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According to ISNA, the educational platform—developed under the supervision of Seyed Hossein Hosseini-Noorzad, a faculty member at the College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, and supported by the strategic “Hatef” program (a joint initiative of the University of Tehran and the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy)—represents an innovative step toward bridging artificial intelligence with educational and human sciences. Having been awarded the UNESCO National Prize in E-Learning, this knowledge-based solution not only provides a novel paradigm for personalized elementary education, but also underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across diverse academic fields, ranging from educational psychology and game design to learning analytics and the knowledge economy. The platform transforms routine practice, revision, and academic consolidation into an engaging, interactive, and meaningful experience. Curricular concepts are seamlessly integrated with gamification mechanics, AI algorithms, learning data analytics, and core life skills, empowering students to hone critical thinking, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and fundamental life competencies alongside their standard academic coursework.In the architecture and conceptual design of the platform, gameplay is not treated as a mere peripheral tool to generate surface-level appeal; rather, the game world itself constitutes an integral part of the learning process. Consequently, the platform’s environment is fully grounded in Iranian language, culture, and social context. Course and game titles, character design, virtual environments, storylines, proverbs, and local cultural references have been harmoniously curated alongside visual aesthetics to present children with a unified, familiar, and meaningful world that situates their learning within an authentic cultural context.The core premise behind the platform stems from a fundamental challenge in primary education: how to transform the learning consolidation phase—which inherently requires continuous practice and repetition—from a tedious chore into an intrinsically motivating, sustained journey for the child. The platform addresses this pedagogical challenge through the intelligent convergence of gameplay, learning science, and modern technology.From the student’s viewpoint, the platform delivers a structured series of progressive, interactive games equipped with real-time feedback and scoring mechanisms calibrated to each child’s age, baseline ability, and personal learning pace. For parents, it provides a transparent window into their child’s educational trajectory; comprehensive analytical dashboards track performance across distinct academic subjects, enabling parents and educators to monitor learning rhythms and deliver content tailored to the unique needs of each learner.According to user experience evaluations conducted during Nowruz 1405 (Spring 2026):<ul><li>79% of students rated the games as well-suited to their academic grade level and age;</li><li>83% expressed a strong desire to continue using the platform in the future;</li><li>72% of parents affirmed that the platform significantly helped them identify their children’s strengths and areas for improvement;</li><li>83% of teachers regarded the platform’s analytical reports as an effective tool for gaining deeper insights into their students’ academic standing.</li></ul>To date, the system has served more than 20,000 users nationwide. In addition to securing the UNESCO National Prize in E-Learning, it has achieved official certification as a knowledge-based product in the domain of computing applications within the humanities.According to the University of Tehran, the showcase of the “Bubamzi” educational platform within the Hatef initiative—alongside other premier AI projects—has provided a vital venue for presenting its achievements and advancing discussions surrounding platform scaling, commercialization, and investment acquisition.&nbsp;

A multidisciplinary team of researchers and students at the University of Tehran has developed a comprehensive game-based learning platform.

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University of Tehran Researchers Develop AI-Powered, Game-Based Learning Platform

