ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Academic PresentationsRUMA WORLD PROJECT

The Law of RUMA™, an independent philosophy created by Jean Nishita, is beginning to reach international education, English learning, peace education, and social innovation contexts. This page records accepted academic presentations in chronological order.

Aug 10–11, 2026|SEAMEO TESOL | PRESENTEDSep 19, 2026|Peace Education | PRESENTEDSep 22–23, 2026|APIC 2026 | PRESENTEDNov 13–15, 2026|PCRC 2026 | ACCEPTEDJan 7–10, 2027|HICE 2027 | ACCEPTED

This page records scheduled presentations and accepted presentation opportunities. It does not imply official endorsement of The Law of RUMA™ by the host institutions.

JEAN NISHITA · RUMA WORLD PROJECT
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Academic presentations and research by Jean Nishita
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PRESENTATION RECORDS

Presentation records & upcoming conferences

Completed and accepted conference presentations are listed with their research themes.

2026
Aug 10–11
POSTER PRESENTATION

SEAMEO RETRAC International TESOL Conference 2026

Dates: 10–11 August 2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Law of RUMA™ is scheduled to be presented as a storytelling-based emotional learning model for English language education at the international TESOL conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

TitleTeaching Non-Retaliation Through Storytelling in English Learning: The Law of RUMA™
VenueSEAMEO RETRAC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
FieldTESOL, English language education, storytelling, learner engagement, peaceful communication
2026
Sep 19
PRESENTED

Japanese Society for Peace Education — The 1st Annual Conference

19 September 2026Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Japan

At Hiroshima University, Jean Nishita presented the preservation of emotional value through non-retaliation and its application to peace education. The presentation photograph and slides are now available.

ThemeThe Law of RUMA™ — Preserving Emotional Value through Non-Retaliation and Its Application to Peace Education
VenueHiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Japan
FieldPeace education, non-retaliation, emotional education, moral education, breaking the chain of anger
2026
Sep 22–23
PRESENTED

APIC 2026 / 16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference

Dates: 22–23 September 2026 (oral presentation: 23 September)Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

At APIC 2026 at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Jean Nishita delivered the oral presentation “Emotional Economy as Social Innovation,” introducing The Law of RUMA™ and the educational design of non-retaliation.

ThemeEmotional Economy as Social Innovation — The Law of RUMA™ and the Educational Design of Non-Retaliation
VenueAsia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
FieldSocial innovation, emotional economy, non-retaliation, emotional literacy, peace education
Presentation report & slidesView report & slides
2026
Nov 13–15
ACCEPTED

PCRC 2026 / 11th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference

Date: November 13–15, 2026Bangkok, Thailand

A research presentation on The Law of RUMA™ has been accepted for PCRC 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on non-retaliation, emotional literacy, and peacebuilding.

TitleThe Law of RUMA™: Non-Retaliation, Emotional Literacy, and Peacebuilding Through Silent Self-Regulation
VenueRadisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand
FieldNon-retaliation, emotional literacy, peacebuilding, emotional education
2027
Jan 7–10
ACCEPTED

HICE 2027 / Hawaii International Conference on Education

Date: January 7–10, 2027Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

A research presentation on The Law of RUMA™ has been accepted for HICE 2027 in Honolulu, Hawaii, focusing on non-retaliation, emotional literacy, and peacebuilding.

TitleThe Law of RUMA™: Non-Retaliation, Emotional Literacy, and Peacebuilding Through Silent Self-Regulation
VenueHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
FieldNon-retaliation, emotional literacy, peacebuilding, emotional education
PRESENTATION POSTERS

Presentation Posters

This page includes both the core Law of Ruma posters and additional posters that apply the theory to English learning, storytelling, and non-retaliation education. Together they show three perspectives: the main conference version, the Japanese reference version, and the storytelling-based English education framework.

English Conference Version

English Poster

This is the primary poster prepared for international presentation settings. It organizes the definition of Ruma, the grand premise, and the three basic structures as a conceptual model for peace-oriented emotional education.

The Law of RUMA™ presentation poster in English
Japanese Reference Version

Japanese Poster

This Japanese version is provided to deepen understanding among Japanese readers. It presents the core structure of the Law of Ruma in a visually accessible format for peace education and emotional learning.

The Law of RUMA™ presentation poster in Japanese
Storytelling Application · Japanese

Storytelling Framework Poster (Japanese)

This poster applies the Law of Ruma to English learning. It presents a practical classroom framework for non-retaliation education through emotional understanding, discussion, role-play, and reflective writing.

Theme: Non-Retaliation Education Through Storytelling in English Learning

Japanese storytelling-based English learning poster based on the Law of Ruma
Storytelling Application · English

Storytelling Framework Poster (English)

This English version is prepared for the international TESOL context. It presents an instructional model that connects The Law of RUMA™ with storytelling, non-retaliation, emotional literacy, vocabulary learning, pair discussion, and role-play in English classes.

Title: Teaching Non-Retaliation Through Storytelling in English Learning

Teaching Non-Retaliation Through Storytelling in English Learning poster
CONFERENCE ACCEPTANCES

Academic Presentations & Acceptances

Accepted academic presentations are organized here with clear event dates.

SEAMEO RETRAC TESOL 2026 — PRESENTED
August 10–11, 2026PRESENTED

SEAMEO RETRAC TESOL 2026

The Law of RUMA™ was presented at the 17th International Conference on TESOL in Ho Chi Minh City as a storytelling-based non-retaliation framework for English education.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Jean Nishita with The Law of RUMA™ title slide at the Japanese Society for Peace Education conference venue
19 September 2026PRESENTED

Japanese Society for Peace Education — The 1st Annual Conference

At Hiroshima University, Jean Nishita presented the preservation of emotional value through non-retaliation and its application to peace education. The presentation photograph and slides are now available.

Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Japan

Presentation photo at APIC 2026
September 22–23, 2026PRESENTED

APIC 2026

At APIC 2026 at Universiti Malaya, Jean Nishita presented emotional economy as social innovation and introduced The Law of RUMA™ and the educational design of non-retaliation. Photographs and slides are available.

Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PCRC 2026 Acceptance
November 13–15, 2026ACCEPTED

PCRC 2026

A research presentation on The Law of RUMA™ has been accepted for PCRC 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on non-retaliation, emotional literacy, and peacebuilding.

Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

HICE 2027 Acceptance
January 7–10, 2027ACCEPTED

HICE 2027

A research presentation on The Law of RUMA™ has been accepted for HICE 2027 in Honolulu, Hawaii, focusing on non-retaliation, emotional literacy, and peacebuilding.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

GLOBAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

A Global Academic Journey

The five conference locations where The Law of RUMA™ has been accepted or presented are visualized as a growing international journey.

World map showing conference locations for The Law of RUMA™
RUMA Across the WorldJapan · Vietnam · Malaysia · Thailand · Hawaii

WHY THIS MATTERS

From philosophy to educational contexts.

These presentations mark the first steps in bringing The Law of RUMA™ into English language education, peace education, and emotional learning. RUMA WORLD PROJECT will continue to develop academic presentations, educational materials, multilingual outreach, and international dialogue based on the official definition.

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