3rd International Conference on Sustainable Research and Development (ICSRD-26)

ICSRD-26 Conference GRID (8).png The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Research and Development (ICSRD-26) A Successful Hybrid Academic Gathering on Sustainable Research and Development Has Concluded! The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Research and Development (ICSRD-26) was successfully held on October 7–8, 2026. Conducted in a hybrid format, with an on-site gathering at Grand Rohan Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on the first day and a fully virtual session via Zoom on the second day, the conference was organized by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, in collaboration with the Research Synergy Foundation. The event brought together global scholars, researchers, and practitioners to exchange interdisciplinary scientific research across three thematic clusters: the International Conference on Agriculture and Food (ICARAF-26), the International Conference on Engineering and Technology (ICARET-26), and the International Conference on Economic and Social Sciences (ICARSESS-26), all framed within the shared commitment to a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Day 1 — October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) On-Site Conference at Grand Rohan Yogyakarta, Indonesia (with Virtual Access via Zoom) Opening Ceremony The first day commenced with a welcome reception and registration for on-site participants, while virtual participants joined via Zoom. The event was expertly guided by the Master of Ceremony, 7.png Santi Rahmawati, S.T., M.S.M., Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Research Synergy Foundation. Following the national anthem "Indonesia Raya" and "Mars Bela Negara," the Welcome Remarks were delivered 2.png by Dr. Sri Dwi Ari Ambarwati, S.E., M.Si., Conference Chair of ICSRD-26 and Head of the Research Center of the Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta. This was followed by the Opening Speech delivered by Prof. Dr. Dyah Sugandini, S.E., M.Si., Chief of the Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A group photo session and coffee break then captured the warm atmosphere of the on-site assembly of attendees. 9.png 8.png Keynote Sessions — Day 1 The morning featured foundational academic insights from four distinguished keynote speakers. The session opened with 3.png Prof. Dr. Mohamad Irhas Effendi, M.Si., Rector of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia, who delivered a keynote titled "Universities as Catalysts for Interdisciplinary Innovation: Advancing a Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Future." He was followed by Prof. Muhammad Nadjib, STP., M.M., Director of Institutional Affairs, Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, who presented "Innovating Across Disciplines for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient World." 4.png The session continued with profound insights from Associate Professor Dr. Hendrati Dwi Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.M., Co-Conference Chair of ICSRD-26 and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Research Synergy Foundation, on "From Knowledge to Impact: How Market-Driven Research and Knowledge-Based Social Innovation Build Resilient Ecosystems," and from Dr. Jau-Rong (Kelly) Chen of Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan, on "From Research to Impact: Building Sustainable Academic Collaboration between Taiwan and Indonesia." Mini Workshop Additionally, attendees participated in a highly valuable mini-workshop titled "Utilizing Trinka AI for the Research Desk." This session was led by Radwa El-Khatib, Customer Success Strategist & AI Research Solutions Expert at Enago, providing practical academic tools for the participants. Closing of Day 1 Following the announcement for the second day of ICSRD-26, the first day officially wrapped up with closing remarks by Dr. Ir. Avido Yuliestyan, S.T., M.Sc., IPM, Secretary of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia, followed by a lunch and networking session. Day 2 — October 8, 2026 (Thursday) Virtual Conference via Zoom Opening Remarks and E-Group Photo The second day opened with participant login and a welcoming address guided by the Master of Ceremony, Finna Zephyrine, Managing Director of Scholarvein, Research Synergy Foundation. The Opening Remarks were delivered by Prof. Dr. Dyah Sugandini, S.E., M.Si., Chief of the Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta. An e-group photo captured the international assembly of attendees. 1.png Keynote Sessions — Day 2 The virtual assembly then engaged with keynote addresses delivered 5.png by Prof. Dr. Nazimah Sheikh Abdul Hamid from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, on "Engineering the Circular Economy: A Strategic Approach to the Valorisation of Food By-products," and Prof. Dr. Cham Tat Huei from Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia, on "Is AI the Ultimate Game-Changer in Business? Pathways for the Future?" 6.png The keynote session concluded with Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Bouras from Qatar University, Qatar, who presented "The Twin Transition of Supply Chains and Lifecycle Engineering." Academic Parallel Presentations Following a lunch break featuring the ICSRD Program Highlight and institutional profile videos of LPPM Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta and Research Synergy Foundation, the academic online presentations began. 10.png The sessions were conducted across the Main Room and twelve Breakout Rooms, expertly guided by Session Chairs: Dr. Kok Shiong Pong (Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, China), Asst. Prof. Dr. Shamaila Butt (Sohar University, Oman), Dr. Foong Soon Seng (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia), Dr. Rovena Dellova (Lyceum of the Philippines University, Philippines), Prof. Rowell Nitafan (University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines), Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Chohan (Al Zahra College for Women, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman), Dr. Nurul Alam Mohd Yaakub (MYJ Tau Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia), Ts. Jacqueline Joseph (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Asst. Prof. Alex Cristobal Garibay Jr. (Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines), Ms. Camille Rafal (Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines), Dr. Paul B. Doronila (Central Philippines State University – Ilog Campus, Philippines), Asst. Prof. Dr. Amarjit Kene (Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology Pune, India), and Asst. Prof. Ankita Singh (MNNIT Allahabad, India). 