KNUST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
1st APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN AFRICA
(ARCA 2012)
29-31 AUGUST 2012
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni Association of Cape Coast Polytechnic, in collaboration with the National Association, is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for its First Research Conference. The aim of the APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN AFRICA is to provide a platform for capacity building and networking among researchers in Africa.
THEME: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NATION BUILDING
VENUE: ELMINA BEACH RESORT (GHANA)
Papers relating but not limited to the following disciplines are welcome:
Engineering
Built Environment
Hospitality and Tourism
Food Science
Oil, Gas and Energy
Medicine
Statistical Modelling
Information and Communication Technology
Applied Sciences & Arts
Business
Social Sciences
Humanities
TIME TABLE
Submission of abstracts: 30th April 2012
Notification of acceptance of abstract: 10th May 2012
Submission of full paper: 15th June 2012
Refereeing decision: 15th July 2012
Submission of revised paper: 15th August 2012
Conference: 29th -31st August 2012
Please email as attachment to knustalumni@gmail.com. Abstracts should not be more than 250 words and full paper not more than 10 pages
Scientific Committee
Prof. W. O. Ellis, KNUST
Prof. K. K. Adarkwa, KNUST
Prof. R. K. Nkum, KNUST
Prof I.K Dontwi, KNUST
Prof. E. Badu, KNUST
Prof. G.W. K. Intsiful, KNUST
Dr. D. K. Ahadzi KNUST
Prof. F. Acquah, UCC
Prof. H. S. Amonoo- Kuofi , UCC
Dr. M. Adom-Asamoah, KNUST
Mr. E. Marfo- Yiadom, UCC
Dr. Alex Segbefia, KNUST
Prof. F. K. Forson, KNUST
Prof. J. Ayarkwa, KNUST
Prof. Awusabo Asare, UCC
Dr.R. Assasie Oppong, KNUST
Prof. Nsiah Gyabaah, KNUST
Prof. G. Ofori, Singapore
Prof. D.W.Thwala, South Africa
Nana Dr. S.E. Edusah, KNUST
Prof. J. Smallwood, South Africa.
Participation Information:
The conference registration fee is US$250 or its equivalence in Ghana cedis. The fee comprises the conference proceedings, lunch and visit to tourist sites in Elmina and Cape Coast.
The cost of accommodation ranges from US$40 to US$120 per night.
We are looking forward to receiving your abstract and seeing you at Elmina on 29th August 2012.
For further information, please contact: www. knustalumni.blogspot.com
Tel: 233-244-026432
Email: knustalumni@gmail.com
NOTE: Please all researchers within KNUST and from other institutions are encouraged to submit their abstracts.
