No. of Submissions |
Abstract No. |
Title of Extended Abstract/Abstract |
Link to Presentation |
Discussion Forum |
Zoom Meeting |
Thrust 2 |
Industry-UoM Research Collaboration |
5 |
RW20-35 |
Data Centered PEGASIS |
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Meeting ID: 929 2892 8096
Passcode: 060089 |
RW20-40 |
An Assessment on the Potential of Blue Carbon Sequestration based on a Study on Young and Old Mangrove Ecosystems in Mauritius |
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RW20-64 |
Alien Plant Invasion reduces Foraging Value of Native Forest Communities for a Threatened Island Flying Fox |
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RW20-84 |
A Review of Spatial Models for Count Data |
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RW20-86 |
Variation phonétique chez les locuteurs mauriciens : résultats d’une pré-enquête |
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Grouped Theme 1: 'Food Insecurity and Livelihoods' |
Hunger and Poverty Eradication |
1 |
RW20-60 |
Halophilic Microorganisms with Antimicrobial Activities |
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Meeting ID: 944 2460 0176
Passcode: 785349 |
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security |
7 |
RW20-56 |
Sustainable Approach for the Management of the Tomato Fruit Fly, Neoceratitis cyanescens Bezzi in Tomato Cultivation in Mauritius |
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Meeting ID: 944 2460 0176
Passcode: 785349 |
RW20-69 |
Potential Insecticidal Activity of Senna siamea and Cassia fistula against Bactrocera dorsalis, a Polyphagous Insect Pest |
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RW20-75 |
An Assessment of the Use of a Combination of Sea Water and River Water for Irrigation Purposes on Chilli Production (Capsicum annuum) |
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RW20-77 |
An Evaluation of the Perception of Biofarming at both Producers and Consumers Level in Mauritius |
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RW20-79 |
Isolation of Microalgae from Freshwater Sources using a modified DNA Extraction Method |
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RW20-82 |
InnoVAL – Pole of Research for ‘Innovative Agriculture Value-Chains for Food and Nutrition Security’ |
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RW20-134 |
A Study on the Effect of Combining Granular and Foliar Fertilisers to achieve an Optimum Yield of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annum L.) |
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Sustainable Consumption and Production |
4 |
RW20-43 |
Visitor Management – A Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy |
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Meeting ID: 944 2460 0176
Passcode: 785349 |
RW20-44 |
Potential of Sustainable Marine Aquaculture in the Republic of Mauritius |
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RW20-62 |
Mitigating the Deterioration of Eggs in a Climate Constrained Environment- Strategies for Smallholder Egg Production |
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RW20-94 |
Eco-Design Modular Flat Pack Shoes |
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Grouped Theme 2: Water Resources Management and Health Hazards |
1 |
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Keynote speaker: Professor Rajiv Timothy ERASMUS |
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Health and Well-Being |
11 |
RW20-04 |
Evaluating Awareness, Perception and Knowledge of Clinical Trials among Mauritians - A Mixed Methods Study |
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Meeting ID: 966 2389 2735
Passcode: 084266 |
RW20-09 |
The Lived Experience of Teenage Mothers: A Phenomenological Study in Mauritius |
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RW20-16 |
When less is more: Social Identity and Wellbeing |
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RW20-25 |
An Investigation on the Relationship between Body Image and Eating Attitudes in Mauritius. |
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RW20-53 |
β-Thalassaemia Major and Psychosocial Functioning:
A Case-Control Study on the Mauritian Paediatric Population |
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RW20-59 |
Antimicrobial Properties of mMrine Fungi from Haliclona sp (sponge) and Turbinaria conoides and Sargassum portieranum (brown algae) |
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RW20-106 |
A Study on the Development of HLA Antibodies in Multiply Transfused Male Patients in Mauritius |
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RW20-115 |
BehaviourCoach: A Generic Framework for the Development of Mobile-based Applications aimed at promoting Healthy Behaviour Changes through g
Gamification |
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RW20-116 |
