Format/Layout/Length of Submissions

 Submissions should be typed and submitted in Microsoft Word format.

• The font of submissions should be Times New Roman, with font size 12. The text should be aligned left and page size A4, in portrait
• Margins of the document should be set at 1 inch on all sides.
• Line spacing should be single-spaced.
• Limit yourself to four levels of headings, including the title of the submissions (e.g., for research articles, research notes, and argumentative papers).
• The length of each type of submission is specified in the section for each type of submission.

Types of Submissions and Length 

• Oral Presentation (2000 words) (research articles, research notes, and argumentative papers)
• Workshop (2000 words)
• Panel Discussion (2000 words): Open and Solicited
• Poster Presentation (2000 words)
• Arts-based performance (2000 words)
• Book Talk (2000–3000 words)

 Duration of Presentations

• Oral Presentation (20 minutes for normal papers and 40 minutes for extended papers)
• Workshop (90 minutes)
• Panel Discussion (90 minutes)
• Poster Presentation (10 minutes)
• Arts-based Performance (20 minutes)
• Book Talk (30 minutes)

Guidelines for Submissions

Paper

 Title of the Submission

Author(s), Affiliation(s)

ORCID: Corresponding Author

 Email: Corresponding Author

Abstract: Write a brief abstract. It is suggested that the author(s) not use undefined abbreviations.

Keywords: Include four keywords following the abstract.

Please submit the 2000-words proposal in which the abstract can be 200-250 words.

Please note that the following are not necessarily required headings and subheadings for submissions. Submissions can be organized in many possible ways depending upon various factors, including the submission type and epistemology in use.

The following headings and subheadings should be considered whilst drafting the submission.

Background

Brief introduction is articulated, and ample background information/literature to explain the research issue/problem being discussed across the theme Sustaining and Thriving Transformative Educational Research and Practices in Challenging Times and Contexts.

Problem/Purpose

The purpose of the manuscript clearly pinpoints the gap in the literature and/or practice and/or assumptions.

Literature Review

Depending upon the nature of the manuscript, there can be varied roles of literature review, such as spotting the gap, critiquing prevalent theoretical perspective(s), showing a trend in research, and creating a niche for a new method or perspective.

Methodology

Methods and procedures are relevant and transparent for addressing the stated research problem/purpose.

Findings and Discussion

Findings and discussion are geared towards addressing the ethos of the main theme of the conference – Sustaining and Thriving Transformative Educational Research and Practices in Challenging Time and Contexts – for contributing to the development of new perspectives. Evidence needed to support conclusions must be clearly identified and amply arrayed, including (but not limited to) presentation of statistics, charts, and graphs; use of quotations; observational data; references; and citations.      

Conclusions and Implications

Conclusions and implications are relevant, clearly drawn, and convincingly supported by the findings and discussions.

Acknowledgments

Author(s) must place a separate section in the manuscript, before the list of references, for the acknowledgment of people, grants, funds, etc.

References

All references must be in alphabetical order (see more in suggested references heading on next page).

Suggested in-Text Citations

The submitted manuscripts should follow the American Psychological Association, seventh edition for in-text citations and references. Normally in-text citation follows the author/date format. To cite a specific part of a source, indicate the page, chapter, figure, table, or equation at the appropriate point in text. Always give page numbers for direct quotations. The general rules of in-text citations are as follows:

1 author (Bhandari, 2020) or (Bhandari, 2019, p. 25)

2 authors (Shrestha & Dhakal, 2016, pp. 24-48)

3/5 authors (Gautam et al., 2017) second time cite: (Gautam et al., 2017)

6+ authors (Lohani et al., 2017)

Chapter (Parajuli, 2016, chapter 2)

No author (Shortened Title, 2015) when it refers to a book;

No author (“Shortened Title”, 2015) when it refers to a paper or book chapter

Organization as author (Kathmandu University [KU], 2016) Next cite: (KU, 2017)

In press (Shrestha, in press)

Personal communication (These are not included in References) (S. Upretee, personal communication, July 4, 2017)

Multiple Works (Bhattarai, 2015; Luitel, 2014; Wagly, 2017)

No date (Shrestha, n.d.)

Two authors with the same last name (Sharma, T. N., 2013) (Sharma, A., 2017)

Multiple works by the same author, same year (Bhandari, 2016a) (Bhandari, 2016b)

Multiple works by the same author, same citation (Bhandari, 2014, 2016)

Suggested References

References should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style (7^th edition), and a DOI number, if it exists, must be included. All references must be in alphabetical order.

References are the listing of all citations made in the text of the paper. At the end of your main text, on a new page, type References, centered, and list all citations in alphabetical order. No material should be included in the list that is not cited in the text.

 A book by a single author

Acharya, M. R. (2002). Nepal culture shift! Reinventing culture in the Himalayan kingdom. Adroit Publishers.

A book by two or more authors

Bongartz, H., & Dahal, D. R. (1996). Development studies: Self-help organizations, NGOs and civil society. Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal Foundation for Advanced Studies.

An edited book

Bhattachan, K. B., & Mishra, C. (Eds.). (1997). Developmental practices in Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: Central Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Tribhuvan University.

A single chapter/paper in an edited book

Dahal, K. R., & Paudyal, B. R. (1998). Legal perspective of decentralization in Nepal. In G. B. Thapa (Ed.), Promoting participatory democracy in Nepal: An assessment of local self-government (pp. 43-57). Political Science Association of Nepal.

Corporate author

Department of Education. (2004). School level educational statistics of Nepal: Flash report I 2004. Kathmandu, Nepal: Author.

