Call for Abstracts 4th Research & Development Conference

We are pleased to announce that the 4^th Research and Development Conference will be held at the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa between October 15^th and October 17^th, 2024. This year’s conference comes under the theme: “Fostering peaceful elections in Africa for sustainable development: The role of Stakeholders”. This theme was carefully chosen to offer perspectives on how various stakeholders can promote sustainable development through peaceful electoral processes in Africa.

We, therefore, welcome abstract submissions for empirical, conceptual, and theoretical research papers from researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students who wish to submit abstracts for full papers, work in progress, or research proposals for consideration. The conference will cover a wide spectrum of themes beyond the central theme. Your participation will be instrumental in shaping this inclusive conversation as we collectively strive toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
The conference welcomes submissions that are under the following sub-themes

1. Electoral Violence, Resolution and Constitutional Development
2. Conflict, Peace, and Security
3. Democratic Governance and Development
4. Election Financing
5. Electoral Laws and Democratic Consolidation
6. Manifestos and National Development
7. Land, Construction, Real Estate, and Facility management
8. Social and Economic Development
9. Community Engagement and Sustainable Development
10. Communication, Media, and Development Discourses
11. WASH and Sustainable Development
12. Climate Change, Environment, and Sustainable Practices
13. Gender, Social Policy, and Social Protection
14. Population, Migration, and Livelihoods
15. Sustainability, Green Business, and Innovation
16. ICT, AI, and Sustainable Development
17. Education and Pedagogy
18. Economics, Business, and Finance
19. Urban Planning, GIS, and Sustainable Development
20. Health and Well-being
21. Sustainable Tourism Development
22. Other topics within the Social Science and Humanities are welcomed

Conference Sessions

1. Keynote Speech and Panel Discussion
2. Oral Presentations

AUTHOR GUIDE
(Please note that abstracts that do not conform with the format will not be reviewed)

1. Provide an unstructured abstract of your work
2. The abstract should have a clear title
3. The abstract should include an introduction, purpose, methods, results, and conclusions/implications
4. Provide up to five (5) keywords separated with a semi-colon (;)
5. Between 200 and 300 words and must be submitted in British English
6. New Times Roman, 12 font, 1.5 spacing
7. The full names, affiliations, and emails of the authors must be included in your submission
8. Submit Your Abstract to: conference@ubids.edu.gh

OTHERS

1. Postgraduate students may submit abstracts of their thesis in progress or proposals but this must align with the author guide.
2. Full papers will be invited for publication in an Edited Book following the acceptance of your abstract.

IMPORTANT DATES
(The deadline for submission of abstracts will not be extended)

Activity	Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission	May 17th, 2024
Notification to Acceptance	June 7th, 2024
Conference Registration	June 10th – July 5th, 2024
Dates for conference	October 15th -17th, 2024
Deadline for Submission of Full Papers for Conference Proceedings	October 31st,2024
Notification of Acceptance	February 31, st,2025
Publication of Proceedings	April, 2025

 

REGISTRATION FEES
 Please note that the deadline for registration will not be extended

The link and medium of payment will be provided before registration opens

	June 10th – June 20th Early Bed Rates	June 21st – July 5th Regular Rates
Participant Category
UBIDS Staff	GHC 350	GHC 400
Local participants	GHC 400	GHC 450
Postgraduate Students	GHC 300	GHC 350
Foreign (Africa)	US$ 100	US$ 150
Foreign (Others)	US$ 200	US$ 250

Note: Registration fee will cover snacks and lunches, conference pack & sightseeing  

2024 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) CONFERENCE

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Deadlines:

Deadline for Submission of Full Papers for Conference Proceedings	October 31, 2024
Notification of Acceptance	February 31, 2025
Publication of Proceedings	April, 2025

 Please Note:

1. Authors who have submitted abstracts to the R&D conference and presented them shall have the opportunity to submit their full papers for consideration.
2. All papers received for consideration shall go through a rigorous double-blind review process.
3. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be required to pay an article processing fee.

 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE FOR FULL PAPER REVIEW

Editors:

Prof. Frederick Dayour, Dr. Alfred Dongzagla, Dr. Ophelia Soliku

<trstyle=”border: 1px solid;”>Associate EditorsTRACK 5

Associate Editors	TRACK 1
Prof. Samuel Marfo Dr. Frank K. Teng-Zeng	Democratic Governance and Development
	Election Financing
	Electoral Laws and Democratic Consolidation
	Conflict, Peace, and Security
	Manifestos and National Development
Associate Editors	TRACK 2
Prof. Stanley Kojo Dary Prof. Joseph Dery Nyeadi	Economics, Business, and Finance
	Sustainability, Green Business, and Innovation
Associate Editors	TRACK 3
Prof. Elijah Yendaw Dr. Frederick Dapilah	Social and Economic Development
	Population, Migration, and Livelihoods
	Climate Change, Environment, and Sustainable Practices
	Sustainable Tourism Development
	Education and Pedagogy
Associate Editors	TRACK 4
Prof. Nicholas Fielmua Prof. Constance Akurugu	WASH and Sustainable Development
	Health and Well-being
	Gender, Social Policy, and Social Protection
Prof. Elias Danyi Kuusaana Prof. Millicent Akaateba	Community Engagement and Sustainable Development
	Urban Planning, GIS, and Sustainable Development:
	Land, Construction, Real Estate, and Facility management
Associate Editor	TRACK 6
Dr. Dennis Puorideme	Communication, Media, and Development Discourses
Associate Editor	TRACK 7
Dr. Yaw Afriyie	ICT, AI, and Sustainable Development

All enquiries should be directed to: conference@ubids.edu.gh, or call +233551102422/+233241669461.