Nexus Academia Society — Membership & Governance

Choose the tier that best fits your career stage and engagement level. All tiers include the core benefit of 10% discount on partner conference registration.

10% Conference Discount for Active Members

All active NAS members receive a 10% discount on registration fees for every conference organized under the Nexus Academia umbrella, including ICDET and ICCSC.

          How the Discount Works
          Be an active NAS member — Your membership must be in active status at the time of conference registration.
Submit your paper — Submit to any NAS partner conference through the regular submission process.
Register with your NAS Member ID — When paying the conference registration fee, enter your NAS Member ID in the discount field.
Automatic verification — The system verifies your membership status and confirms that your member email matches the first author email on the submission.
Discount applied — 10% is automatically deducted from your registration fee.

        

⚠ Important: First Author Requirement

To prevent misuse, the member discount is only available when the NAS member is the first (corresponding) author of the submission. The email address on your NAS membership must match the contact email associated with your conference submission. Each discount can only be used once per submission.

Society Governance

The Nexus Academia Society is governed by a transparent structure designed to ensure academic integrity and community representation:

Executive Board

The Executive Board sets strategic direction, oversees operations, and ensures alignment with the Society's academic mission. Members are elected by Full Members during the annual NAS Assembly.

Scientific Advisory Council

Senior researchers and distinguished scholars who advise on academic standards, conference quality, and research priorities. Council members are appointed based on scholarly merit.

Ethics Committee

Responsible for maintaining scholarly integrity standards across NAS activities. Handles ethical concerns, plagiarism cases, and ensures adherence to the Code of Scholarly Ethics.

NAS Awards & Recognition

The Society recognizes outstanding contributions to research through annual awards:

NAS Best Paper Award — Recognizes the highest-quality paper presented at any NAS partner conference during the year.
NAS Young Researcher Award — Celebrates exceptional contributions by researchers within 5 years of their PhD.
NAS Distinguished Service Award — Honors individuals who have made sustained contributions to NAS governance, review activities, or community building.
NAS Innovation Impact Award — Recognizes research with demonstrated real-world impact or significant innovation potential.

Code of Scholarly Ethics

All NAS members commit to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity:

Original Work: All research submitted through NAS-affiliated conferences must be original and properly attributed.
Honest Reporting: Research findings must be reported accurately, without fabrication, falsification, or selective omission.
Peer Review Integrity: Members serving as reviewers must provide fair, constructive, and unbiased evaluations.
Conflict of Interest: Members must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their academic work or NAS activities.
Respect & Inclusion: Members must treat all colleagues with respect, fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the Nexus Academia Society?

Any researcher, academic, student, or institution engaged in scientific research can apply. Student members must provide proof of enrollment, and institutional members must be accredited educational or research organizations.

Is the 2026 membership really free?

Yes! As a founding year initiative, all membership tiers are complimentary for 2026. This allows us to build a strong community before introducing standard annual fees in 2027.

How do I use my 10% conference discount?

When registering for any NAS partner conference (ICDET, ICCSC, etc.), you will see a "NAS Member ID" field on the payment page. Enter your member ID (format: NAS-XXXXXXXX-XXXX) and the system will automatically verify your eligibility and apply the discount. Your member email must match the first author email on the submission.

How long does the application review take?

Applications are typically reviewed within 5–7 business days. You will receive an email notification when your application is approved or if additional information is required.

Can I upgrade my membership tier?

Yes. You can request a tier upgrade at any time by contacting membership@nexus-academia.org. The upgrade takes effect immediately upon approval (and payment, if applicable from 2027).

What happens if someone tries to use my member discount?

Our system has built-in fraud prevention. The discount can only be applied when the NAS member's email exactly matches the first author email on the conference submission. Each discount is single-use per submission and the system logs all verification attempts for security audit purposes.

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