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Chinese researchers have developed an innovative artificial intelligence model that functions as a virtual cell, leveraging protein dynamics to accurately forecast personalized therapeutic strategies for breast cancer.According to ISNA, cancer cells exhibit significant heterogeneity, leading to markedly different responses to therapeutic agents. Consequently, identifying the optimal drug tailored to a specific cancer cell type remains one of the most prolonged and challenging hurdles in pharmaceutical development and the design of effective treatment regimens.As reported by Medical Xpress, the newly introduced AI model, designated “ProteinTalks,” streamlines this process by precisely predicting drug efficacy on malignant cells, uncovering novel therapeutic combinations, and pinpointing specific proteins associated with drug resistance.Researchers at Westlake University investigated the cellular responses of breast cancer to established, approved anti-cancer agents. The resulting experimental datasets empowered ProteinTalks to delineate the dynamic alterations in protein levels in correlation with drug efficacy.The study demonstrated that ProteinTalks significantly outperformed gene-activity-based AI models as well as conventional machine learning algorithms in predicting cellular drug responses. Remarkably, the model demonstrated high accuracy in forecasting cellular responses to anti-cancer compounds that were entirely absent from its initial training phase. Furthermore, it successfully identified drug combinations exhibiting potent synergistic effects against breast cancer, surpassing the therapeutic efficacy of individual single-agent regimens.Prior to undertaking cost-prohibitive laboratory assays, scientists testing novel oncological therapies must simulate cellular drug responses using computational platforms. Virtual cells offer a transformative solution to this bottleneck, provided researchers can accurately reconstruct the intricate, non-linear biological transformations occurring intracellularly over time.While foundational AI models trained on massive biological datasets—encompassing DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites—hold immense promise for creating AI-driven virtual cells, the majority still capture cellular behavior as a static, momentary snapshot rather than a time-resolved, dynamic continuum.ProteinTalks was systematically trained on dynamic protein trajectory pathways alongside pharmacological profiles, enabling it to decode temporal cellular responses to therapy. The researchers established that ProteinTalks operates as an interpretable AI virtual cell capable of faithfully simulating the dynamic responses of cancer cells to individual anti-cancer compounds across time. Despite being trained primarily on breast cancer data, the model successfully predicted drug responses in lung, colorectal, pancreatic, and melanoma cancer cells. By monitoring protein variations over time, it also unraveled the key biological drivers underpinning acquired drug resistance.Furthermore, by screening repurposed pharmaceuticals directly against patient-derived organoids—miniaturized 3D tumor models that mirror patient-specific malignancies—ProteinTalks identified customized therapeutic options capable of eradicating tumor cells at substantially lower dosages than those required by standard chemotherapy. The investigators also compiled a novel catalog of promising synergistic drug combinations designed to target cancer collaboratively.Given that an oncological drug effective for one patient may fail in another, cancer management has long grappled with unpredictability. This novel protein-centric model, guided by dynamic cellular fluctuations over time, marks a pivotal milestone toward interpretable AI virtual cells. Such systems can identify high-potential drug candidates ahead of costly laboratory validation and steer precision medicine strictly aligned with the unique proteomic signature of a patient’s tumor.This study was published in the prestigious journal Nature. <a href="https://www.isna.ir/news/1405062214922/%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%DA%A9%D9%85%DA%A9-%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C">source</a>

Chinese researchers have developed an innovative artificial intelligence model that functions as a virtual cell

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Cancer Treatment via Virtual Cells

The 21st International Conference on Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Studies (ICIPIS 2027) is scheduled to be held on February 04–05, 2027, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Operating in a digital/hybrid format, the event will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and scholars from around the globe.Conference Objective:The conference aims to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Studies.Conference Themes:<ol><li>Kalam and Falsafa: Classical and Contemporary Islamic Philosophy.</li><li>Logic: Aristotelian &amp; Avicennian Logic, and Logic in Islamic Law and Theology.</li><li>Metaphysics: The distinction between essence and existence, Cosmological and Ontological arguments.</li><li>Epistemology and Eschatology: Foundations of knowledge and the afterlife in Islamic thought, Natural Philosophy, and Cosmology.</li><li>Philosophical Schools: Illuminationist and Transcendent Schools.</li><li>Contemporary Islamic Studies: Islamic Civilization, Interfaith studies, and Democracy studies.</li></ol>About the Organizer:The event is organized by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), a globally recognized organization dedicated to promoting excellence in academic research and scientific conferences.Important Dates:<ul><li>Preliminary Abstract/Paper Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026</li><li>Notification of Acceptance: September 16, 2026</li><li>Final Submission Deadline: January 07, 2027</li><li>Conference Dates: February 04–05, 2027</li></ul><a href="https://waset.org/islamic-philosophy-and-islamic-studies-conference-in-february-2027-in-amsterdam">Information &amp; Submission Link</a>

The 21st International Conference on Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Studies (ICIPIS 2027) is scheduled to be held on February 04–05, 2027, in Amsterdam.

