AERN Conference 2020: AERN International Conference on Sustainable Development in Africa The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, United States, April 27-29, 2020 |
Conference website | http://www.theafricanresearch.org |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aernconference2020 |
Abstract registration deadline | March 15, 2020 |
Submission deadline | March 15, 2020 |
The African Educational Research Network (AERN) proudly invites you to submit proposals for panels, workshop, roundtable discussions, virtual presentation, and poster presentation that examine current issues, scholarship, and debates in all areas related to Africa and the African diaspora. Professional/scholars, students, practitioners, and retired individuals from any discipline.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
SESSION TYPES
- Concurrent Panel: A concurrent panel features a maximum of three individual oral presentations, grouped under a particular conference topic. Each presentation is limited to 15-20 minutes, and an additional 5-10 minutes for question and answer (Q&A) or group discussion. Presenters are encouraged to include visual aids such as paper handouts, computer slides, or digital displays that might enhance their oral presentation. Concurrent panels may last up to 90 minutes.
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A presentation in a concurrent panel can be a:
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- Research paper: Presentation of findings from an empirical research study. An empirical study should clearly include a problem statement or justification, stated research questions, theoretical or conceptual framework, population and sample, data collection procedures, analytic approach, findings, conclusion, and references.
- Scholarly paper: A research presentation from secondary data analysis, literature review, or conceptual framework. A scholarly paper should include an introduction, a thesis or a purpose statement, theoretical or conceptual framework, data sources and analytical procedures, key findings or arguments, conclusion, and references.
- Research in progress: Presentation based on an ongoing research project or study. A research in progress presentation should at least include a problem statement or justification, stated research questions, and any additional information related to the current and future states of the study.
- Reflective practice: Presentation based on a reflective practice by a scholar, a scholar-practitioner, or a practitioner. A reflective practice paper should include an introduction, a thesis or a purpose statement, a context, a framework guiding the reflection, key reflective assertions or considerations, or arguments, conclusion, and references.
- Workshop: A workshop is intended for teaching to participants a new skill, techniques or proficiencies on a particular topic or subject. A workshop should include practical applications, and should take advantage of participatory teaching strategies. A workshop may last up to 90 minutes.
- Roundtable: A roundtable is envisioned to allow time and space for an informed discussion and/or debate under a topic or an issue. A roundtable should include at least three presenters, including a selected chair facilitating the discussions. A roundtable may last up to 60 minutes.
- Virtual Presentation: A virtual presentation is for an individual who is unable to attend the conference in person to present using an online platform. A virtual presentation may part of a concurrent panel, a roundtable, or as a stand-alone session. One-day summit registration is required.
- Poster Presentation: A poster presentation highlights preliminary results of work-in-progress by way of visual display. It could also highlight projects that lend themselves to visual displays and representations. Although displays typically include posters (maximum 4’ x 6’), other forms of display such as digital/computer-based, and artwork are welcome. Each display should feature a concise description of the purpose and procedures of the work. Presenters are encouraged to share handouts that might clarify or expand on the contents of the poster. Presenters are solely responsible for organizing their display materials, and doing so in accordance with the space designations of the conference. The session featuring poster presentations is 60 minutes in length.
- PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
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The following information is required for all presentation proposals:
- A title page that includes:
- Session type, title and abstract
- Name(s) of, and contact information for all proposed speakers
- Conference topic
- Audio-visual needs
- A detailed description of your proposed presentation (maximum 500 words), within which you:
- Describe the purpose, goal(s), and/or objectives of the presentation;
- Summarize the methods or procedures used to collect data or information for the presentation;
- Outline some key findings or claims that your participants should expect; and
- List two or more learning outcomes that participants will obtain as a result of your presentation.
