Submission Guidelines
Abstracts of about 450-500 words related to conference themes should be submitted by 30 November, 2005 . The abstracts can be based on a systematic research study or on reflective analysis of field experiences. In particular, they should include information about:
- The research focus or propositions made on the basis of field experience
- Methodology (in case of research paper)
- Findings or lessons learnt
- Conclusion and recommendations
Abstracts can be submitted for papers, symposia or posters through an online submission form, e-mail attachment or courier mail. They will be reviewed by the Conference Programme Committee and authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their submission.
Presenters are expected to submit a full paper following abstract acceptance. This will be published in the conference proceedings. Please underline the name(s) of presenting author(s). The papers can be co-authored but communication will be maintained with only one of the authors, who will be called the corresponding author and will be decided by the authors themselves. The corresponding author will be responsible for communicating with other author(s). In case of symposia, the convenor will be considered the corresponding author.
For deadlines please refer to the list of important dates. Specific guidelines for different forms of presentations are given below:
1. Paper Presentations
Papers should preferably report on findings emerging from systematic research. Alternatively, they could also present a reflective analysis of field experiences. In addition to the generic submission guidelines, the following specific information will be useful:
- Each presentation will be allocated a total time of 35 minutes. This includes 20 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for discussion.
- Each session will be chaired by an appointed session organiser.
- Full papers to be submitted upon acceptance of abstract. For deadlines please refer to schedule of important dates at http://www.aku.edu/ied/conference2006/dates.asp.
2. Symposia
These provide an opportunity for examining specific aspects of a topic from a variety of perspectives. A convenor in consultation with panellists plans the symposia in advance. Furthermore, the proposed formats for the symposia seek to achieve greater interaction and exchange of information and ideas.
The symposia can be based on paper presentations, or could also use other media such as video excerpts or other forms of multi-media. In addition to the generic submission guidelines, the following specific information will be useful:
- Symposia will be allocated 60 minutes. It will have a panel of no more than 3 members. The panellists will make brief presentations of no more than 10 minutes each. The rest of the time will be devoted to a discussion among the panelists and the audience.
- The convenor should ensure that the timings are kept.
- Members of symposia are also encouraged to submit papers which will be published in conference proceedings. For deadlines please refer to schedule of important dates at http://www.aku.edu/ied/conference2006/dates.asp.
3. Poster Presentations
Poster presentations can be made by those participants whose work is more suitable for a pictorial format rather than an oral/verbal format. There will be no formal oral presentation associated with a poster. However, special time will be allocated for the gallery walk of posters, where presenters will be available to answer visitors' questions.
In addition to the generic submission guidelines, the following specific information will be useful:
- The final poster should be submitted by 30 January 2006
- It is recommended that displays do not exceed 1.0m by 1.5m
- Posters can be put up from 08:00 a.m on 21 February 2006
- Use of attractive displays and innovative ideas are encouraged
- Please ensure that the content of posters should be visible from a distance of 2 to 3 feet
- Posters should be removed before 6.00 p.m. on 23 February 2006. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any posters left after this time
- Poster presenters are also encouraged to submit a paper which will be published in conference proceedings. For deadlines please refer to schedule of important dates at http://www.aku.edu/ied/conference2006/dates.asp.
Guidelines for Session Organisers
The programme committee will appoint Session Organisers to chair paper presentations and other sessions where required. The Session Organiser will do the following:
- Introduce the presenter/s
- Ensure that the presenter/s keep to the time allocated
- Invite questions from the audience
- Ensure that questions are widely distributed
- Conclude the discussion
- Report in the debriefing session on the key ideas of the presentation