Submission guideline step 1: ABSTRACTS

Abstracts of original research papers, case studies or professional practice papers are invited on any of the 5 topics of the conference. The abstract in English must include:

• Title of the proposed paper.

• The title should be concise and to be centered at the top of the page (A4, .size 12 font)

• Extended abstract proposal no more than 500 words that include purpose/aim/objective(s), methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion and recommendation (if any).

• Times New Roman with 12 font size and single line spacing should be used.

• The list of authors’ names should be centered and begin with first name, middle name, and surname. For more than one author, it should be separated by a comma. In addition, indicate the corresponding author of the paper and provide affiliation details and email addresses for all authors.

Submission procedure 

• Submit your abstract through the submission link (link will be added in due time).

• Two versions of abstracts should be submitted, one with authors’ details, and another without authors’ details to enhance blind review process. The file name of the latter should start with 'BLIND'. 

• The abstracts should be submitted not later than 24.09.2024. Abstracts submitted beyond the deadline shall not be processed.

• Each abstract will be sent to at least two experts to undergo a blind review process.

• Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, notifications of acceptance of the abstract will be sent to corresponding authors by 08.10.2024.

• Submissions through e-mail to acs@aru.ac.tz and a copy to acs.conference2024@gmail.com.
  
  

Submission guideline step 2: FULL PAPERS

Authors whose abstracts are accepted, should submit full length papers/manuscripts.

• Full paper should be structured to encompass an abstract of not more than 250 words.

• An introduction portraying the clear context of the study, the research gap, the objective and rationale of the study/research.

• Clear materials and methods, and results and discussion sections, together with informative conclusions.

• Submitted manuscripts should have no more than 7000 words written in Times New Roman style 12 font size, with Havard Referencing style.

• Submitted papers must be in English and must provide sufficient detail to allow the team of reviewers to assess the merits of the paper.

• All authors must submit their full length papers in Microsoft Word version to enhance the review process.

• The papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another conference with refereed proceedings or journal. The track chairs should be informed of related work submitted to a conference or a journal.

Submission procedure

• Submit your full length manuscript through (online system). Two versions of manuscripts should be submitted, one with authors’ details, and another without authors’ details to facilitate double-blind review process.

• The full manuscripts should be submitted not later than 24.11.2024. Manuscripts submitted beyond the deadline shall not be processed.

• Submitted full length manuscripts will undergo blind peer review for the purpose of publication in the conference proceedings. Each manuscript will be sent to at least two experts to undergo a double-blind review process.

• Notification of review results including comments and recommendations will be sent to the corresponding authors by 16.12.2024. Authors will have a duration of three weeks to respond to reviewers’ comments. For that matter, authors will prepare a response letter and a table of response indicating how they have addressed each comment from the reviewer.

• Revised manuscripts will be submitted through the submission link (link will be added in due time) and the track chairs will assess the efficacy of the response and decide whether the manuscript can be accepted for conference presentation and publication in the conference proceeding.

Chair: Dr. Atupelye Komba

Resilient and sustainable cities are not merely challenges of the future; they are pressing imperatives of today. Recognizing that the efforts of current students are pivotal for shaping the future, we invite them to share their innovative research through posters and oral presentations. These contributions should illuminate new concepts and studies aimed at fostering sustainability and resilience in urban development. The core of both the poster sessions and the PhD colloquium is to highlight originality, innovation, and the potential for significant impact within the context of sustainable city development. We are particularly interested in submissions that focus on digital technologies, local knowledge systems, participatory governance, and resource management—all within the framework of resilient and sustainable urban environments.

Posters: We invite submission of posters featuring innovative research and case studies that contribute to the discourse on sustainable urban development and resilience. One poster per submission, size A0, in .pdf format. Deadline for submission: not later than 15.12.2024 through e-mail to acs@aru.ac.tz and a copy to acs.conference2024@gmail.com.

PhD Colloquium: This dedicated track allows doctoral students to present their work-in-progress through oral presentations, receive constructive feedback from peers and seasoned researchers, and engage in meaningful discussions about their contributions to the field of sustainable cities. A show of interest can be directed via the submission link (link will be added in due time) not later than 15.12.2024 through e-mail to acs@aru.ac.tz and a copy to acs.conference2024@gmail.com.

We look forward to your academic contributions that will drive the conversation on building resilient and sustainable cities forward.

Chair: Dr. Lukuba Sweya

Innovation exhibition aims at presenting and showcasing research, products, technologies, and services developments that foster discussion and dialogues towards addressing sustainable cities challenges in Tanzania and the East African region. The focus aligns with the five thematic areas of the conference including: digtal technologies, knowledge systems, resource management, participation and governance, and cross-cutting issues. Therefore, researchers, professionals and industrial experts are invited to submit a short description representing their research, products, technologies or services to be presented during the conference. This includes but is not limited to architectural, spatial planning, and civil engineering models and services; land surveying and administration technologies and models for solving land development and real estate issues including conflicts; social and economic models and services for addressing sustainable cities challenges; environmental related products, technologies and services including alternative energy, resources recovery, green technologies, water and wastewater treatment, remediation and restoration. Others are geoinformatics, ICT, and Artificial Intelligence models and technologies for addressing sustainable cities challenges.

The short description should not be longer than 1500 words and should include the following;

• Title

• The sustainable cities challenge addressed

• Objective

• Development process (how the product, technology, service was developed)

• How it works

• How the problem/challenge was/is addressed through the product, technology, or service

• Cost implication

• Sustainability

• Conclusion

Deadline for submission: not later than 15.12.2024. Submit your short description through e-mail to acs@aru.ac.tz and a copy to acs.conference2024@gmail.com.