List of Topics
- Topic 1: Education and Sustainable Development
- Topic 2: Language, Culture, and Literacy
- Topic 3: Gender and Social Justice
- Topic 4: Environment and Sustainable Development
- Topic 5: Health and Sustainable Development
- Topic 6: Justice, Democracy and Human Rights
- Topic 7: Corruption, Transparency and Accountability
- Topic 8: Infrastructures and Communication
Committees
Program Committee
- Conference Chair: Dr. Emmanuel Jean-Francois, Ohio University
- Conference Co-Chair: Dr. Ousman Kobo, The Ohio State University
- Program and Facilitation: Mr. Godwin Haruna; Mr. Saiba Suso; Mr. usainou Sarr; Mr. Joseph Abo; Mr. Musa Dampha
- Outreach and Recruitment: Mr. Samba Bah & Mr. Samuel Njai
- Technology: Dr. Patrick, Mose; Mr. Samuel Njai, Mr. Godwin Haruna
- Marketing and Fundraising: Mr. Samba Bah; Mr. Samuel Njai
- Review Committee: Mr. Ousainou Sarr; Mr. Omarou Abdoulaye; Mr. Saiba Suso; Mr. Joseph Abon
Invited Speakers
- Dr. Renee Middleton, Professor and Dean, The Gladys W. & David H. Patton College of Education
- Dr. Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, Ghana Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development
Publication
The AERN will publish a digital Summit Proceedings. If you would like your paper to be included in the Proceedings, please consider submitting it by April15, 2020. Please, follow carefully the guidelines.
Conditions for Inclusion: Only authors who actually register for the conference are eligible to submit a paper to the Proceedings.
Deadline: All submissions must be made by 5:00pm PST, March 15, 2020. Submissions after that date will NOT be considered.
Publication format: The Summit Proceedings will be published online.
Paper format
1. Your paper should be 8-15 single spaced pages, including the references.
2. Please, double spaced between paragraphs.
3. Set margins at 1” top, right, and bottom, and 1.5” for left margin.
4. Font for text of entire article: Times New Roman.
5. TITLE (14 pt. font, all caps, centered, bold) 1 inch from top of page
6. Author Name, Position, institutional affiliation, and email. 12 point font.
7. ABSTRACT: Text of abstract 150-250 words or less, single spaced. Begin text immediately following colon, as shown here. PLEASE NOTE: While text of abstract is 10 point, the word “ABSTRACT” is in 12 point font and italicized.
8. Body of Text. Begin all paragraphs flush to margin. Single space within paragraph. Double space between paragraphs.
9. References. (Word “References” in 12 pt. font, bold, as with all center & side heading per APA)
10. Please, follow APA 6th edition throughout.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of the following criteria:
- Originality of the proposed presentation
- Clarity of content for the proposed presentation
- Applicability to the conference theme
- Relevance to both U.S. and international audiences
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
The Program Committee will review only complete proposals. Incomplete proposals will be automatically rejected. All proposals must be in English and submitted online. We are unable to accept proposals sent by email, hard copy, or fax.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE
The early deadline to submit proposals is December 31, 2019. The final deadline for proposal submission is March 15, 2020. After March 15, 2020, proposals will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until March 30, 2020.
REGISTRATION
If your proposal is accepted, the conference pre-registration MUST be paid as soon as possible thereafter or by April 1, 2020. Payment of the pre-registration fee will result in a final acceptance. Only those participants who are pre-registered by April 1, 2020 and receive a notification of final acceptance will be published in the program.
LETTERS OF INVITATION
Upon confirmation of your registration, AERN will provide a letter of invitation to assist individuals in need of visas or securing funding.
Venue
The conference will be held in The Ohio Union, The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio, USA
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: Dr. Emmanuel Jean-Francois (Email: jeanfran@ohio.edu); or Mr. Godwin Haruna (Email: gh477012@ohio.edu); Mr. Saiba Suso (Email: ss132708@ohio.edu); Mr. Ousainou Sarr (Email: os874513@ohio.edu); Mr. Joseph Abon (Email: ja859216@ohio.edu)
Sponsors
The following are the sponsors of the conference:
- African Education Research Network (AERN)