Conference Description:
International Conference on Environmental Studies and Research (ICESR2012)
Port Harcourt-Nigeria
September 3-7, 2012
About the Conference
The International Conference on Environmental Studies and Research is organized by the African Society for the Scientific Research in collaboration with several institutions and agencies across the globe. The Conference will be held in Port Harcourt-Nigeria, September 3-7, 2012.
The ICESR is a premier gathering of professors, environmental scientists, engineers, scientists, technologists, planners, managers, innovators, policy makers, students and others interested in sharing ideas, knowledge and experiences. The major objective is to provide a unique environment to sharing innovative practices, cutting-edge research and unique experiences as well as strategies.
Welcome to ICESR 2012
The Scientific Council of the African Society for the Scientific Research is pleased to welcome you to the 2012 International Conference on Environmental Studies and Research taking place in the beautiful city of Port Harcourt-Nigeria, September 3-7, 2012.
The Conference intends to receive unique proposals that focus on todays critical issues on teaching and learning. The Conference format consists of general sessions, featured workshops, panels, special forums and networking opportunities.
The Conference hopes to incorporate a variety of ideas, and opinions from a wide range of diverse individuals, organizations, and groups. Professional specialization and geographic distribution of Conference participants is encouraged. We are delighted to welcome you to the Niger Delta, a land of diverse geography, history and beauty. Port Harcourt is one of the oldest cities in West Africa.It offers some unique possibilities for sight seeing. International guests, in particular, should be prepared for extra time so that they can enjoy some of the special sights including the gas flares, one of the most visited sites.
ICESR2012 Committee
The ICESR Conference Committee is made up of the Advisory Board and Scientific Council comprising a total of 44 members, seasoned scholars of international reputation from 36 different countries divided into several sub-committees. Professor Gerhard Bertchtold is Chairman of the ICESR2012 International Scientific Committee.
Organised by
African Society for the Scientific Research(ASSR)
With the Support and Cooperation of
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
International Association for the Scientific Knowledge, Portugal
Indian Society for Education and Environment,India
Universidad Azteca, Mexico
Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku-Nigeria
West Coast University, Panama
Universidad Central de Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Asia Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Hong Kong
European Chemistry Thematic Network Association, France
Afro-Euro Centre for Development Studies, Spain
Maxwell Scientific Organization, United Kingdom
International Digital Organization for Scientific Information, UAE
Development Africa Consortium
Beverly Resources
Science and Education Foundation, Bulgaria
Prague Development Centre, Czech Republic
Vocational Training Institute, Mauritius
KRE Publishers, India
European School Science Project, Spain
Centre for Environment and Community Development, Nigeria
Raphael Nosike Foundation
International Association for Teaching and Learning, Spain
Human Resource Management Research Society(HRMARS), Pakistan
Bulgarian Journal of Science and Education Policy(BJSEP)
Science Education Review
Contemporary Educational Technology
Indian Journal of Science and Technology
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
Integrated Publishing Association, India
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
Objective of the Conference
The ICESR is a global event with the mission of furthering the advancement and innovation in engineering, technology, science, agriculture, teaching, learning, industry, and development. The Conference serves as a means to connect and engage professors, environmental scientists, engineers, technologists, researchers, spatial scholars, consultants, innovators, managers, policy makers and others. The event offers an opportunity to meet and share ideas. It also inspire a new generation of global scientists and technology leaders in countries around the world.
Call for Papers and Panels
Proposals are invited taking into consideration the motto, theme and sub- themes of the Conference. All proposals must be full texts. We dont welcome only abstracts. (See paper submission for details). The proposals originality, its relationship to the Conference theme and the clarity of its objectives, organization and approach are factors considered in selection.
THEME
Emerging Environmental Dynamics and the Globalized World¨
Topics and Sub-Themes
Air quality and pollution control
Urban Space and Place
Environmental History
Bioenergy systems
Biofiltration
Environmental Education
Biomonitoring
Geomorphology
Carbon footprint and sequestration
Clean energy
Ecological restoration
Environmental impact assessments
Environmental microbiology
Geomicrobiology
Greenhouse gasses and climatic change
Hydrocarbon biodegradation
Impacts on human health
Impacts on the forests
Land Use and management
Land reclamation
Microbial ecology
Modeling and simulation
Nanotechnology
Remediation and restoration of oils spills in wetlands
Remediation of contaminated soils
Remote sensing
Reservoir characterisation
Rivers and freshwater aquifers
Soil erosion
Sustainable development
Unconventional fossil fuels
Waste management
Wastewater treatment technologies
Desertification
Urban Planning
Environmental Policy
Population and Settlement
Graduate Education and Innovations in Environmental Studies
Distance learning (e-learning) for Environmental studies
Curriculum development, course content and educational systems
Methods of assessments and tools in teaching / learning
Vocational Education and Training
Geo-Science education
Intelectual property rights in Geo-Sciences
Ecology, environmental protection and Earth strata preservation
Horticulture
Environmental problems of mining and industrial landscape
Natural and managed ecosystems.
