

PLS-SEM Fourm – Part 3
https://youtu.be/-B64A3DT_ag

PLS-SEM Fourm – Part 4
https://youtu.be/6n0AyRYk-Yk

Click here to download slides.

Do subscribe ResearchLand channel for future videos.

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We are pleased to announce the much awaited international forum with the following details:

Registration is compulsory. Your name and email address MUST BE valid as the details will be used to send confirmation email to you, verify your participation and prepare the e-certificate.

Speakers:
Prof. Christian M. Ringle
Prof. Marko Sarstedt
Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy
Prof. Wen-Lung Shiau

Moderator:
Dr. Jacky Cheah Jun-Hwa

Note: The speakers need no introduction. Updates about the forum will be provided from time to time.

Essential Information:
Date: 25 June 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Malaysian Time (GMT +8)
Registration: https://forms.gle/d7XyVVXQwnv37yTP7 (Make sure you adhere to the terms and conditions)
Platform: GotoWebinar hosted by Emerald Publishing and Sarawak Research Society
Admission: A confirmation email to join the Webinar from Emerald Publishing will be sent to you in 3 days after registration
Fee: There is no registration fee. Donation (optional) to support COVID-19 relief is welcome. Please upload the Donation Proof on the registration form or email to us (srs.onlinetraining@gmail.com)
Targets: Students, researchers, academics and practitioners who aspire to know and learn about PLS-SEM
Certificate of Attendance : E-certificate will be given by Emerald Publishing after the forum

International Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modeling and Methodological Matters (SASEM) 2019

International Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modeling and Methodological Matters (SASEM) 2019
Aug 21 – Aug 24, 2019
Novotel Melaka, Malaysia

 

Welcome to SASEM 2019

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International Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modeling and Methodological Matters (SASEM) 2019 aims to provide opportunity for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers, to establish research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.

The symposium will take place in Novotel Melaka, Malaysia from Aug 21 – Aug 24, 2019 and is organized by Sarawak Research Society and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

For more information, visit https://sasem2019.org/

 

Awards & Publications (SASEM 2017)

Awards

Best Papers will be announced during Gala Dinner on 12 October 2017. Each winner will be awarded a certificate and a stipend. The papers will be selected and reviewed for publication in ISI and Scopus indexed journals. Note that only extended abstracts and full papers which are submitted to SASEM2017 by the submission deadline will be included for selection process. Originality of the ideas and the use of SEM would be mainly considered.

We are also working on the possibility to get Prof Marko Sarstedt and Prof Peter Seddon to select one or two Distinguished Papers each. They would then work with the corresponding authors (as co-authors) so as to improve the quality of the papers and have better chance to get published in top journals of their choice.

SRS Rising Researcher Award will also be given out in the evening. This award is only given to one Sarawakian participant. He or she needs to submit a write-up not more than 2000 words to describe his/her research background, ongoing learning process related to academia and views how to enhance research culture and activities in Sarawak. The winner will be conferred the said award with a certificate and a stipend of RM1,500.

Publications

All abstracts and extended abstracts will be published as symposium proceedings in a handbook. Selected papers will be reviewed and published in indexed and refereed journals. These journals will be updated from time to time. Publication fee in Scopus-indexed journals might be required but it would be substantially less. More details will be made available soon.

Indexed Journals
1. Internet Research (ISI and Scopus) (see the journal)
2. International Journal of Business and Society (Scopus) (see the journal)
3. Gadjah Mada International Journal of Business (Scopus) (see the journal)
4. International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Scopus, additional payment is required due to Special Issue arrangement) (
see the journal)

Refereed Journals
1. Asian Journal of Business Research (ABDC journal list, and currently under Scopus Enrichment Process) (see the journal)
2. Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling (see the journal)
3. International Journal of Service Management and Sustainability (see the journal)
4. International Journal of Business and Innovation (see the journal)
5. Journal of Technology Management and Business (see the journal)

About Kuching, Sarawak (2018MAG)

Kuching, the City of Unity, 2017 Asia Top 10 Destination by TripAdvisor (kuching-map)
Sarawak, the Land of Hornbills (Bumi Kenyalang)
Borneo, the land of wild exploration, the biggest island in Asia.

Sarawak , where adventure lives.

