INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the forefront of innovative research methodology at the "Global Connect: Advancing Research Methodology" conference, organized by the Association of Research Methodologists (ARM) under the umbrella of the Global Centre for Academic Research. Set to take place from September 25th to 27th, 2024, this conference is poised to be a beacon for academics, research professionals, and enthusiasts dedicated to fostering a progressive movement in the field of research methods across diverse disciplines.

CONFERENCE AIMS

The conference aims to create a platform that transcends geographical boundaries, uniting research methodologists from South Africa, across the African continent, and around the globe. Our vision is to empower and connect researchers, laying the foundation for a collaborative and dynamic community that drives innovation and excellence in research methodology.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Researchers and methodologists are encouraged to submit papers that contribute to the advancement of research methods in their respective fields, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.The following paper categories are welcome:

• Abstracts of Works: Concise summaries of research projects or studies, highlighting key objectives, methodologies, and anticipated outcomes.

• Full Papers: Comprehensive descriptions of research projects, including detailed methodologies, findings, and implications for the respective field.

• Posters: Visual representations of research projects or studies, providing succinct overviews of methodologies, results, and implications.

List of Topics

• Research Methodology in Public Health Sciences : Emphasis on innovative research methodologies within the fields of Medicine, Nursing, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Psychology, and other health-related disciplines.
• Research Methodology in Education:Exploration of advanced research methods in various educational areas, including Higher Education, Basic Education, Assessment, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Technology in Education, and more.
• Research Methodology in Social and Political Sciences:Highlighting cutting-edge research methodologies in the fields of Administration, Anthropology, Arts, Political Science, Communication, Economics, Management, Humanities, Linguistics, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, and other social science disciplines.
• Research Methodology in 4 IR and Innovative Technologies: Focus on the methodological aspects of research in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Engineering Education, emphasizing the unique challenges and approaches in these domains.
• Research Methodology in Economic and Management Sciences: Exploration of research methodologies applied to the fields of Administration, Economics, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, and other business-related disciplines, aiming to advance the understanding and application of research methods in the business context.
• Research Methodology in Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Exploration of research methodologies that center on Indigenous Knowledge Systems, acknowledging and respecting the unique perspectives, practices, and traditions of indigenous communities. This field aims to contribute to the development of ethical and culturally sensitive research methods within the context of indigenous knowledge.

Committees

Conference Organisation

• Prof. King Costa - Conference Chair
• Prof. Lesiba Baloyi - Conference Deputy Chair

Organizing committee

• Prof. Tebogo Phetla Mashifana
• Prof. Nisi Thusi
• Dr Nandi Madiba
• Dr Malefane Monyane
• Dr Crys Matubatuba

Invited Speakers

• Prof. Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie
• Prof. Tankiso Moloi
• Prof. Anna CohenMiller
• Prof. Victoria Showunmi
• Prof. Anonio Pedro Costa

Publication

GC-ARMC-1 proceedings will be published by New Trends in Qualitative Research. 

New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) was founded in 2020 and its main objectives are the publication of original scientific texts in Qualitative Research, addressing state-of-the-art reviews and new research perspectives, solutions and/or applications for real problems, and empirical and/or evaluation work, among others. NTQR publishes in 3 languages: Portuguese, Spanish and English.

New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) is published in continuous publication mode and has free and open access. It is indexed by many platforms, such as Scopus, Scielo, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Google Scholar and many others. 

ISSN: 2184-7770

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to costak@researchglobal.net or mfolol@researchglobal.net

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