Conference Chair/Eminent Speakers

  • Prof. Dr. Jiri Strouhal University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

  • Prof. Dr. Khoren Albert Mkhitaryan Armenian State University of Economics, Armenia

  • Asso. Prof. Dr. Bekim Fetaji South East European University, Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies, Republic of Macedonia

  • Prof. Edo Shonin Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

  • Prof. David Ang Auburn University Montgomery, United States

  • Dr. Judith A. Magnetico Professor, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute Of Technology, Phillipines

  • Dr. Louicius Michel Professor, School of Business, Canadian University College, Canada

  • Assoc. Prof. Mukesh Kumar Barua Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India

  • Dr. Keith Lehrer Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, Canada

  • Dr. Asep Juarna Associate Professor, Gunadarma University, Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Dr. Nazlina Shaari Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

  • Prof. Khalil A. El Medani Mohamed Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Science, Sharjah University, UAE

  • Prof. Dr. Y. Thaweesak King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

  • Dr. Valerie FERNANDES Dean of the Faculty Associate Professor La Rochelle Business School, France

  • Syarifah Amelia, S. Sos., M. Si. Lecturer, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Indonesia

  • Wijdan Eltijani Elsiddig Abbas Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of social and Administration Sciences, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Saudi Arabia

  • Dr. Abdulmohsen A. Dashti The English Department, The College Basic Education, Ardhiya, Kuwait

  • Dr.T.Vijaya Kumar Professor, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India

  • Prof. Bahaeddin Najafi Free Islamic University, Marvdasht Branch, Iran

  • Prof. MAEDA Kazuaki Full Professor CHUBU UNIVERSITY Matsumoto-cho, Aichi, JAPAN

So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

Music Therapy Specific Topics:

  • Trauma-Informed Music Therapy: Exploring music therapy techniques for individuals who have experienced trauma.
  • Analytical Music Therapy: Innovative developments and deeper explorations of analytical approaches.
  • The Musical-Clinical Pivot: Embracing adaptability and responsiveness in music therapy practice.
  • Online Telehealth and Technology in Music Therapy: Challenges, opportunities, and best practices.
  • Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) in Music Therapy: Addressing intersections in mental health through an AOP lens.
  • DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Music Therapy: New perspectives focusing on older adults and other populations.
  • Music Therapy Business Ownership: Strategies for success and sustainability.
  • Music Therapy in Medical Settings: Integration, collaboration, and navigating the healthcare system.
  • Cultural Humility and Reflexivity in Music Therapy Practice.
  • Music Therapy in Hospice and End-of-Life Care.
  • Addressing Coping, Stress, and Burnout in Music Therapists.
  • Identity Language in Music Therapy: How therapists talk about themselves and their clients.
  • Music Therapy in Early Childhood Development.
  • Therapeutic Beat-Making and Recording.
  • Culturally Appropriate Live Percussion Circles.
  • Analyzing and Writing Rap Lyrics in Therapy.
  • Integrating Meditation, Mindfulness, and Biofeedback with Music Therapy.
  • Creating Accessible and Adaptive Musical Instruments.
  • Safe Spaces and Resilience in Trauma-Informed Music Therapy.
  • Music Therapy for Dementia Care and with Senior Adults.
  • Digital and Technological Approaches in Music Therapy.
  • Music Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities.
  • Music Therapy in Educational and School Settings.
  • Family-Centered Approaches in Music Therapy.
  • Music Therapy in Penitentiary Settings.
  • Music Therapy in Rehabilitation.
  • Music Therapy Interventions for Specific Populations: Autism, Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cancer Patients, etc.
  • The Neuroscience of Music and its Therapeutic Applications.
  • Music Therapy Research Methodologies and Outcomes.
  • The Role of Improvisation in Music Therapy.
  • Vocal Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Singing.
  • Music Therapy and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, etc.

Complementary Medicine Specific Topics:

  • Acupuncture and Acupressure for Pain Management and Beyond.
  • Herbal Remedies and Phytotherapy: Evidence-Based Applications.
  • Naturopathic Medicine: Principles and Practices.
  • Chiropractic and Osteopathic Medicine: Holistic Approaches.
  • Holistic Nutrition and Integrative Dietary Approaches.
  • Ayurveda and Homeopathy: Traditional Healing Systems.
  • Mind-Body Therapies: Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Guided Imagery.
  • Energy Medicine and its Clinical Applications.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Principles and Practices.
  • Indigenous Healing Practices and Cultural Perspectives in Healthcare.
  • The Evolvement of Complementary Medicine in Modern Healthcare.
  • Integrative Medicine: Combining Conventional and Complementary Approaches.
  • The Herbal Market and Therapies: Trends and Regulations.
  • Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Efficacy and Safety.
  • Aromatherapy and Essential Oils in Healthcare.
  • Manual Therapies: Massage, Cupping, etc.
  • Complementary Medicine for Specific Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Mental Health, etc.
  • The Role of Traditional Medicine in Addressing Global Health Challenges.
  • Sustainability and Accessibility of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.
  • Ethnobotany and the Discovery of Natural Products.
  • The Intersection of Spirituality and Healing.

Topics Bridging Music Therapy and Complementary Medicine:

  • The Use of Music Therapy in Conjunction with Acupuncture for Pain Management.
  • Integrating Herbal Remedies and Music Therapy for Mental Well-being.
  • Combining Yoga and Music Therapy for Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation.
  • The Role of Sound Healing and Music in Traditional Medicine Practices.
  • Exploring the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Music and other Complementary Therapies.
  • Cultural Perspectives on Music, Sound, and Healing.
  • The Use of Music Therapy to Enhance the Effectiveness of Mind-Body Interventions.
  • Research on the Synergistic Effects of Music Therapy and Complementary Medicine.
  • Developing Integrative Treatment Plans Utilizing Music and Complementary Approaches.
  • Music Therapy as a Complementary Approach in Hospice and Palliative Care