Agents for Tour Arrangement

Journey Travel (Hilton in-house Agent)
Mrs. Bong (T: +6082-223969; E: journeyborneo@gmail.com)

Cat City Holidays
Ms. Lek (T: +6082-414200; E: inbound@catcityholidays.com)

CPH Travel
Ms. Ivy (+6082-243708; E: reservations@cphtravel.com.my)

Some Useful Websites
1. Sarawak Tourism Board – https://sarawaktourism.com/
2. Sarawak Convention Bureau – http://sarawakcb.com/
3. Borneo Travel Planner and Trip Advisor – http://www.e-borneo.com/main/tour-category/sarawak/

Program (SASEM 2017)

10-11 October 2017 
Pre-symposium Workshop on Current Advances of PLS-SEM by Prof Marko Sarstedt
0830 – 0900  Workshop Registration
0900 – 1630   Workshop Sessions
1630 – 1730    Symposium Registration
Note: Morning brunch, lunch and afternoon tea are provided for two days.

12 October 2017
Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modeling
0830 – 0900  Registration
0900 – 0930  Opening Speech by Symposium Chair Prof Ramayah Thurasamy
0930 – 1030   Keynote Speech by Prof Marko Sarstedt
1100 – 1230    Concurrent Presentation Sessions
1400 – 1530    Technical Session
1600 – 1700   Concurrent Presentation Sessions
1900 – 2100   Gala Dinner and Award Giving Ceremony
Note: Morning brunch, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.

13 October 2017
Symposium on Applied Structural Equation Modeling
0900 – 0930  Photo Session
0930 – 1030   Keynote Speech by Prof Peter Seddon
1100 – 1230    Concurrent Presentation Sessions
1400 – 1530    Technical Session
1600 – 1700   Concurrent Presentation Sessions
Note: Morning brunch, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.

14 October 2017
Post-symposium Seminar on Publication in High Impact Indexed Journals by Prof Ramayah and Prof Marko Sarstedt (Also open to non-SEM users)
0830 – 0900  Seminar Registration
0900 – 1700  Seminar Sessions
Note: Morning brunch, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.

Packages and Rates (SASEM 2017)

Pre-symposium 2-Day Workshop | By Prof. Marko Sarstedt

  • Normal Rate (After 16th June 2017)
    • MYR1800 (For Local Participant Only)
    • USD550 (For International Participant Only)

Note: The workshop is limited to 30-40 participants only.
* International participants are those who are currently not residing in Malaysia

Post-Symposium 1-Day Seminar | By Prof. T. Ramayah

  • Normal Rate (After 16th June 2017)
    • MYR450 (For Local Participant Only)
    • USD150 (For International Participant Only)

Note: The workshop is limited to 50 participants only.
* International participants are those who are currently not residing in Malaysia

2-Day Symposium with Presentation (Including Gala Dinner) 

  • Normal Rate (After 16th June 2017)
    • MYR1300 (For Local Participant Only)
    • USD400 (For International Participant Only)
  • Additional Paper (maximum two additional papers for a presenter)
    • MYR500 (For Local Participant Only)
    • USD150 (For International Participant Only)

* International participants are those who are currently not residing in Malaysia

Symposium without Presentation (Including Gala Dinner) 

  • Rate
    • MYR800 (For Local Participant* Only)
    • USD250 (For International Participant** Only)

* Including co-author who wishes to join and listen to presentation
**International participants are those who are currently not residing in Malaysia

Paper Submission (Publication as Proceeding) in Absentia 

  • Rate
    • MYR800 (For Local Participant Only)
    • USD250 (For International Participant* Only)
  • Additional Paper (maximum two additional papers for a corresponding author)
    • MYR500 (For Local Participant Only)
    • USD150 (For International Participant Only)

* International participants are those who are currently not residing in Malaysia

Committee Members (SASEM 2017)

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Symposium Chair: Prof. T. Ramayah (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Vice Chair: Dr. Hiram Ting (Sarawak Research Society)
Secretary: Dr. Jacky Cheah Jun-Hwa (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia-IBS KL)
Editorial Chair: Dr. Francis Chuah (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Technical Chair: Dr. Mumtaz Ali Memon (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS)
Patron: Prof. Ernest Cyril de Run (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

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SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT:
Treasurer: Mr. Yusman Yacob
Secretariat: Mdm. Zailah Bujang, Mdm. Sharon Tan, Ms. Murni Sahdan, Mr. Ismail Mahedin

SYMPOSIUM AMBASSADORS:
Mr. Nelson Lajuni (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
Mr. Joseph Hii (SEGi College Sarawak)
Dr. Winnie Wong (University College of Technology Sarawak)
Mdm. Sudiyanti Sudiyanti (Universitas Gadjah Mada)
Mr. Pridhivraj Naidu
(Signature Research Consultancy)
Dr. Mohammad Fahalat 
(Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman)
Dr. Heriyadi Kusnaryadi (Universitas Tanjung Pura)
Mr. Jong Fu Guan (Meta Skill Development Centre)
Dr. Dwi Sunu Kanto (Trilogi University)
Dr. Mageswari Kunasegaran (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Mr. Kazi Sirajul Islam (Multimedia University)
Mr. Alshikhy Abdulrahman Ibrahim (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Dr. Jee Teck Weng (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak)

Note: If you wish to represent SASEM2017 as an ambassador, please contact us.