Nature conservation and sustainable use
Integrated costal zone management
Ecological Engineering
Effects of globalization on natural resources
Waste treatment and management.
Advanced recycling technologies
Management of industrial wastes
Innovation for less polluting emission processes
Methods and tools for Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC). Best available techniques.
Methods and tools for strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA)
Cumulative environmental assessment
Green competitiveness as a business strategy
Deposit Free Industry
Environmental monitoring and adaptive management as a tool for mitigation measures and decreasing uncertainties in the development process
Ecology, environmental protection and Earth strata preservation
Environmental problems of mining and industrial landscape
Natural and managed ecosystems. Nature conservation and sustainable use
Integrated costal zone management
Ecological Engineering - ecosystem management, protection and restoration
Effects of globalization on natural resources
Waste treatment and management. Advanced recycling technologies
Management of industrial wastes
Waste water treatment processes, technology and infrastructure
Innovation for less polluting emission processes
Methods and tools for Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC).
Green competitiveness as a business strategy
Deposit Free Industry
Environmental monitoring
Power and renewable energy systems
Solar technologies and applications
Wind power plants
Geothermal energy and technologies
Energy-to-Waste
BioEnergy - BioGas and BioFuels
Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
Energy efficiency and management
Air pollution and dispersion of the pollutants.
Emissions of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants
Earths climate system
State of the ozonosphere
Air pollution, monitoring and prevention.
Modeling of air quality
Carbon capture and storage
Urban air management
Effects of air pollution on ecosystems
Climatic change
Soil balance
Hazardous elements in agricultural soils
Organic pollutants in agricultural soils
Environmental Health
Safety and Industrial Studies
Inputs into the soil
Environmental risk assessment
Health impact of contaminated sites
Soil erosion and anti-erosion measures
Soil desertification and protection
Management and reclaiming of lands
Development of forest area
Reforestation and deforestation
Forest health and development of salvage felling
Forests in special protected areas and wetlands
Sustainable forest management
Multifunctional forest management and planning
Monitoring of forest ecosystems
Ecological, habitat and landscape evaluation models
Forest ecosystems as an indicator of climate change
Marine physics and chemistry
Marine biology and ecology
Genetics and marine biotechnology
Cumulative effects on marine and ocean ecosystems
Marine and ocean ecosystems
Marine geology and archeology
Ocean technologies
Marine cartography, navigation and ocean mapping
River basin and stream systems
Groundwater resources, spatial distribution and quality
Hydrological modeling
Water quality and purge technologies
Water use, standards, management and permitting
Flood risk management
Water scarcity and droughts
Hydraulic problems of water systems
Water planning and monitoring
Micro and nano-structured materials and devices
Micro and nano particles and applications
Computational nanoscience and nanotechnology
Simulation, design and modeling
Soft micro and nano technologies and applications
Energy technologies and applications
Green nanotechnology, environment and society
Decision-Making for Nanomaterials
Web-based geospatial data and GIS services
Spatial data modeling and data quality
Integrated multi-sensor navigation systems
Spatial data fusion and integration algorithms
Integration of environmental modeling and GIS
Wireless GIS solutions for disaster management
Remote sensing
Algorithms, compilers, architectures
Programming languages and techniques
Data modeling, complex and expert systems
Graph theory, hybrid methods and numerical computation
Networking, parallel systems and simulation
Software development and engineering
Computer aided design (CAD), distributed and embedded systems
Grid computing, Industrial applications and Marketing
Theoretical cartography, map projections, map design and production
Digital cartography and GIS for sustainable development
Geographical Information Systems.
Spatial data infrastructures (NSDI and GSDI),
Cartography and satellite imagery
Virtual models, 3D and geovisualization in cartography
Geovisualization of temporal data
Geovizualisation in landscape planning and assessment
Airborne photogrammetry and LiDAR
Laser scanning and close-range applications
Object-based image analysis and super-resolution mapping
Technologies and facilities of remote sensing data processing
Digital photogrammetric technologies
Digital aerial cameras/georeferencing
Acquisition and applications of satellite imagery.
