(ARCA 2012)

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KNUST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

1^st 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 BUILDINGVENUE: ELMINA BEACH RESORT


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:                       20^th April 2012                 
Notification of acceptance of abstract: 30^th April 2012              
Submission of full paper:                     8^th June 2012                
Refereeing decision:                            7^th July 2012
Submission of revised paper:            31^st July 2012
Conference:                                   29th -31^st 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. Assasie Oppong, KNUST
Prof. Nsiah Gyabaah, KNUST

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 29^th August 2012.
For further information, please contact: www. knustalumni.blogspot.com
Tel: 233-244-026432
Email: knustalumni@gmail.com