Sponsorship/Network Managers: Dr. Fency Sivadasan, Mr. Lau Wee Ming, Mr. Mohd Hanafiah Semuni, Mr. Josh Casley

SCIENTIFIC/PROGRAM COMMITTEE (SESSION CHAIR): 
A.P. Dr. Muhammad Moshin Butt (Curtin University, Malaysia)
Dr. Awanis binti Ku Ishak 
(Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)
Dr. Thien Lee Mei (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
A.P. Dr. Md. Mamun Habib (BRAC University, Bangladesh)
Dr. Omer Malik (COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan)
Dr. Falahat (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
Dr. Abdul Hafaz Ngah (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia)
Dr. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh (to be updated)
Dr. Muhammad Shakil (COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan)
Dr. Jany Wilawan (Thanksin University, Thailand)
Dr. Jolyne Khor (Sunway University, Malaysia)
Dr. Tess Ho Char Fei (Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Malaysia)
A.P. Dr. Halim Mad Lazim (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)
A.P. Dr. Chandrakantan Subramaniam (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)
Dr. Nazlina Zakaria (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)
Dr. Abdullahi Hassan Gorondutse (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)
A.P. Dr. Yusliza Yusoff (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
Prof. Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
A.P. Dr. Hasliza Abdul Halim (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
Dr. Nor Aziati Binti Abdul Hamid (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
A.P. Dr. Nor Hazana Binti Abdullah (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
Dr. Goh Yen Nee (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

SESSION CHAIRS:
To be confirmed (Dr. Mumtaz to handle)

HOSPITALITY:
Hilton Kuching, Sarawak of Malaysia
All participants are required to contact Hilton Kuching to arrange accommodation. Special rates would be provided if booking is done using SASEM2017 as the reference. Participants can also opt to stay at budget hotels within walking distance.

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Call for Papers (SASEM 2017)

We are calling for papers from various disciplines which apply SEM (either PLS-SEM or Covariance SEM) to be submitted to and/or presented at SASEM 2017. All abstracts will be peer-reviewed and published as symposium proceedings. While all extended abstracts and full papers will be reviewed, only the revised extended abstracts and full papers will be considered for publication in indexed and refereed journals. Distinguished and Best Papers will be announced.

PAPER SUBMISSION

Submission of abstract: By September 1, 2017 (acceptance of abstract is sufficient to secure a presentation slot during the symposium)
Submission of extended abstract/full paper: July 31, 2017 (deadline for competitive paper) and August 18, 2017 (normal submission)
Notification of extended abstract/full paper decision: 1-2 weeks after submission
Submission of camera ready paper: September 1, 2017

Submission Guidelines:
1. Abstract, extended abstract and full paper must be written in English.
2. Word limits: Abstract (150-200 words), Extended Abstract (1500-5000 words) and Full Paper (5000-9000 words). Word counts include tables, figures and references.
3. Official invitation to join SASEM2017 is issued based on acceptance of abstract. The presenter can proceed with the registration and presentation without submitting the extended abstract/full paper (optional).

4. Only extended abstract and full paper which fulfills submission criteria and is submitted by July 7 will be considered for best paper award. All extended abstracts and full papers will be reviewed and considered for publication.
5. Each participant is encouraged to present one paper. The fee for one additional paper (maximum three papers in total) is MYR500 (USD150 for international participant). For presentation in absentia, the same guideline applies.
6. Each participant should not be the corresponding author of more than three papers.
7. When submitting your paper, please indicate the author who presents by designating an asterisk (*) after his/her name on the title page.
8. Please adhere to Author Guidelines of the Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling (JASEM) when submitting your abstracts, extended abstracts and full papers to SASEM2017.

Please submit your papers to:
Dr. Francis Chuah (jasem.malaysia@gmail.com and sarawakresearchsociety@gmail.com).