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21st International Conference on Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Studies (ICIPIS 2027)

The 2nd Global Ethical Finance Conference (GEFC 2026), focusing on “Ethical Finance for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Economies,” will take place on November 23–24, 2026, in London, UK. Held in a hybrid format (in-person and online), the event brings together academics, policymakers, and industry professionals in Islamic and ethical finance.Conference Objective:GEFC 2026 aims to provide a global platform to exchange evidence, debate policy directions, and showcase practice-based solutions across ethical banking, ESG, and financial inclusion. The conference explores how ethical finance—including Islamic finance, sustainable finance, and responsible innovation—can support inclusive growth and long-term economic resilience. In line with its core values, 10% of the conference profits will be donated to charity.Conference Themes:<ol><li>Ethical Banking &amp; Finance: Shariah-compliant banking, takaful, sukuk, and fintech innovation.</li><li>Public Policy &amp; Economic Development: Islamic perspectives on fiscal policy, social justice, and ethical governance.</li><li>Climate Finance &amp; Green Investment: Green Sukuk, climate risk, and sustainable investment strategies.</li><li>Digital Transformation &amp; Fintech: Blockchain, AI, and digital innovation in Islamic and ethical finance.</li><li>Islamic Social Finance &amp; Inclusion: Zakat, Waqf, and financial inclusion for underserved communities.</li><li>Islamic Capital Market Innovation: Sukuk structuring, Islamic capital markets, and investment product development.</li></ol>About the Organizer:The conference is organized by the Islamic Finance Review (IFR) in collaboration with academic partners, notably the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP). Outstanding submissions will be recognized with a Best Paper Award, and selected papers may be fast-tracked for publication in JIBEP following standard peer review.Important Dates:<ul><li>Abstract Submission Deadline (300–500 words): September 15, 2026</li><li>Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2026</li><li>Camera-ready Submission: October 25, 2026</li><li>Conference Dates: November 23–24, 2026</li></ul><a href="https://islamicfinancereview.co.uk/event/2nd-global-conference-ethical-finance-for-inclusive-growth-and-sustainable-economies/">Information &amp; Submission Link</a>

The 2nd Global Ethical Finance Conference (GEFC 2026), focusing on “Ethical Finance for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Economies,” will take place in London.

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Call for Abstracts: The 2nd Global Ethical Finance Conference (GEFC 2026)

According to the official announcement, the conference will bring together researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to examine how Islamic economics and finance can support inclusive and sustainable growth. Its objectives include translating research into practical solutions, strengthening support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and improving financial access for underserved communities. The event takes a broad view of innovation, encompassing digital technologies as well as institutional, regulatory, and financing-model improvements.The conference covers four main themes:<ul><li>Inclusive Growth: Financial inclusion, integration of zakat, waqf, and sadaqah with formal financial systems, MSME financing, and the distributional effects of Islamic financial instruments.</li><li>Innovation: Fintech, digital payments, and data analytics, alongside institutional design, regulatory and governance reforms, and financial product development.</li><li>Industry Development: Islamic finance for industrial upgrading, value chains, and the halal industry, together with Islamic capital market instruments for infrastructure and green projects.</li><li>Policy Coordination and Stability: Coordination across monetary, financial, fiscal, and social-finance policies; systemic risk, resilience, stress testing, and empirical evaluation of policy impact.</li></ul>The event is organized by Bank Indonesia Institute as the annual conference of the Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (JIMF). Published by the institute and indexed in Scopus, JIMF is an international journal providing a platform for research and scholarly exchange in Islamic monetary economics and finance.Key dates<ul><li>Registration and paper submission opened: April 27, 2026</li><li>Extended deadline for final paper submission: August 10, 2026</li><li>Notification of paper acceptance: September 11, 2026</li><li>Conference and parallel sessions: October 7, 2026 &nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://submit.confbay.com/conf/iimefc2026">Registration and paper submission portal</a><a href="https://jimf-bi.org/JIMF/announcement/view/35">Official conference announcement</a>

