ICALS25: 4th International Scientific Conference on Administrative, Financial & Legal Sciences and Prospects for Renewal and innovation

• 09:00:00
• published: 2024-10-01
• Knowledge University Campus

Erbil, Kurdistan Region

Under the patronage of Dr. Aram Mohammed Qadir, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences and the College of Law at Knowledge University are pleased to announce the 4th International Scientific Conference on Administrative, Financial & Legal Sciences and Prospects for Renewal and innovation. The conference will take place on April 22-23, 2025, at Knowledge University, located in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Researchers and specialists in administrative, financial, and legal sciences are invited to submit their scientific contributions to support academic and research progress in universities.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Anwar Dzeayee,
President of Knowledge University

Conference Objectives

1. Keeping pace with developments in banking operations and applying them in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq while adapting the current realities of the region to these advancements.
2. Utilizing scientific and research efforts to serve society and strengthen partnerships between universities (local and international) and societal institutions to enhance academic and social responsibility.
3. Exchanging ideas, opinions, and consultations within the scope of the conference themes.
4. Expanding the scope of research participation to benefit from national and international expertise.
5. Identifying and addressing the obstacles facing the banking sector in the Kurdistan Region, legally and technically.
6. Promoting a culture of creativity by fostering a scientific environment capable of innovation and renewal.
7. Developing a future vision for reforming the banking system in business environments.
8. Adopting comprehensive quality standards in light of advancements in digital banking technologies.
9. Exploring solutions, challenges, and opportunities for the banking sector.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Begins: December 15, 2024
• Abstract Submission Deadline: December 30, 2024
• Abstract Acceptance Notification: January 5, 2025
• Final Research Submission Deadline: February 25, 2025
• Final Research Acceptance Notification: April 5, 2025
• Conference Dates: April 22-23, 2025

Submission Guidelines for Accepted Research Papers

• The research must align with the conference themes.
• Previously presented or published research will not be accepted.
• Research papers should not exceed 25 pages and must follow formatting standards: main titles (font size 16), subtitles (15), body text (14), and footnotes (12).
• Papers are accepted in Kurdish, Arabic, or English.
• Research must adhere to scientific methodology.
• The first page should include the research title, author(s)' full names, academic titles, affiliations, and contact details.

Abstract Guidelines

Abstracts (150-250 words) should outline the topic, research problem, and hypothesis within the conference themes. Keywords (4-6) related to the research must be included.

Participation Fees

• Research participation with publication in a refereed journal: 100,000 IQD
• Participation without research (certificate included): 25,000 IQD

Conference Themes

Administrative and Financial Sciences Themes

A. Administrative Themes

1. Talent management's role in modern banking technologies.
2. Total quality management and banking supervision standards.
3. Information systems management in developing banking services.
4. The role of insurance in reducing banking risks.
5. Banking governance: mechanisms and challenges.
6. Banking technology and entrepreneurship.
7. Future vision for banking systems in business environments.

B. Accounting Themes

1. Developing banking accounting systems per Basel IV requirements.
2. Challenges in Iraq's banking accounting systems.
3. Effectiveness of accounting systems in advancing banking.
4. Impact of currency exchange fluctuations under international accounting standards.
5. Financial inclusion aligned with accounting and international standards.

C. Financial Themes

1. Tools and mechanisms for advancing the banking system.
2. Successful international experiences in developing banking systems.
3. Currency exchange rate challenges and opportunities.
4. The role of digital finance in advancing financial and banking systems.
5. Financial technology and electronic banking performance.
6. Banking policies and their impact on financial stability.
7. Opportunities and challenges for joint Iraqi banks.

Legal Sciences Themes

1. Legal frameworks for opening bank accounts.
2. Cybercrimes in the banking sector.
3. The role of electronic tools in combating banking corruption.
4. Responsibilities arising from breaches of bank accounts.
5. Modern scientific methods in civil and criminal evidence for banking.
6. International system dynamics in banking operations.
7. Contemporary legal and political issues.

Scientific Committee

The scientific committee comprises distinguished local and international academics, including representatives from Iraq, the United States, Jordan, Algeria, and Lebanon.

• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mutaz Abdulqader Mohammed
  College of Law, Knowledge University – Committee Chair
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Hamdi Mahdi
  College of Law, Knowledge University – Committee Member
• Dr. Nazima Ahmed Rahim
  Dean, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Knowledge University – Committee Member
• Dr. Shwan Omar Khalil
  College of Law, Knowledge University – Committee Member
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Taher Khalaf Salem
  University of Tikrit, Iraq – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Muwaffaq Fathi
  DePaul University, USA – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Sabah Dawood Salim
  University of Orlando, USA – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Muwaffaq Mohammed Tawfiq Al-Qassab
  Knowledge University – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Tareq Sharif Younis
  American University, Saudi Arabia – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdul Hussain Al-Taie
  Ajloun University, Jordan – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Mohammed Suleiman Mohammed Jaradat
  Jordan – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Sofiane Belmadi
  University of Blida, Algeria – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Oussama Bouchemah
  Ahmed Ben Yahya El-Wancharissi University, Algeria – Committee Member
• Prof. Dr. Saad Ghalib Yassin
  Al-Zaytoonah University, Jordan – Committee Member
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Manal Abduljabbar Al-Samak
  University of Mosul, Iraq – Committee Member
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Jassim
  Al-Hadba University, Iraq – Committee Member
• Dr. Mohammed Hussein Khalifa
  Islamic University, Lebanon – Committee Member
• Dr. Jina Mohammed Abu Saleh
  Jinan University, Lebanon – Committee Member
• Dr. Anwar Omar Qadir
  College of Law, Knowledge University – Committee Member
• Lecturer Hamad Kareem Hamad
  College of Law, Knowledge University – Committee Rapporteur

Organizing Committee

The organizing committee includes faculty members from the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences and the College of Law at Knowledge University.

• Lecturer Abdullah Saeed
  College of Administrative and Financial Sciences – Committee Chair
• Dr. Azad Sidhiq Dzeayee
  College of Law – Committee Member
• Lecturer Hind Abdulameer Hamid
  College of Law – Committee Member
• Assist. Lecturer Ammar Waleed Sheet
  College of Administrative and Financial Sciences – Committee Member
• Assist. Lecturer Sakar Fatah Suleiman
  College of Administrative and Financial Sciences – Committee Member
• Assist. Lecturer Azad Saleh Nader
  College of Administrative and Financial Sciences – Committee Member
• Assist. Lecturer Hala Suleiman Rahman
  College of Law – Committee Member
• Assist. Lecturer Ali Younis Mohammed
  College of Law – Committee Member

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Legal Inquiries: +964 750 466 0879
• Administrative and Financial Inquiries:
  • Dr. Nazima Ahmed Rahim: +964 770 438 0029
  • Dr. Muwaffaq Mohammed Tawfiq: +964 771 034 3401