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Nkum, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Prof. W. O. Ellis, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Prof. G. Ofori, National University of Singapore, Singapore Prof. D.W. Thwala, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Prof. A.N. Anniekwu, University of Benin, Nigeria. Prof. K. K. Adarkwa, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prof. J. Smallwood, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa. Prof. Lazarus M. Ojigi, National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria. Prof. Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prof. David J. Edwards, Birmingham City University, UK. Prof. E. Badu, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prof. G.W. K. Intsiful, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prof. J. Ayarkwa, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prof. E.E.O. Chukwuemeka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria. Dr. R. Assasie Oppong, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Dr. Gabriel Nani, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Dr. Godfred Darko, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prof. L.O. Ogunsumi, Obafemi Awolowo University , Ibadan, Nigeria Mr. Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Cape Coast Polytechnic, Ghana Participation Information:
The conference registration fee is US$350.00 or its equivalent in Ghana cedis. Early registration (1st January - 14th March, 2014) is $300.00. The Conference fee for Postgraduate Students is US$250.00 (Early registration: 1st January - 14th March, 2014) is $220.00. For Postgraduate Participants, evidence of studentship will be required. The fee comprises conference materials, lunch and visit to tourist sites in Accra.

CONFERENCE IN AFRICA, ARCA 2012) Bank: Zenith Bank Ghana Limited Account number: 9061402891 Branch Bank: Cape Coast The cost of accommodation ranges from US$65 to US$150 per night. We are looking forward to receiving your abstract and seeing you at COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS ACCRA, GHANA on 7thAugust 2014 at 8:30am. Venue: (College of Physicians & Surgeons Accra, Ghana) Other professional institutions or groups are encouraged to submit their papers and participate. SPONSORSHIP: Reputable organizations and individuals are invited as sponsors of the conference. Platinum sponsor: Above $6000.00 Gold sponsor: $3500.00 - $6000.00 Silver sponsor: $1000.00 - $3400.00 All sponsors will be given enough publicity in the conference website and in the conference materials. Additionally, sponsors will be given the opportunity to exhibit their products at the conference. For further information, please contact: www. arcaconference.org Tel: +233-244-026-432/ +233-264-655-551 Email: knustalumni@gmail.com

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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni Association, Cape Coast Polytechnic branch, in collaboration with the National Association is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for its Third 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 ROLE OF AFRICAN RESEARCHERS IN THE SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONTINENT Papers relating but not limited to the following disciplines are welcomed: 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 and Humanities.
TIME TABLE Submission of abstracts: 1st November 2013 Notification of acceptance of abstract: 29TH November 2013 Submission of full paper: 7th March 2014 Refereeing decision: 2nd May 2014 Submission of revised paper: 13th June 2014 Conference: 7th-9th August 2014 Abstracts should not be more than 250 words and full paper not more than 10 pages. Please email as attachment to knustalumni@gmail.com