The 12th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Conference (IIMEFC) will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Jakarta to Host the 12th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Conference

ISER is delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Islamic Law and Human Rights&nbsp;(ICILHUR-26) at Muscat, Oman on 10th - 11th October 2026. This event will bring leading scientists, academicians, industry professionals, speakers, and experts of to one platform. The informative discussions will highlight solutions, achievements, trending issues, and future strategies.&nbsp;ISER constantly aims to present techniques, skills, and the latest information in various fields like science, technology, medical sciences, environment, education, business, banking, finance, languages, history, and much more. It helps participants to explore speaking opportunities, present their unique ideas and create significant connections. You can participate in the groundbreaking discussion, which welcomes active participation and benefits the field and humankind. So, enhance your personal and professional journey by attending the upcoming event.&nbsp;<h4>Important Dates</h4><h4>Pre-Enrollment : 10th September 2026</h4><h4>Final Paper Submission : 15th September 2026</h4><h4>Registration Deadline : 25th September`2026</h4><h4>Conference Date : 10th Oct - 11th Oct 2026</h4>&nbsp;<a href="https://iser.org.in/conf/index.php?id=101073507">https://iser.org.in/conf/index.php?id=101073507</a>&nbsp;

International Conference on Islamic Law and Human Rights (ICILHUR-26) is to be held  at Muscat, Oman on 10th - 11th October 2026.

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International Conference on Islamic Law and Human Rights (ICILHUR-26)

The National Conference on Futures Studies and Humanities: A Step Towards Iran’s Development and Excellence, hosted by Shahid Beheshti University, brings together researchers, academics, policymakers, and experts to explore emerging challenges and opportunities shaping Iran’s future. The conference provides a multidisciplinary platform for examining futures studies across the humanities, social sciences, economics, management, law, education, culture, and technology, with particular attention to artificial intelligence, technological change, sustainable development, and new approaches to foresight. Through the exchange of research, ideas, and practical perspectives, the conference seeks to strengthen future-oriented thinking and contribute to informed decision-making, innovation, and Iran’s long-term development and excellence.&nbsp;<a href="https://iranfhsconf.tolouemehr.ac.ir/">https://iranfhsconf.tolouemehr.ac.ir/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://fiqhci.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/Chat_GPT_Image_Aug_29_2026_08_09_05_AM_ccd65d5922.png"></figure>

Futures studies and Humanities: A step Towards Iran's Development and Excellence to be held in September by Shahid Beheshti University

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Call for Paper: Futures studies and Humanities: A step Towards Iran's Development and Excellence

Iran will host the13th International Conference on Islamic Science, Religious Research and Law as to provide a multidisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers, academics, and practitioners to exchange knowledge and explore contemporary developments across Islamic sciences, religious studies, law, education, and the humanities. The conference aims to encourage dialogue between traditional scholarship and modern academic approaches, while addressing the intellectual, social, cultural, and educational challenges shaping contemporary societies.&nbsp;The conference brings together research across a broad range of fields, including Islamic Sciences; Religious Studies; Jurisprudence and Law; Theology and Education; Humanities; Social and Cultural Sciences; Educational and Behavioral Sciences; and Psychological Sciences. By connecting these disciplines, the conference seeks to promote interdisciplinary research, deepen understanding of religious and human-centered issues, and contribute to the development of innovative academic perspectives and practical solutions for contemporary social and cultural challenges.&nbsp;<blockquote>The 13th International Conference on Islamic Science, Religious Research and Law will be held end of September 2026 and is organized by the Center for the Development of Creativity and Innovation in New Sciences and the University of Applied Science and Technology – Municipalities Cooperation Organization.&nbsp;</blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://fiqhci.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/Chat_GPT_Image_Aug_29_2026_08_17_06_AM_459ac38f3b.png"></figure>

The conference brings together research  across a broad range of fields including Islamic Sciences; Religious Studies; Jurisprudence and Law; Education, ...