Validation of the Design of a Wearable Device to arrest Bleeding from Cannula Dislodgement during Nocturnal Sessions of Home Hemodialysis |
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RW20-117 |
Health Literacy and Compliance among Hypertensive Patients: Need to tailor Interventional Strategies to efficiently target Prevailing Risk Factors |
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RW20-125 |
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Genitourinary infections in diabetic CKD patients: the Need for Active Screening |
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Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation |
3 |
RW20-18 |
Intensified Organic Matter and Phosphate Removal in a Novel Adsorption Integrated Horizontal Sub-surface Flow Constructed Wetland Technology |
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Meeting ID: 966 2389 2735
Passcode: 084266 |
RW20-36 |
Characterisation of Wastewater from a Paint Manufacturing Industry in Mauritius |
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RW20-96 |
An Assessment of Water Quality captured by Rain-Water Harvesting Techniques in Mauritius: Implications for Sustainable Usage of Water |
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Grouped Theme 3: 'Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Infrastructure' |
Sustainable Energy |
2 |
RW20-12 |
Numerical Modelling of Turbulent Condensating Flows in a Smooth Horizontal Tube |
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Meeting ID: 660 825 1386
Passcode: DZD6iQ |
RW20-19 |
Visualisation of pareto Front Approximations in the Multi-Objective Optimisation of Distributed Generation Unit |
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Marine Conservation |
4 |
RW20-66 |
A Comparative Study on Density and Diversity of Marine Micro-Phytoplankton and Zooplankton across Four Coastal Ecosystems around Mauritius |
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Meeting ID: 660 825 1386
Passcode: DZD6iQ |
RW20-104 |
Diversity, Density and Estimated Productivity of Micro-phytoplankton around Rodrigues Island |
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Climate Change |
13 |
RW20-03 |
Promoting Sustainable Development through Taxation on Motor Vehicles in Mauritius.
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Meeting ID: 660 825 1386
Passcode: DZD6iQ |
RW20-17 |
A Study on the Prevalence of Pre- and Post-Harvest Fungal Diseases affecting the Onion Crop in Mauritius |
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RW20-26 |
Impact of climatic factors on fungal and bacterial infections affecting tomato crops in Mauritius |
 |
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RW20-27 |
A Surveillance of Pathogenic and Mycotoxin-Producing Fungi on Potatoes from Different Agroclimatic Zones of Mauritius |
 |
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RW20-49 |
Mitigating the Deterioration of Eggs in a Climate Constrained Environment- Strategies for Smallholder Egg Production |
|
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RW20-67 |
An Experimental Assessment of Thermal Photo-physiological Responses of Three Coral Reefs inhabiting Symbiotic Marine Invertebrates and Two Coralline Red Algae |
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RW20-80 |
A Comparative Study of Coral Bleaching Patterns in 2011, 2016 and 2019 at Flic-en-Flac and Belle Mare, Mauritius |
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RW20-131 |
Spatiotemporal Distribution of Phytoplankton and its Correlation with Climate Variability in the South West Indian Ocean Region |
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation |
8 |
RW20-11 |
A Study of the Diversity of Opisthobranchs Sea Slugs (Mollusca, Gastropoda) in the South Western region of Mauritius |
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Meeting ID: 660 825 1386
Passcode: DZD6iQ |
RW20-29 |
Marine Litter in Mangroves of Mauritius: A First Assessment on Status and Variations from the West Coast |
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RW20-31 |
Marine Litter in Beaches around Mauritius: How Far is Plastic a Dominating Component in Meso- and Micro-Litter? |
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RW20-42 |
A Comparative Study of Density and Diversity of Macrofauna, Infauna and Meiofauna associated with Seagrass Beds in Mauritius. |
|
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RW20-65 |
Fruit Predation by Introduced Long-Tailed Macaque Impacts an Endemic Island Flying Fox |
|
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RW20-76 |
Investigating the Efficacy of Smell Repellents to mitigate Flying Fox Damage to Selected Commercial Fruits in an Oceanic Island |
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RW20-89 |
Short-Term in-situ Experiment shows Substantial Negative Impacts of Invasive Alien plants on a declining Endangered Iisland Plant |
