Today, the quality of university graduates in Indonesia is still low meanwhile the university also acts as the guardian of national identity. Therefore, a continuous effort is needed in improving the quality of graduates which will ultimately enhance the competitiveness and identity of the nation. Department of Physics, Postgraduate of Physics Education and Postgraduate of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia in collaboration with Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Malaysia respond to this problem by hosting the 2018 International Conference on Research and Learning of Physics (ICRLP 2018) in conjunction with the National Seminar on Physics Research and Learning V (SNRPF V). The main purpose of these conference and seminar is the dissemination of the best research results from academics, researchers, professors, practitioners, observers, teachers, and students in both Physics Research and Physics Learning Research. This conference is expected to become a forum to discuss strategic issues in related fields. The two-day conference is expected to build cooperation between academics, researchers and institutions at both national and international levels. The scope of ICRLP 2018 covers various fields in Physics Research and Physics Learning Research. All articles presented in this conference will be reviewed for publication in the Scopus Indexed Proceedings (IOP Conference) and selected articles will be proposed for publication in an international journal indexed by Scopus.
The conference will be held in the capital city of West Sumatra Province, Padang. There are many beautiful natural attractions such as the sea, beaches, lakes, valleys, canyons, hills, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, caves, ridges, historical relics and of course a variety of typical Padang culinary such as Randang, Sate Padang, Samba Lado, Gajeboh, Tamusu, Lamang, Tapai, Durian, Galamai, Sanjai, Kripik Balado, etc. All participants will also be pleasured with City Tour of Padang included Padang Beach, Teluk Bayur, Air Manis Beach, Mandeh, West Sumatera Mosque, Aditiwarman Museum, Tsunami Monument and Universitas Negeri Padang Campus. One Day Tour will accompany the participants out of town with a route from Padang City, Lembah Anai waterfall, Nagari Pariangan (the world's most beautiful village by Travel Budget magazine, 2012), Istano Basa Pagaruyung, Tabek Patah, Kelok Sembilan, Harau Valley, Sianok Canyon, Jam Gadang Bukit Tinggi and return to Padang City (One Day Tour).
Thank you very much for the presence of all participants, committees, invitees, sponsors and leaders. Hopefully this conference goes according to the plan.
I look forward to meeting all colleagues in ICRLP 2018 in Padang on 9-10 August 2018.
Best Regards,
Dr. Ahmad Fauzi, M.Si
(General Chair)
