First scientific conference for youth researchers
Scientific research and innovation for sustainable development
Introduction
In support of scientific research and to encourage graduate students and teaching assistants to develop their research and scientific publishing skills, the Graduate Studies Sector proposes organizing an annual conference for young researchers. This conference aims to provide a scientific platform for presenting recent research and exchanging experiences among researchers from various disciplines.
The conference is characterized by its multidisciplinary nature, encompassing colleges representing the fields of:
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Technical and Engineering Sciences
• This fosters knowledge integration among different disciplines and contributes to utilizing scientific research to serve society and development.
• Numerous international studies have emphasized the importance of involving researchers in scientific conferences during the early stages of their academic careers, given its role in developing research skills, scientific communication, and building research networks.
• The conference will be held in the second week of October each year. This year, it is proposed to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13-14, 2026. • Participation in the first edition of the conference is free of charge, in support of encouraging young researchers to participate in scientific research. Second: Conference Vision:
• This conference contributes to creating an integrated scientific platform that brings together various disciplines and supports research innovation among young people. It also aims to achieve integration between the fields of humanities, social sciences, medicine, and technology, thereby supporting the application of scientific research and innovation to serve society, respond to the challenges of sustainable development, and contribute to building a knowledge-based economy.
Third: Conference Objectives
The conference aims to:
1. Encourage graduate students to present and discuss their scientific research.
2. Support the culture of scientific research and academic publishing within the university.
3. Enhance integration between different disciplines in addressing contemporary issues.
4. Provide an opportunity for researchers from within and outside the university to exchange experiences.
5. Develop the scientific presentation and discussion skills of young researchers.
6. Link scientific research to innovation and the needs of society to achieve sustainable development.
Fourth: Conference Themes in the Three Sectors
1. Humanities and Social Sciences Sector
• Smart Governance and Public Policies for Sustainable Development
• Cultural Identity, Languages, and Cultural Innovation
• Education and Educational Innovation for Sustainability
• Media, Digital Communication, and Innovation for Development
• Sustainable Tourism, Innovation, and Heritage Management
2. Medical and Health Sciences Sector
• Scientific Research in the Health Sector: Towards Excellence and Sustainability
• Health Economics and Entrepreneurship
• Integration of Health Disciplines in Scientific Research to Enhance Healthcare
• Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Technology in Healthcare
3. Science, Technology, and Engineering Sector
• Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems
• Internet of Things, Smart Cities, and Smart Industry
• Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Digital Trust
• Sustainable Engineering, Renewable Energy, and the Environment
• Multidisciplinary Integration between Engineering, Technology, and Design
Higher Committee:
• Chair: His Excellency Professor Dr. Yasser Dakrouri, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research
• Vice Chair of the Conference: Professor Dr. Sabah El-Sharkawy, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
• Secretary General of the Conference: Professor Dr. Yousra Mohamed Nashaat, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Dentistry
• Conference Rapporteur: Prof. Dr. Suzy Rashad, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management.
Organizing Committee Head:
Prof. Dr. Hani Khattab, Vice Dean, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Public Relations and Media Committee Head:
• Dr. Marwa Sobhi, Acting Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Media and Communication Arts
Scientific Committee Head:
• Technical Sector: Prof. Dr. Hinar Abu El-Magd, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering
• Humanities Sector: Dr. Hossam Abbas, Acting Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of EducationMedical Sector: Prof. Dr. Dalia Hussein Abdel Aziz, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medicine
Design, Publications, and Website Committee Head:
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saleh, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science
Prof. Dr. Bahira Gabali, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Applied Arts
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Name
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Academic Rank
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Scientific Committees of the Medical and Health Sciences Sector
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Prof. Dr. Faten Hassan
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Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Tamer Ibrahim
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Professor and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Samir Othman
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Professor and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Yousra Nashaat
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Professor and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Iman El-Tahlawy
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Professor and Head of Department at the National Research Centre - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Ragaa Ali
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Professor at the Faculty of Nursing - Cairo University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Samar Qassem
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Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences - 6th of October University – Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Sayeda Mohamed
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Professor at the Faculty of Nursing - Cairo University - Egypt Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Sherine Hafez
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Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt
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Associate Prof. Dr. Gilan Abdel Aziz Nazim Hassan
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Associate Prof. Dr. Hanan Abu Zeid
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Associate Prof. Dr. Mona Adel
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Assistant Professor, National Research Centre, Egypt
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Associate Prof. Dr. Narmin Mohamed Shata
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Scientific Committees for the Engineering and Technology Sector
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Helmy Khafagy
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Professor and Dean, Faculty of Computers and Information, Badia University, Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saeed Abdel Ghaffar
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Professor and Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Capital University (formerly Helwan University), Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed Kamal
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Professor and Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mona Mostafa Abu Tabl
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Professor and Dean, Faculty of Applied Arts, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Yahya Zakaria El-Halwagy
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Professor and Dean, Faculty of Computers and Information Systems, El-Reyada University, Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Hossam Mohamed Mohamed El-Beheiry
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Professor and Vice Dean, Faculty of Computers and Information Systems, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Ola Ali Hashem
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Professor and Vice Dean, Faculty of Arts Formerly Applied Sciences - Helwan University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Safi Moussa Alwan
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Professor and Vice Dean, Faculty of Computers and Information - Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Hinar Aboulmagd Ahmed
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Professor and Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Adel Abdel Moneim El-Samahy
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Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Helwan University (formerly Capital University) - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Galal El-Din Issa
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Professor, Faculty of Computers and Information Systems - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Ali Ashry
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Professor, Faculty of Computers and Information - Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - Egypt
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Humanities and Social Sciences
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Prof. Dr. Dina Farouk Abu Zeid
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Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Media and Communication Arts - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Ghada Ali Hammoud
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Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Abdel Karim Qutb Shehata
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Professor and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Rabab Hamdi Jamil Abdel Hamid
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Professor at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Prof. Dr. Salman Ali Hussein Mohammed
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Professor at Al-Nahrain University - Iraq
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Prof. Dr. Fatima Barakat
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Professor at the Faculty of Education - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Qader
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Professor at the Faculty of Education - 6th of October University - Egypt
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Associate Professor Dr. Barihan Fatin Yahya
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Associate Professor at Al-Madinah University - United Arab Emirates
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Associate Professor Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Languages and Translation, 6th of October University, Egypt
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Guidelines for abstract submission:
· The submitted abstracts are allowed for: Oral Presentation on freely chosen topics, Oral Research and Poster presentation.
· Abstracts should be written in English for presentations to be presented in English and in Arabic for presentations to be presented in Arabic and should not exceed 250 words.
· The time for Oral presentation is 15 min including 3 min for questions.
· SCYR Logo must be on all slides.
· Oral presentation on freely chosen topics, at least three objectives should be included at the end of the abstract.
· Oral research abstracts must include Objectives, Methodology, Results of the data and statistical analysis, Conclusions, Funding source(s) and acknowledgement.
· No figures, photos or illustrations are allowed in the abstract.
· No changes to the abstract can be made after submission.
· Incomplete abstracts will be automatically withdrawn.
· Notification regarding the abstract’s acceptance will be sent electronically.
· Abstract submission opens on 15 June and closes on 15 August 2026.
· Presentations should cope with the new trends in scientific research, innovation and sustainable development.