Awards
BEST FULL REFEREED PAPER
The paper is original and clearly identified broad and insightful implications for theory, practice and or policy that are consistent with study limitations and the inferences and conclusions it draws. The paper must clearly situate in current literature or policy with well-articulated conceptual or theoretical framework and related research questions that address a novel issue(s). The paper should adopt an appropriate research methodology for the purpose of the paper with evidence of critical analysis and interpretation. The paper should contain clear or strong contemporary relevance to conference theme. Last but not the least; paper should be relevant to several audience groups.
BEST PhD PAPER
The best PHD paper must preserve it’s originality of contribution to knowledge with an emphasis on the paper’s innovativeness in one or more of; theoretical development, empirical results, teaching learning development, higher education development, and, policy development. The paper should contain quality of research incorporating; critical analysis of concepts, theories and findings, and consistency and coherency of the research issue. The best PHD paper must indicate the content of the research clearly as well as current literature and/or policy, well-articulated conceptual or theoretical framework, related research questions that address a novel issue(s). The paper adopts an appropriate research methodology for the purpose of the paper. The paper contributes to contemporary relevance to the theme of the conference. It should be relevant to audience members and contribution to the body of knowledge in the specific research area.
BEST POSTER PRESENTATION
Best poster awards will be judged under two main category which are the poster itself and as well as the oral presentation. The poster should be innovative, and stylish. The organization allows the viewer to easily find their way through the presentation. All images are imaginatively chosen and convey the message in an informative manner. It has to be excellent throughout and good use of colour. Besides the poster, the way of written words display must be effective and it play important role which add to the quality. Poster must be presented with the correct use of quotes and appropriate fonts & style. In terms of oral presentation, the presenter must Show excellent knowledge of subject area and talks at a level appropriate to the audience. Presenter must clearly well-rehearsed and fits into time limit. The talk adds to and develops understanding of the poster. Presenter must be able to demonstrates a high level of understanding and where appropriate expands on the answer.
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