ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND FORMAT

(a) Guidelines:

Abstracts must be structurally written in:

•  English
•  Arial font, font size 12, 1.5-line spacing
•  Word-count of 400 or less (excluding the title and authors)
•  All data must be in narrative form, without tables and figures
•  No references and abbreviations.

(b) The Format:

Please provide the following information on the cover page:

•  Surname and Name
•  Affiliation
•  Discipline/Department
•  Independent Researcher /staff /student (postgraduate/undergraduate)
•  Email address
•  Tel/cell number
•  Oral or poster presentation

Notes:

•  Title: The title should be short, precise, and explain what the study or research project entails AND where the study was conducted. It should not be more than l 2 words, excluding the place where the study was conducted. Author(s): The name of the presenting author must appear first and be underlined.
•  Background: This section should describe what is already known about the subject, what the gaps are and what the study intends to examine (1-2 sentences).
•  Objective(s): These should be specific. Use measurable verbs based on the main aim of the study or research project.
•  Methods: The methods should include study approach, design, the participants, setting, and the data collection and analysis.
•  Results: Summary of the results should be aligned to the aim of the study and should support the conclusion of the study.
•  Conclusions: Conclusions based on the results. Recommendations if any. Keywords: 4-5 keywords of relevance to the study

Note that: Abstracts that do not comply with the above will not be accepted.

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