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Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

September 26, 2011 – September 28, 2011

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Theme: "The Family in the Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities”

 

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

September 26 – 28, 2011

 

 SECOND Call for Abstracts

 

The Aim of the Conference is to bring together national, regional, and international professionals and stake holders to exchange ideas, experiences, achievements as well as research and development in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and related disciplines.

 

Sub-themes:

 

1.    Quality of Life

2.    Innovations and Technology

3.    Entrepreneurship

4.    Gender Issues

5.    Cultural Issues/Studies

6.    Education

 

Oral and poster presentations in each of the sub-themes should cover any of the following areas:

a)    Family and Parenting

b)   Textiles & Clothing

c)    Housing & Interior Design

d)    Human Development

e)    Consumer Studies

f)     Foods and Nutrition

g)    Technology

h)    Entrepreneurship

 

 

Conferences objectives

 

1.    To share information about the family in a changing world.

2.    To sensitize the public/professionals/organizations on the potential contribution of FCS to the family and community.

3.    Examine the role of FCS in stimulating technological, innovative and sustainable development.

4.    To explore challenges faced by modern families and identify viable/sustainable solutions.

5.    To deliberate on the strengths and opportunities available to families regionally and internationally.

6.    To facilitate international networking on issues affecting families worldwide.

 

 

Conference deliberations will be conducted in English only.

 

 

Submission of Abstracts and Papers

Abstracts are required for paper and poster presentations.

Layout Requirement

 

Abstracts and papers must comply with the following requirements.

 

Item		Requirement
Word count		Abstract 200-250 and 7 pages paper
Font type		Standard font types (Times, Courier)
Font size		12
Line space		1.5 (for paper)
Citation style		New APA
Mode of submission *		Electronically on Microsoft Word (No other mode of submission will be accepted)
Title of paper		Centred alignment, bold font 14 pt
List of authors		Centred alignment, normal font 12 pt, presenting author underlined
Author affiliations	Centred alignment, italic font 12 pt e.g. 1 Institute, City, Country

 

 

Oral presentation

 

·         Time allocation for oral presentation is 20 minutes.

·         Guidelines for PowerPoint Presentation: In the interest of time, speakers are, therefore, advised to use about 15-20 slides for their presentation.

 

Font and Font Size

 

·         Font: Try Tahoma or Arial bold

·         Font sizes: Try sizes 24-28; avoid sizes lower than 20 bold

·         Use short sentences, even phrases.

·         Use of bullets is encouraged.

Poster submission

Indicate the full title of your poster/abstract, followed by the names of authors underlining the name of the presenting author. The poster piece must include a background, method, results, and conclusion to your study. 

Posters must be prepared electronically on an A1 size (594mm x 841mm).  Font size must be 24 point or larger.

The poster is a visual presentation. Therefore we suggest that:

 

• There should be about 20-25% text, 40-45 % tables, figures and photographs and about 30-40% empty space.
• Double space the text.
• Where possible, convert tabular materials to graphic display.

• Use only about 2-3 colours for emphasis; overuse is not recommended.
• Choice of text and background colour very crucial; both should not clash.
• Use short sentences, simple words and bullets to illustrate discrete points.
• Text should be large enough to be read from at least 2m away

Publication

Papers that have been submitted will be reviewed and considered for publication as part of conference proceedings. Abstracts from authors who have not registered will not be included in Conference Book of Abstracts.

Important Dates

·         Abstract submission deadline: 15 May, 2011.

·         Acceptance notification: 31 May, 2011.

·         Registration deadline: 31 July 2011.

·         Submission of full papers: 15 September 2011

 

Registration & Fees

To register for the IFHE Conference 2011 please go to the Registration Form.

 

Registration Fee (Regional)	Early Fee before – 31 July2011	Late Fee after 31 July 2011
IFHE Members IFHE Members   International participants (Non IFHE members)   Local Institutions and organizations   Student*   Tour fee(Local institutions &  IFHE members)	US$50** US$100***   US$145****     US$85***     US$45***   US$25	US$ 75      -     US$170     US$110   US $ 70     -

 

NOTE THAT FOR CANCELLATION ONLY 50% OF THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED.

 

* A letter from your supervisor or tutor stating that you are a student and you have approval for attending the conference is required.Please bring student ID.

** Includes registration, conference package and teas only

*** Includes registration, conference package, teas, lunches, and reception.

****Includes registration, conference package, teas, lunches, tours and reception

 

Full name of bank:          Standard Bank

Branch:                         Mall Branch

Name of Account Holder: University of Botswana

Account Number:            0100110109600

Branch Code:                  02100 

Swift Code:                     SCHBBWGXXXX  

 

NOTE: Kindly email the scanned copy of bank receipt to: gobagoba@mopipi.ub.bw

 

VENUE:  The conference will be held at the University of Botswana, Block 252.

PROGRAMME:

Programme will be available soon on the website

 

http://www.ub.bw/ocs/index.php/ifheafrica/ifhe2011

 

TOURS:

 One tour to Bakhurutsi is planned for the participants. Bakhurutsi is a place where Botswana culture is displayed to its best.

ACCOMODATION:

 

Participants are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodation. The list of hotels, their room rates and distance from the conference venue is provided on the website: http://www.ub.bw/ocs/index.php/ifheafrica/ifhe2011

 

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS:

 

Participants are expected to handle visa applications individually. They can visit to the nearest Botswana embassy/Counsellate in their country to apply for the visa.

 Letter of attendance will be issued to assist with their applications.

 

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS:

• Participants are requested to inform organizing committee their arrival and departure dates along with flight details.  Our reception committee will be at the airport to receive participants.
• Participants are requested inform organizing committee if there are any special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal food).

 

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