11.png 12.png 13.png Research presentations in this session covered critical tracks including: Business Administration Communication Studies Economics & Economic Development Human Resources Management Tourism Management Social Science, Sociology, International Relations & Political Science Education Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Smart Agriculture & Agricultural Engineering Earth Science, Geology & Environment Studies Energy & Mineral Technology Biochemical, Industrial, Civil & Electrical Engineering Information Technology, Informatics & Computer Science Awarding and Closing Ceremony The conference officially concluded with the awarding of Certificates of Presentation and a final Awarding Ceremony recognizing Best Presentations, Best Papers, and Session Chairs. The event was then brought to a close with concluding remarks delivered by Dr. Sri Dwi Ari Ambarwati, S.E., M.Si., Conference Chair of ICSRD-26. Conference Awards & Recognitions BEST PAPER Best Paper — ICARSESS-26 (Economic and Social Sciences) Title: “Hybrid Cyber Governance and Child Radicalization: A Global South Perspective from Indonesia” Authors: Machya Astuti Dewi, Herlina Jayadianti, Melaty Anggraini, and Yuseptia Angretnowati Affiliation: Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia Best Paper — ICARAF-26 (Agriculture and Food) Title: “Viability and Vigour Response of Hybrid Melon (Cucumis melo L.) to Sargassum Extract Priming under Salinity Stress” Authors: Ni Kadek Ema Sustia Dewi, Tuti Setyaningrum, Arif Umami, Herdiana Anggrasari, Mada Sagita Purwawibawa, Kiki Amelia Putri, and Muhammad Dzaky Ramadhan Kandi Affiliations: Department of Agrotechnology and Department of Agribusiness, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia Best Paper — ICARET-26 (Engineering and Technology) Title: “Development of a Community-Based Anticipatory Action Protocol for Landslide Early Warning Systems” Authors: Eko Teguh Paripurno, Awang Hendrianto Pratomo, Nandra Eko Nugroho, Monica Warih Widi Krisanti, Gilang Taqwa Robby Nugraha, Wana Kristanto, Gigih Aditya Pratama, Gandar Mahojwala, Stephanus Maria Eduat, and Mohammad Zainudin Affiliations: Department of Environmental Engineering, Department of Informatics Engineering, and Department of Geological Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Jombang Regional Disaster Management Agency, Indonesia The Best Paper Awards are granted based on a rigorous peer-review process and thorough evaluation by the ICSRD-26 Scientific Review Committee, considering originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the conference theme, and academic contribution. BEST ACADEMIC PRESENTATION Main Room — Meilan Sugiarto, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARSESS-26): “Understanding the Work Stress–Performance Link: The Mediating Role of Quiet Quitting among Indonesian Generation Z Employees” Breakout Room 1 — Yovita Nurmasari Nugroho Putri, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARSESS-26): “Psychological Biases and Portfolio Decisions: Empirical Study on Gen-Z Stock Investors in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta” Breakout Room 2 — Rishirl Cuario, National University (ICARSESS-26): “Moral Framing in Election-Adjacent YouTube Content: The 2022 Philippine Presidential Campaign” Breakout Room 3 — Basuki Agus Suparno, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARSESS-26): “Communicating Contested Risks: Mining Concessions to Religious Organizations in Indonesia” Breakout Room 4 — Iva Rachmawati, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARSESS-26): “Understanding the Pre-partnership Stage in Subnational International Cooperation” Breakout Room 5 — Didi Nuryadin, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARSESS-26): “A National SKI-Based Child Stunting Risk Index for Concurrent Vulnerability Screening of Child Nutritional Risk in Indonesia” Breakout Room 6 — R.R. Rukmowati Brotodjojo, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARAF-26): “Temperature-Dependent Effects of Beauveria bassiana on Germination and Early Growth of Allium cepa Seedlings” Breakout Room 7 — Bambang Supriyanta, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARAF-26): “Molecular Diversity and Genetic Relationships among Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Genotypes Revealed by RAPD Markers” Breakout Room 8 — Septyo Uji Pratomo, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARET-26): “Preliminary REE Characteristics of Selected Metamorphic and Metasedimentary Rocks from Bayat, Central Java” Breakout Room 9 — Putri Aditya Padma Pertiwi, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARET-26): “Effects of Straw Return and Soil Amendments on Methane Emissions During Early Anaerobic Incubation of Paddy Soil” Breakout Room 10 — Maulana M. Ishaq, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARET-26): “Elemental Changes of Wahau Low-Rank Coal after Hydrogen Peroxide Pretreatment: Implications for Coal Bioavailability” Breakout Room 11 — Devina Putri, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARET-26): “Integrated Workflow for Idle Well Reactivation in a Mature Oil Field” Breakout Room 12 — Herlina Jayadianti, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (ICARET-26): “Vegetation-Based Early Warning System for Post-Mining Reclamation to Reduce Disaster Risk and Achieve SDGs” See You at the Next Academic Agenda! The conclusion of ICSRD-26 marked the completion of highly impactful academic exchanges. Bridging on-site and virtual participation, the conference provided an essential platform for scholars to advance sustainable and interdisciplinary research, strengthening global research ecosystems and forging new collaborative pathways. Conference Website: https://icsrd-upnyk.com/