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

Timetable

Submission of abstracts:                     30^th April 2012                                              

Notification of acceptance of abstract: 10^th May 2012                                             

Submission of full paper:                      15^th June 2012                                              

Refereeing decision:                           15^th July 2012

Submission of revised paper:              15^th August 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.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 29^th 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.

www.knustalumni.blogspot.com or http://alumni.knust.edu.gh/