Geodetical measuring technique and instruments
Methods and technologies in geodesy and mine surveying
Cadastre, land and real estate planning and management
Global navigation satellite systems in geodesy
Geodetical research of geodynamical and landslide processes
Laser scanning and advance technologies
Geodesy and mine surveying
Earthquake engineering and seismology
Seismic vulnerability and risk assessment
Non destructive testing, structural diagnostics
Geophysics and micro-geophysics for engineering
Structures monitoring and remote sensing.
Volcanology and applied geology
Geomagnetism and gravimetry
Geophysical methods for environmental applications
Geophysical investigations at pollution managements and waste disposal
New methods and technologies in petroleum geology
Characterization of unconventional gas reservoirs
Three-dimensional visualization of the porous rock structures
Directional and horizontal drilling and tomography methods
Underground gas storing and reservoir modeling
Refining, oil and gas trade and marketing
Environment protection in petroleum industry.
Processing of low - grade ores
Flotation, flocculation and solid - liquid separation
Hydrometallurgical processes
Recovery of precious metals
Coal preparation, desulfurization, briquetting and coking
Communition, sizing and agglomeration
Sampling and chemical analysis of wastes
Decrease of foreign matter in mineral raw material intended for sale
New techniques and technologies in open-pit mining
New techniques and technologies of mining underground deposits
Technique and technology of blasting activities.
Controlled explosive demolition
Modern technologies in the coal mining industry
Automation of the mining industry
Prevention and dangers in the mining industry. Strategic environmental assessment and environmental impact assessment.
Information technologies in the mining industry
Risk management in the surface protection
Work safety in the mining industry
Mechanics of the rock mass
Mining technologies and occupational safety
Recultivation and reclamation of areas
Damages from mining activities
Economics, management and design in the mining industry
Engineering geology and geotechnics investigations
Field investigations and laboratory analyses of rocks and soils mechanics
Modelling in engineering geology and geotechnics
Geodynamic processes. Geomechanics
Slope stability models and management
Groundwater exploration and management
Karst terrains and karst aquifer characterization. Groundwater extraction from karst aquifers. Ecology and vulnerability of karst aquifers
Hydrodynamic Investigation of groundwater
Geology of mineral resources
Structural geology and tectonics
Geostatistics and statistical methods in geology
Petrology, mineralogy and geochemistry
Sedimentology, paleontology and stratigraphy
Alpine and glacial geology
Quaternary geology and geomorphology
Protection and conservation of Environmental heritage
Rural Development
Biomass
Geochemistry
Computers in Environment
Plant and Tree Studies,
Sea Studies and Marine
Forestry
Hydrology
Land Use and Policy
Ecological agriculture
Green farming and organic agriculture
Renewable energy resources, including solar, winder power and biomass;
The techniques for sustainable and solar building
Greenhouse Photo-Voltage Generation ;
Wind/PV hybrid system and wind power generation system;
Biomass energy utilization new technology
Forest and seaweed bio-energy,
Ecology and Nature Conservation,
Waste Management
Astronomy
Energy and Environment;
Geography;
Geology and Geophysics
Water and Sanitation
Meteorology and Climatology
Marine Biology and Sciences
Wildlife Management
Environmental Engineering
Optical Remote Sensing of the Environment
Radiation Protection, Radiation
Civil Engineering;
Oil and Gas Technology;
Architecture,
Building Technology.
Built-Up Environment
Economic and environmental objectives
Environmental legislation
Environmental strategies and policy
Environmental case Studies
Economic instruments in environmental policy
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Life cycle assessment
Cost-benefit analysis
Environmental expenditure of enterprises
Eco-innovations for sustainable development
Natural resources management
Planning and assessment
Environmental evaluation and decision-making
Social issues and environmental policies
International and domestic strategies for the environment
Public-Private partnership and environmental management
Pollution
Recycling of industrial wastes
Recycling of municipal refuse and wastes
Who Should Attend
This is an excellent opportunity for scholars to come together from all over the world to share their works, experiences and ideas by presenting paper or by simply observing, and as with all likely events, there will be a number of programs and activities.
The Conference attracts a range of environmental scholars, engineers, technologists, scientists, researchers, innovators, teachers, planners, activists, managers, professionals and others. Attendees join together to share ideas, experiences, views and their passion for quality teaching and learning.
If you want to chair a session, organize a panel, evaluate papers to be published in the congress proceeding, books or journals, contribute to the editing or any other offer to assist, please send an email to the secretariat.
Corporate Participation
As a global event for the advancement and innovation in learning, industry and technology a wide range of opportunities are available to present research-oriented/industrial papers. Corporate bodies can showcase and market their products and services. For information about corporate showcases and other corporate activities, please contact the secretariat.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline
Until March 31, 2012
Registration Deadline
Early Bird: Until March 31, 2012
Late: As from 1st April, 2012
Conference dates
September 03-07, 2012 (Port Harcourt-Nigeria))
Conference Venue
ICESR2012 will take place on the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rivers State, Nigeria.