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RW20-97 |
Alien Plant Invasion in an Oceanic Island’s Native Forests reduces Foraging Habitat Quality for a Threatened Flying Fox |
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Grouped Theme 4: 'Social Justice' |
Reduced Inequalities |
2 |
RW20-52 |
A Hybrid Intercultural Literacy Pedagological Model for the University of Mauritius |
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Meeting ID: 984 3747 6402
Passcode: 357660 |
RW20-95 |
Analysing the Scope for a Full-Fledged Disability Act for the Republic of Mauritius: Opportunities and Challenges |
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Gender Equality |
2 |
RW20-37 |
Film Industry in Mauritius: The Representation of Gender in Mauritian Cinematography |
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Meeting ID: 984 3747 6402
Passcode: 357660 |
RW20-38 |
The Representation of LGBTQ+ in Mauritian Media |
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Peace and Justice |
1 |
RW20-48 |
L’obligation de faire dans la phase précontractractuelle en droit civil mauricien |
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Meeting ID: 984 3747 6402
Passcode: 357660 |
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Grouped Theme 5: 'Economic Growth and Development Policies' |
Work and Economic Growth |
7 |
RW20-02 |
The Corporate Rescue Culture in Mauritius; A Comparative Study with the UK and the US |
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Meeting ID: 975 6450 9720
Passcode: 341365 |
RW20-07 |
The Challenges of Teleworking in the Mauritian Society |
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RW20-24 |
Historical & Major Developments in Mauritian Employment Law: Some Important Legal Issues |
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RW20-51 |
Impact of Exchange Rate and Exchange Rate Volatility on Tourism Demand to Mauritius |
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RW20-55 |
Core Skills for the Future of ICT |
 |
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RW20-71 |
The Impact of Work-life Balance on Job Performance among Working Mothers in Mauritius |
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RW20-135 |
Trade: Boon or Bane? Evidence from Developing Countries |
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
4 |
RW20-08 |
SN2@P Reactions: Inversion versus Retention Pathways |
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Meeting ID: 920 8016 3649
Passcode: 698118 |
RW20-33 |
Innovative Tools to facilitate the Processing of Files and Organisation of Events |
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RW20-122 |
Exploring the Prospects of Mobile Marketing in a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) |
 |
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RW20-129 |
MobiLog, A Novel Mobile Phone-Based Data Logger, in Melting of Ice Experiment |
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Global Partnership and Sustainable Development Finance |
4 |
RW20-28 |
Volatility and Market Interdependence in the US and the BRICS |
 |
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Meeting ID: 988 3602 9844
Passcode: 423807 |
RW20-45 |
A High-Order RBF-FD Method for Pricing Zero-Coupon Bonds and Bond Options under the Regime-Switching Model |
 |
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RW20-139 |
A Space-Time Repeated Extrapolation Approach for Option
Pricing under the Finite Moment Log-Stable Model |
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Quality Education and Lifelong Learning |
10 |
RW20-06 |
Blended e-Learning as a Perspective of Imparting Education in a University |
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Meeting ID: 985 6042 7357
Passcode: 687222 |
RW20-20 |
An Augmented Reality Mobile Application adapted for Autistic Children |
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RW20-22 |
An Analysis of the Perception of Primary Educators on the Learning Outcomes and Motivation/ Engagement of Students following the Early Learning Digital Programme (EDLP) |
 |
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RW20-92 |
Transdisciplinary Learning Designs for fostering the Entrepreneurial University Graduate |
 |
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RW20-102 |
Internationalisation of Higher Education in Mauritius |
 |
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RW20-108 |
Design and Development of an Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Students |
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RW20-127 |
A Model of Transformative Quality for Graduates’ Life Readiness |
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RW20-138 |
From MDGs to SDGs: Tracking the Evolution of Sustainable Development Indicators over the Last Two Decades. |
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