Submission details

Abstract / Paper Submission

Participants who wish to present their research at the IFKAD 2010 are welcome to send a structured abstract (max 3 pages + references) in Word format (.doc or .docx) according to the following guidelines:

Please structure your abstract to these paragraphs
    - Purpose
    - Design / Methodology / Approach
    - Originality / Value
    - Practical Implications
At the end of the abstract, please indicate max 5 keywords and Paper type (Academic research paper / Practical paper)
Use Arial or Times New Roman font 12 point size, single lined.

Manuscripts should include:
     - Cover sheet, including title, name, affiliation, address and email address for
       each author, who is the corresponding author
    - Structured abstract, including text, acknowledgements, tables and figures
    - Essential references
    - Short biographical notes of each author

Please see this STRUCTURED ABSTRACT FORMAT EXAMPLE to help you formatting your abstract for submission or for formatting the full paper see PAPER FORMAT EXAMPLE.


The submission must be done by using this upload electronic procedure no later than 30 January 2010. Decisions regarding paper acceptance will be based on the recommendations of a blind review process, although the Forum Scientific Committee will make the final decision and it will be communicated no later than 01 March 2010.
All accepted abstracts will be included in the Forum proceedings. For further information about the submission procedure you can contact our forum manager on