General Submission Information
The Scientific Council of the ICESR2012 accepts only full-texts (ie abstracts and main text) together as proposals. All proposals must be in English. All proposals must adhere strictly to the instructions for formatting their submissions. Please see guidelines for presentations. All proposals must be accompanied with Proposal form. All submissions are subject to a blind review process. Papers submitted after July 31, 2012 may not be published in the Conference Proceedings.
Categories of Presentation
The Technical Program of the Conference includes a wide range of submissions and activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information:
Keynote Speakers/Invited Speakers
Academic Papers
Posters
Tutorials
Best Practices
Roundtables
Showcases
Workshops
Symposia
Note: Authors who are unable to attend will have the conference materials posted to their addresses immediately after the Conference. Please contact the conference secretariat for more details.
Submission Requirements
Please see the guideline( see Information for Authors)
All proposals must be in English.
At least an author of each paper must be registered and pay the appropriate Conference fee.
All communication will be with the corresponding author.
Participants who registered for the Conference but unable to attend will have the Conference materials mailed to their registered contact address.
All presenters must present at the time scheduled by the Committee. Requests for specific time slots will not be accepted
The Conference provides basic equipment for presenters.
ICESR can offer limited financial support for participation.
All Participants must pay appropriate Conference registration fee. However, we strive to keep our registration fee low for all attendees.
Presentations that advertise commercial products will not be accepted. However, if you have a commercial product to show case, for exhibition or marketing, please contact the secretariat.
Information for Authors
1. The paper should be A4 format. Left, right, top and bottom margins should be 2.00 cm each. English is the official language of the conference.
2. Title should be 14-point, all in capital letters, bold and centered.
3. Font size throughout the paper should be 12-point in Garamond, in single space, and justified.
4. The whole text should be written with Garamond.
5. Do not give page numbers for the paper
6. A blank line should be left after the title. Names of authors, affiliations and e-mails should be provided after the title.
7. Following the authors information, a 200-word abstract should be provided with five keywords. The Abstract should be a summary of the paper.
8. Graphics and pictures should be prepared in black and white.
9. One blank line should be allowed between the components of the paper (i.e. introduction, methods and procedures, results, conclusion, references.). Main headings should be centered, bold and capitalized. The second level of headings should be title case and bold. The third level should be italicized and upper- and lower-case heading.
10. For titles of tables, graphics and pictures, sentence case should be used.
11. Texts used in Tables, graphics and pictures should be Garamond. The font size can be reduced to 10 pt.
12. References should be at the end of the paper and should be listed alphabetically. References and citations within the text should be prepared in the APA format.
13. Abbreviations should comply with the standard use. They should be given in full format at the first place they are used.
14. The paper should be maximum 10 pages
15. SI unit should be employed where applicable
16. Only proposals containing abstract and full texts are acceptable. We do not welcome only abstracts.
17. All submissions must be by email attachment preferably in MS words. We do not accept hard copies
18. All papers must adhere to this template in format. No paper can be processed if not formatted according to the stated rules and regulations.
19. Papers submitted after July 31, 2012 may be presented at the conference but they may not be published in the conference book
20. The first 50 registered participants will collect free copies of our previous publications.
21. All papers should be submitted to icesr2012@gmail.com
Selection Criteria
All proposals (in English) are selected on basis of clarity, quality and relevance to the Conference theme and Sub- themes. A blind review process will be used to evaluate all submissions. ICESR regrets that it cannot select all proposals submitted. It should not be assumed that prior participation in our event guarantees selection for ICESR2012. Space is limited.
Grant and Support
Aiming at encouraging intended participants, the conference organizers have created a solidarity fund. A limited sponsorship is available for participants from the developing countries. Young scholars below the rank of Senior Lecturer or its equivalent and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Support may be in the form of full sponsorship including travel grants and boarding or partial sponsorship.
Best Paper Awards
A sub-committee on Best Paper Awards will consider outstanding presentations for several designated awards. The yardstick is quality, innovation and application. All accepted papers are eligible for consideration. There will be an Award for Outstanding Student Paper. Award winning papers will receive certificates and will be highlighted in future ASSR events.
Registration
All Participants must complete the registration form. Payment of Conference registration should be made in USD in the form of bank transfer (all costs at Participants charge). We request that you send us a computer print-out copy of the bank transfer and the duely completed registration form by email attachment. Additional information is provided on the registration form. Without the receipt of your completed registration form, print-out copy of the bank transfer and signed Copyright Agreement, it means you are not registered for the Conference.
