2JOOUSTIC2018: 2nd JOOUST International Conference 2019 on Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Productivity for Sustainable Development Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kisumu, Kenya, February 26-March 1, 2019 |
Conference website | http://conferences.jooust.ac.ke |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2jooustic2018 |
Abstract registration deadline | December 31, 2018 |
Feedback on accepted abstract | January 21, 2019 |
Submission deadline | February 9, 2019 |
Feedback on papers for publication | March 7, 2019 |
Submission of final camera ready paper | March 15, 2019 |
Publication of conference proceedings | March 25, 2019 |
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
2nd JOOUST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
26TH FEBRUARY– 1ST MARCH 2019
CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS AND EXHIBITS
The JOOUST Conference is a multi-disciplinary biannual conference that attracts high quality presentations on a wide range of important current and emerging research, training, development and industrial issues. The conference attracts papers, poster presentations, and exhibitions. It is designed to encourage productive interaction among participants.
Theme: Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Productivity for Sustainable Development
This year's conference will provide opportunity for participants to discuss the state of knowledge and practice in the priority areas for development set out by the Government and provided under each sub-theme. The forum will provide opportunity for the academia, private sector, government and other stakeholders to identify trends and needs in training, research and policy priority areas. The conference will strengthen interaction, networking, development of collaborations and linkages in order to realize inclusive and sustainable development.
Call for Papers, Posters and Exhibits:
Papers, Posters and Exhibits are now being accepted in five thematic areas as follows:
Sub-theme I: Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition
Technologies to improve agricultural productivity; food accessibility; alternative sources of food and feed; promoting a smallholder farmer-focused research agenda; enabling infrastructure for food systems; climate technologies for food security; and governing agricultural innovation and policy coherence; as well as socio-economic and cultural issues.
Sub-theme II: Human Capital Development and Sustainability
Educational and social reforms; universal healthcare and health systems, communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health; capacity building; community programs, youth employment, knowledge management; disability, gender equity and empowerment.
Sub-theme III: Green and Blue Economy
Environmental degradation and conservation, demographic impacts and natural resources, biotic including aquatic ecosystems, environmental impact assessment, climatic change and adaptation strategies, eco-shelters, clean energy trends and technologies, energy efficiency, low carbon technologies for manufacturing, smart and sustainable materials.
Sub-theme IV: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure and Inclusive Human Settlements
Resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization and innovation; inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements.
Sub-theme V: University-Industry Partnership and Governance
Current trends and best practices in multi-stakeholder partnerships/Linkages including Industry, Civil Society and other stakeholders; Knowledge sharing expertise; technology and financial services; Public-Private Partnerships; Corporate Governance.
Pre-conference symposium
Postgraduate students are invited to present on-going research in a special pre-conference session on 26th February, 2019 which will be attended by senior scholars.
Targeted participants
Researchers and Scholars in Local, Regional and International Universities and Research Institutes; Practitioners in National Governments, the Private Sector, County Governments, Regional economic initiatives and Civil Society.
Exhibitors and poster presenters will be expected to send half a page description for selection. Accepted posters will be asked to produce a poster for display at the conference. Maximum poster size is A0 (0.84 x 1.19 m) in portrait orientation.
Submit your papers at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2jooustic2018
Submit your posters and exhibits to : conferences@jooust.ac.ke
Important Dates and Timelines
Deadline for submission of Abstracts : 31st December 2018
Feedback on accepted abstract : 21st January 2019
Full paper submission for review : 9th February 2019
Conference date : 26th Feb 2019 to 1st March 2019
Feedback on papers for publication : 7th March 2019
Submission of final camera ready paper : 15th March 2019
Publication of conference proceedings : 25th March 2019
Conference Fees
Category |
Registration |
|
|
KSH |
US$ |
Students Presenting |
4,000 |
40 |
Local Regional Participants (East Africa) |
12,000 |
120 |
International Participants |
16,000 |
160 |
Exhibitors |
20,000 |
200 |
Registration fees will cover refreshments, conference materials and lunch only. Accommodation is available within Kisumu City at affordable rates. The Secretariat may assist in bookings and reservations on request. Payments should be made to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology at Kenya Commercial Bank, Account No. 111712249 Bondo Branch. Swift Code KCBLKNX(Kenya Shillings A/C) or Barclays Bank, Acct. No. 2024513516, Kisumu Branch. Swift Code BARCKENX (Dollar A/C).
For enquiries and more information, contact:
The JOOUST Conference Secretariat
Email: conferences@jooust.ac.ke, Tel: No. +254 (0)57 2058102
or
See website http://conferences.jooust.ac.ke