2020 SCIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM
THEME: SCIENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT: ADVANCING INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH RESEARCH
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
On behalf of the Provost of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS), the CBAS Research Board is pleased to announce the call for submission of abstracts for the 2020 Science and Development Platform (CBAS-SDP). The CBAS SDP is intended to provide:
- Opportunity for faculty of the College to show-case and publish their research findings;
- A forum for faculty to interact with industry and initiate collaborative ventures where industry is given space to table their questions for UG faculty to find solutions;
- Space and time for faculty from different backgrounds and disciplines to exchange ideas and forge inter-, multi-, and trans-disciplinary teams to work on joint research problems;
- Opportunity for the College to review its research agenda in order to focus research fund-raising and funds allocation on priority issues.
Abstract Submission
Abstracts shall be accepted from UG faculty and graduate students as well as researchers collaborating with UG faculty. Submissions must be based on primary research findings. Papers presented at the SDP shall be considered for publication in the CBAS Journal, Science and Development.
Abstract format:
Title; Author(s); Author (s)’ institutional affiliation; Coordinates of corresponding author
Maximum of 300 words in a single paragraph; please provide up to 5 Key words.
Font Size: 12 pt; Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing.
Please indicate whether the abstract submission is for poster or oral presentation.
PLEASE USE ATTACHED TEMPLATE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACT
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
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2020 CBAS-SDP Open for Abstract submission |
Feb. 10, 2020 – May 29, 2020 |
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Abstract acceptance notification |
By Tuesday June 30, 2020 |
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Registration for participation opens |
June 1 – August 31, 2020 |
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Deadline for receipt of full manuscript for consideration for publication in CBAS Journal |
August 31, 2020 |
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Dates for the 2020 CBAS Science and Development Platform |
9 - 11 September 2020 |
Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail to the Secretary of the CBAS Research Board
Mr. Mawusi K. Glozah at: cbas-rb@ug.edu.gh