Registration Fees
Full Registration USD150
Late registration USD170
Student Registration USD50
Accompanying Person USD75
The bank transfer is the method of payment. Please see the Conference registration form for details.
Entitlement of Registered Delegates
Entry to all sessions of the Conference
Conference bag/tag
Conference gift items
Coffee breaks
Certificate of Participation
Certificate of Authorship (paper presenters only)
Congress programme
Admission to social/cultural/tourist activities
Conference proceedings
Invoice / receipt of payment
Cocktail of the Conference
Special hotel booking at discounted rate
Onsite wireless network
Technical support
Conference group Photos
Conference Programme
Monday, 03 September 2012: Opening Ceremony and Conference Work
9.15 Registration continued
9.45 10.15 Coffee/tea break
10.15 13.30 Opening/ Keynote Speakers/Invited Speakers
13.30 14.30 Lunch
14.30 19.30 Plenary Sessions/Panels/Exhibition
Tuesday, 04 September 2012: Conference Work
9.00 11.00 Plenary Sessions/Roundtables/Showcases
11.00 11.15 Coffee/tea break
11.15 13.30 Plenary Sessions/Posters
13.30 14.30 Lunch
14.30 18.30 Plenary Sessions/Panels
18.30 19.30 Workshops/Tutorials
Wednesday, 05 September 2012: Conference Work
9.00 11.00 Plenary Sessions/Roundtables/Showcases
11.00 11.15 Coffee/tea break
11.15 13.30 Plenary Sessions/Posters
13.30 14.30 Lunch
14.30 18.30 Plenary Sessions/Panels
18.30 19.30 Workshops/Tutorials
Thursday, 06 September 2012: Conference Work/Closing/Tour and Dinner
9.00 11.00 Plenary Sessions/Roundtables/Showcases
11.00 11.15 Coffee/tea break
11.15 12.30 Plenary Sessions/Presentation of Certificates/Awards
12.30 13.30 Closing/Group Photos/Exchange of Gifts
13.30 14.30 Lunch
14.30 18.30 Cultural Tours/Visits
20.00 Farewell Cocktail/Dinner
Friday, 07 September 2012: Departure
Departure
Publication
Each paper will be included in conference programme. Authors of all selected papers will have their works published in the Conference proceedings with ISBN/ISSN. Papers of best quality will be published in some selected journals or other publications (ISSN).Some carefully selected papers will be available online.
Practical Information
Accommodation
Cheap hotels are available around the conference venue. Information on accommodation is available on request. The hotel offers reduced rates for conference delegates. Delegates may make other arrangements if they wish. If any participants need accommodation, the conference organizers can reserve rooms for them in Port Harcourt. Price of accommodation ranges from US$45 to US$175 per night.
Visa and Travel Information
International guests visiting Nigeria may require a visa. Visitors from West Africa do not need a visa. Participants should contact the Nigerian Embassy or Consulate nearest to them for more information. Registered participants who need Invitation Letter/Acceptance Letter to facilitate their visa application can send us email. Detailed requirements for visa application can be obtained from the nearest Nigerian Embassy.
Insurance and Inoculations
Visitors entering Nigeria require travel/health insurance and some medical inoculations according to immigrations laws. International participants should contact the nearest Nigerian Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates and the requirements for travel/health insurance and inoculations.
Airport Shuttle Bus
Aiming at assisting delegates to quickly move from Port Harcourt or Owerri Airport/ Bus/Port Harcourt Train Station to the Conference venue, the ICASE Committee organizes a shuttle. Please contact the secretariat for the shuttle schedule and arrangements.
Sponsorship and Donations
The ICESR would remain indebted for sponsorships and donations to support their events. All donations shall be acknowledged. Donors and collaborators will have their names and/or logos placed on the Conference official website.
Adverting and Exhibitions
The ICESR welcomes requests for placing adverts on their event website, Conference materials, etc. We also invite corporate agencies/individuals or Associations that wish to make exhibitions, trade fair during the events. Adverts and exhibitions may be charged.
Contact Information
For more information or clarification on any aspect of the Conference, please contact the conference secretariat, (Dr Jacinta Agbarachi Opara, Co-Chair, ICESR2012 International Scientific Committee, email: icesr2012@gmail.com
Start Date: 2012-09-03
Last Day: 2012-09-07
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 2012-07-31
Contact Person: Dr Sodienye A. Abere
Email: icesr2012@gmail.com
Address:
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, 5080, Nigeria
Tel: +2348033107594
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