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Upcoming 13th International Conference on Islamic Science, Religious Research and Law 

Tehran - BORNA - The conference, held at the Tehran Summit Hall, has brought together participants from around 40 countries, including Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Persian Gulf states, as well as foreign ambassadors based in Tehran and representatives of senior religious authorities.&nbsp;The gathering is being held under the theme “Islamic Unity in the Thought of the Martyred Imam, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei,” with discussions focusing on strengthening solidarity among Muslim countries and developing practical approaches to greater cooperation across the Islamic world.&nbsp;Addressing the opening ceremony, Hamid Shahriari, secretary-general of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, said developments over the past year had underlined the need for greater unity among Muslim countries. Referring to the recent war against Iran, Shahriari described the conflict as more than a military confrontation, arguing that it represented a broader “civilizational confrontation” with Western hegemony and unilateralism. He said the United States opposed the emergence of a strong Iran because Tehran’s growing scientific, military, economic and technological capabilities could provide a model for other Muslim and developing countries. Shahriari also referred to the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, criticizing what he described as the silence of Western media over the deaths of students and teachers.&nbsp;He said US policies of maximum pressure had failed to achieve their objectives over the past four decades, pointing to Iran’s advances in missile and drone technology and the performance of its Armed Forces during the recent conflict. The Iranian official further argued that regional countries had increasingly concluded that foreign military presence does not provide sustainable security. “Security can only be ensured by the countries of the region themselves,” Shahriari said, adding that expanding regional engagement had helped strengthen solidarity and promote the discourse of Islamic unity over sectarian division. He also said statements and initiatives emerging from countries including Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey contained significant areas of common ground that should be preserved and developed.&nbsp;According to the conference organizers, this year’s event is being held in a decentralized format for the first time. Four specialized sessions are scheduled to take place in the Iranian provinces of West Azarbaijan, Kurdistan, Golestan and Khorasan Razavi, with discussions focusing on different aspects of Islamic unity.&nbsp;Additional programs include academic meetings with senior seminary scholars in Qom and Mashhad, the unveiling of eight new books on rapprochement among Islamic schools of thought, and two specialized panels on “the study of Takfiri movements” and “the role of unity in the new Islamic civilization.”&nbsp;The conference is intended to strengthen cooperation among Muslim scholars and intellectuals, expand networks among elites across the Islamic world and explore practical mechanisms for greater unity among Muslim countries.

A 4-day International Conference on Islamic Unity began on Tehran on Thursday with the participation of prominent religious, academic and cultural figures 

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40th Islamic Unity Conference Commences in Tehran

The International Conference on Islamic Studies in The Digital Era (ICISDE), organized by Canadian Association for Scientific Research and Publication, will be held on 20 September 2026 in Durban, South Africa. The key intention of ICISDE is to provide opportunity for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers expected to join from different parts on the world. In addition this gathering will help the delegates to establish research or business relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path.&nbsp;The conference is to offer a large number of invited lectures from renowned speakers all over the country. The Best paper awards will be given for the papers judged to make the most significant contribution to the conference.&nbsp;<a href="https://casrp.org/Conference/15508/ICISDE?ref=conferencealert.com">https://casrp.org/Conference/15508/ICISDE?ref=conferencealert.com</a>&nbsp;Key Dates<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Early Bird Registration</td><td>21st Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Paper submission deadline</td><td>24th Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Last date of registration</td><td>31st Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Date of Conference</td><td>20th September 2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The International Conference on Islamic Studies in The Digital Era (ICISDE),  will be held on 20 September 2026 in Durban, South Africa