An article from a print journal or magazine

Koirala-Azad, S. (2008). Unravelling our realities: Nepali students as researchers and activists. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 28(3), 251-263. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188790802270245

An article from an online source

Onta, P. (2000). Nepal education: Finding a ray of hope. https://www.epw.org.in/35-47/comm6.htm#top

An unpublished thesis/dissertation

Gnawali, L. (2001). Investigating teacher practices: A proposal for teacher development of secondary school teachers of English in Nepal [Unpublished Masters dissertation]. University of Exeter, Devon, England.

Non-English book

Gautam, B., Adhikari, J., & Basnet, P. (Eds.). (2004). Nepalma garibiko bahas [Poverty debates in Nepal]. Kathmandu, Nepal: Martin Chautari.

Translated book

Bourdieu, P., & Passeron, J. C. (1990). Reproduction in education, society and culture (2nd ed.) (R. Nice, Trans.). London, England: Sage. (Original work published 1970)

In text: (Bourdieu & Passeron, 1970/1990).

Encyclopedia article

Bergman, P. G. (1993). Relativity. In The new encyclopedia Britannica (Vol. 26, pp. 501- 508). Encyclopedia Britannica.

Multiple authors (up to seven)

Festinger, L., Cramer, C. J., Riecken, H., Boyd, E. C., Cohen, E. G., Gill, T. G., & Schachter, S. (1956). When prophecy fails. University of Minnesota Press.

Eight or more authors

Roeder, K., Howard, J., Fulton, L., Lochhead, M., Craig, K., Peterson, R., … Boyd, E. C. (1967). Nerve cells and insect behavior. Harvard University Press.

Magazine article

Sherchan, R., & Sherchan, B. (2002, 30 May-14 June). Gaun-gaunmai banna thalyo mineral water [Mineral water now is produced in villages]. Himal, p. 21.

Newspaper Article

Prashrit, M. N. (2002, July 12). Bhanubhaktako sirjana ra rashtriya ekikaran [The creation of Bhanubhakta and national unification]. Kantipur, p. 5.

 Workshop

Title of the Submission

Author(s), Affiliation(s)

Email: Corresponding Author

Abstract: Provide a brief abstract. It is suggested that author(s) not use undefined abbreviations.

Keywords: Include four keywords following the abstract.

Please submit the 2000-words proposal in which the abstract can be 200-250 words.

 Workshops are designed to provide an opportunity for participants to exemplify the notion of transformative educational research and practice in challenging times and contexts aligned with the conference theme and subthemes.

Workshop proposal includes:

1. Workshop aim and scope
2. Intended learning outcomes of the workshop
3. Description of the sequence of the workshop activities
4. Intended target audience

 Guidelines for Submission—Panel Discussion

Title of the Submission

List of the Panel, Affiliation(s)

Email: Corresponding Author

Abstract: Provide a brief abstract.  It is suggested that author(s) not use undefined abbreviations.

Keywords: Include four keywords following the abstract.

Please submit the 2000-words proposal in which the abstract can be 200-250 words.

Panel discussion proposal includes:

1. Goals and objectives
2. Intended learning outcomes
3. Description of the sequence of activities
4. Intended target audience

 Poster Presentation

Title of the Submission

Author(s), Affiliation(s)

Email: Corresponding Author

Abstract: Provide a brief abstract. It is suggested that author(s) not use undefined abbreviations.

Keywords: Include four keywords following the abstract.

Please submit the 2000-words proposal in which the abstract can be 200-250 words.

 The poster should be in English, including the title and content. The text should be concise and easy to read.

Poster proposal includes:

1. Title with less than 48 characters
2. The text should be easily readable by using UPPER and/or lower case. Limit your fonts to Times New Roman
3. The message in the poster should be reader-friendly and easily understandable

The length of a complete poster presentation should be limited to 2,000 to 3,000 words, excluding the abstract (150 to 200 words), keywords (four to five), and reference list. Images and diagrams that are properly linked and of adequate size can be included.

Art-based Performance

Title and Subtitle

Author(s), Affiliation(s)

Email: Corresponding Author

Abstract: Provide a brief abstract. It is suggested that author(s) not use undefined abbreviations.

Keywords: Include four keywords following the abstract.

Please submit the 2000-words proposal in which the abstract can be 200-250 words.

Art-based performance proposal includes:

Dance, music, opera, theatre, and musical theatre, magic, illusion, mime, spoken word, circus arts, and any other forms of performance art that are aligned with the conference main theme based on transformative educational research and sustainable development. In addition, there is a form of fine art in which artists present their work to an online audience. The length of a complete art-based performance should be limited to 2,000 to 3,000 words, excluding the abstract (150 to 200 words), keywords (four to five), and reference list. Images and diagrams that are properly linked and of adequate size can be included.

Book Talk

Title and Subtitle of the Book Talk

Book Editor(s)/ Author(s)
Publisher

Author(s), Affiliation(s)

Email: Corresponding Author

Abstract: Provide a brief abstract. It is suggested that author(s) not use undefined abbreviations.

Keywords: Include four keywords following the abstract.

Please submit the 2000-words proposal in which the abstract can be 200-250 words.

Book Talk proposal includes:

Different types of books, such as monographs, handbooks, and encyclopedias, that address pertinent issues pertaining to transformative educational research and practice. While composing a review, contributors, authors, and/or editors are encouraged to address the following questions (but not limited to): What is within the book? What are the major contributions to the field? What are its advantages and shortcomings? The length of a complete book review should be limited to 2,000–3,000 words, excluding the abstract (150 to 200 words), keywords (four to five), and reference list. Images and diagrams that are properly linked and of adequate size can be included.