Full Research Paper Peer-reviewed • Published in Proceedings • Oral Presentation (15 min + 5 min Q&A) | |
Purpose | Original, completed empirical or theoretical research with clear findings and implications for digital education, VET, or workforce development in African or comparable contexts. |
Eligibility | Completed research with data, analysis, and conclusions. Work in early stages should be submitted as a Short Paper. |
Word count | 6-8 pages (excl. references). Abstracts: 250 words. References follow APA 7th edition. |
Review process | Double-blind peer review by the Scientific Committee (minimum 2 reviewers per paper). |
Presentation | 15-minute oral presentation followed by 5-minute moderated discussion. Sessions group 3–4 papers on related themes. Presenters must attend in person. |
Language | English (sole official conference language). |
Proceedings | Included in published conference proceedings with DOI. |
Review Criteria - Full Papers
- Clarity and significance of the research question or problem statement
- Theoretical grounding and engagement with relevant literature
- Appropriateness and rigor of methodology
- Quality and validity of evidence presented
- Relevance of findings and clarity of contribution to the field
- Implications for practice, policy, or future research
- Quality of writing, structure, and academic presentation
General Requirements
- Language: English only
- File format: PDF for initial submission; Microsoft Word (.docx) for camera-ready versions
- Font: Times New Roman 10pt, paper size 210x297mm, margins on all sides (see template)
- Line spacing: 1.2 for body text
- Referencing: APA 7th edition throughout
- Anonymisation: All submissions undergo blind review. Remove all author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, and self-identifying references from the manuscript.
- Tables and figures: Numbered consecutively, with captions; referenced in the text; submitted at sufficient resolution (min. 300 dpi for images)
- Ethical considerations: Submissions reporting on human participants must confirm ethical approval or waiver in the methods section
Submission Structure
Full Research Paper (6-8 pages excl. references)
- Title (max. 15 words)
- Abstract (250 words): Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- Keywords: 4–6 keywords
- Introduction and problem statement
- Theoretical framework and literature review
- Methodology and research design
- Findings / Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions, implications, and limitations
- References (APA 7th edition; no page limit for references)
- Optional: Appendices
All submissions must follow the formatting specifications. Non-compliant submissions will be returned without review.