Call for Papers: “Strategies for Transforming Agriculture and Water Resources Sectors of the Nigerian Economy”
Call for Papers: “Strategies for Transforming
Agriculture and Water Resources Sectors of the Nigerian Economy”
The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Announces
its, INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION AND ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING coming up in Abuja between 9th-13th December,
2013 At International Conference
Centre Abuja. The Theme of this year conference is : “Strategies for
Transforming Agriculture and Water Resources Sectors of the Nigerian Economy’”
CALL FOR PAPERS
The
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) invites Technical and Position Papers from
Engineers, Higher Institutions, Research Institutes, Public and Private Sector
Professionals, as well as Economists and Policy Formulators for the Year 2013
International Conference and Exhibitions holding at the International
Conference Center, Abuja from 9th– 13thDecember, 2013
OBJECTIVES:
Agriculture:
1. Develop a Blue Print
for Efficient, Integrated Planning & Management of Agricultural Sector of
the Nigerian Economy.
2. Develop Schemes for
Sustainable Agricultural Production and Food Security
3. Consider and analyze
the Infrastructural Requirements for a Comprehensive Agricultural Development
of the Nation.
4. Evaluate the Impact of
Agricultural Resources Management on the Transformation Agenda of the Nation.
5. Examine the Effects of
Constitutional, Legal and Institutional Policy Reforms on the Agricultural
Sector of the Economy.
Water
Resources:
1. Examine the Existing
Road Map for Water Resources Planning, Development and Management; and Make
Proposal for More Efficiency and General Improvement.
2. Develop Strategies for
Checking Flood, Erosion, Desertification and Other Natural Disasters.
3. Review and Suggest
Improvement in the Infrastructural Requirements for Comprehensive Water
Resources Development
4. Consider and Review
the Strategies for Nigeria to Meet-Up with the Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs) and the Transformation Agenda of the Nation.
5. Evaluate the Effects
of Constitutional, Legal and Institutional Policy Reforms on the Water
Resources Plans of the Nation.
SUB-THEMES:
The
following sub-themes shall be addressed among others:
Agriculture:
ü Overview/Basic
Agricultural Hydrology
ü Water Management,
Conservation and Use
ü Water & Wind
Erosion and Control
ü Livestock Production
ü Farm Crops Production,
ü Storage and
Preservation of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
ü Tractor Procurement
& Maintenance
ü Tillage. Fertilizing,
Seeding & Planting Machines
ü Harvesting, Loading,
Grinding & Shredding Equipment
ü Farm Transport,
Elevating and Conveying Equipment
ü Economic Analysis of
Agricultural Projects
ü Cost Analysis in
Agricultural Process Engineering
ü Diary Plant Technology
ü Agro-Industrial
Operations & Confectionary Technologies
ü Meat, Poultry and Eggs
Technologies
ü Milk and Milk Products
ü Products Millennium
Development Goals for Food and Agriculture
Water
Resources:
ü Water Resources
Planning & Management
ü Recreational Use of
Water
ü Water Transportation
ü Groundwater
Exploration & Exploitation
ü Water Supply and
Distribution
ü Sewage &
Wastewater Treatment
ü Water Treatment
ü Irrigation
ü Mechanical &
Electrical Equipment (Manufacture)
ü Mechanical &
Electrical Equipment (Procurement)
ü Mechanical &
Electrical Equipment (Maintenance)
ü Instrumentation,
Control & Analysis
ü Water Quality
(including Demand & Supply)
ü Water Quality
(including Health, Safety & Environment)
ü Water Economics
ü Hydro Power (Micro,
Small & Medium)
ü Hydro Power (Large)
ü Millennium Development
Goals for Water & Sanitation
The
above Sub-themes should be approached, considering the following functional and
supporting areas among others:
ü Engineering,
Technology & Innovation
ü Policy & Legal
Issues.
ü Financial Engineering
ü Investment
Opportunities
ü Safety, Security &
Environmental Issues
ü Human Capacity
Building & Development
ü Public Private
Partnership in Agriculture and Water Resources Development
EXHIBITIONS
Industries,
Universities and Research Institutes are expected to display their
products/Research findings relevant to the theme during the duration of the
Conference.
INSTRUCTION
FOR PREPARATION OF THE MANUSCRIPT
1. Presentation Medium:
Manuscripts accepted for the Conference
must be submitted in electronic file on CD-ROM or Flash Drive. The current
software format is that of Microsoft Word (MS-Word) latest EDITION or .doc
format
2. Illustrations and
graphics:
All drawings shall be prepared
electronically with software compatible with Microsoft Office suit (e.g.
MS-Power point, Vision) and integrated seamlessly into the MS-Word document.
Photographs shall also be digitized into JPEG format and inserted seamlessly
into the MS-Word document
3. Equations:
Mathematical equations shall be
constructed within the MS-Word document, using the Microsoft Equation Editor
included with the MS-Office suite
4. Table:
All tables shall be labeled at the top
with the word “Table” followed by a sequential numerical letter.
5. Layout:
Paper
size: A4
Margins: Left
margin: 3cm
Right
margin: 3cm
Top
margin: 3cm
Bottom
margin: 3cm
SUBMISSION
OF PAPERS
Authors
are expected to forward the following items:
i. A clearly written
abstract, describing the paper in full of a maximum of 300 words, should be
submitted for approval before the full paper.
ii. It should be noted
that all submitted papers will be pre-reviewed for approval or otherwise.
iii. To submit, please
visit the website www.nse.org.ng, click on the link submit abstract/papers, complete
the abstract/papers submission form and upload your PowerPoint presentation, an
email will be sent to your mail box for further reference.
CLOSING
DATE
i. The closing date for
submission of Abstract shall be 12th July 2013 while
notification of acceptance of the Abstract will be effected by 26th July,
2013.
ii. The closing date for
submission of full text shall be 16th September2013 while
notification of acceptance of the manuscript will be effected by30th
September, 2013.
The Chairman
Conference Technical Committee:
Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar, FNSE
OR
The Executive
Secretary
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
National Engineering Centre,
Off National Mosque-Labour House Road
Central Business Area, Abuja, Nigerian
Website: www.nse.org.ng
OR
Vice President,
Professional Development
Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FNSE
c/o NSE Headquarters, Abuja
Signed
Engr. Ahmed K.Amshi,
FNSE
Executive
Secretary
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