USIU-AFRICA & DAEA 2ND COLLABORATIVE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE­

CALL FOR PAPERS

Important Dates­

Open call for papers:

Second call for paper submissions:

Paper submission deadline:

Paper decision notification:

Submission of corrected full papers:

Abstracts in conference proceedings:

Doctoral colloquium:

March 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

April 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

June 19, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 16, 2025

CONFERENCE PAPER CATEGORIES

The conference welcomes paper submissions in three categories:

• Conceptual and Empirical Research papers,
• Ongoing Research, and Graduate
• Doctoral Work in Progress

Papers Research papers must align with the following format;

• Title
• Abstract (Maximum 250 words)
• Introduction
• Background / Literature Review
• Methodology / Research Framework / Design Approach
• Results / Findings / Developments / Applications
• Discussion
• Conclusions / Further Work
• References

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please follow these guidelines to prepare your paper:

• Submissions will be made in word
• Each paper can only be submitted to ONE track.
• All papers should be submitted electronically via Submission Portal.
• Submitted papers must NOT have been previously published
• Font size 12, line spacing 1.5, font type Times New Roman

Submitted Manuscripts will be double blind peer reviewed for publication in two special Issues; African Journal of Business and Development studies (AJBDS) – A USIU-Africa, School of business Journal and DAEA University Journal- A Doctoral Association of Eastern Africa Journal.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

Track 1: Leveraging Research and Industry in the Age of Digital Transformation

• Al-powered learning, research automation, and curriculum innovation.
• Joint Al research projects between universities and industries
• Data-sharing frameworks for collaborative innovation

Track 2: Bridging Social Science Research with Industry, Innovation & Policy

• Strengthening partnerships to drive research, innovation and development
• Case studies of successful industry-academia collaborations
• How businesses can harness Al and data analytics for strategic growth.

Track 3: Bridging the Skills Gap: Education and Workforce Development

• Aligning academic curricula with industry needs
• Industry-driven training programs and internships
• The role of universities in developing future-ready professionals

Track 4: Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Research

• Strategies for translating research into market-ready products
• Intellectual property rights and technology licensing
• University spin-offs and entrepreneurship in academia

Track 5: Regulatory Frameworks for Industry-Academia Collaboration

• Government policies supporting innovation ecosystems
• Public-private partnerships for research funding
• Legal and ethical considerations in collaborative research

Track 6: AI, Data, Sustainability and Global Challenges

• Preparing students and professionals for Al-powered workplaces;
• Al in climate resilience, smart agriculture, and sustainability.
• Al solutions for disaster prediction, environmental conservation.

Track 7: AI in Healthcare and Biotechnology

• Al-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, and personalized medicine.
• Ethical considerations in Al-powered healthcare systems.
• Al applications in various industries: healthcare, Pharmaceuticals

Track 8: Doctoral Symposium

• Master’s papers
• Doctoral research