Submission Guidelines

Associated Schools of Construction Annual Conference

Second Doctoral Forum

Extended Abstract Title: Type Title here (25 Words Max).

1. Introduction

Provide a brief introduction to the research problem or topic. Explain its significance and relevance in a broader academic or practical context.

2. Research Objectives

Clearly state the research objectives or questions that your study addresses.

3. Methodology

Describe the methodology used to conduct your research, including data collection methods, tools, and analytical techniques.

4. Key Findings (if available)

Summarize the key findings of your research. Highlight the most significant results, insights, or contributions to the field.

5. Theoretical/Practical Implications

Discuss the theoretical or practical implications of your research. Explain how your findings contribute to existing knowledge or have relevance in real-world applications.

6. Contribution to the Field

Highlight the unique contributions of your research to the field and emphasize its originality.

7. Conclusion

Provide a concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of your extended abstract.

8. References

If applicable, include a short list of key references or works that have influenced your research.

Instructions:

1. Author Information: Please refrain from including the author's name and affiliation within the extended abstract.
2. Focus on PhD Research: Submissions for the doctoral forum should be exclusively based on the student's PhD research. Other research projects are not eligible for submission.
3. Co-Authorship Limitation: Faculty advisors, committee members, and other doctoral students cannot be listed as co-authors in the extended abstract.
4. Formatting Requirements: The extended abstract should not exceed 2 pages. Use Times New Roman font, size 12, and maintain single spacing. Ensure that page margins remain unchanged.
5. Incorporating Graphics: You are allowed to include figures, graphs, and illustrations to effectively present your research. However, your abstract must not exceed the two-page limit. All graphics should be easily readable, and no font smaller than 9 points should be used in figures.
6. Submission Format: Please submit the extended abstract as a PDF file.

Contact

1. For any inquiries, kindly reach out to one of the doctoral forum co-chairs:
   1. Dr. Salman Azhar,  salman@auburn.edu
   2. Dr. Sandeep Langar, sandeep.langar@utsa.edu
   3. Dr. Amna Salman, azs0072@auburn.edu