2nd APRNet International Conference & Agrifood System Stakeholders' Forum
| Anonymization | Remove all identifying information — names, affiliations, email addresses, and acknowledgments — from the main manuscript to enable double-blind review. |
| Format | Single-column PDF or Word (.doc/.docx) with 1-inch margins and 12-point font (Times New Roman recommended). |
| Page Length | 10 to 27 pages, including tables and references. |
| Paper Structure | Title · Abstract (~300 words) · Keywords · Introduction · Methodology · Results · Discussion · Conclusion · References |
Navigate to the CMT link: Go to https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/AICASF2026/
Account sign-in / registration: If you already have a CMT account, enter your credentials to log in. If not, click the "Register" link, fill in your personal details, and verify your account via the activation link sent to your email.
Upon logging in you will be taken to your Author Console. Look to the top-left corner of your screen, just below the page title, and click the "+ Create New Submission" button.
Clicking this button will open a list. Select the specific track you wish to submit to.
A new page titled "Create New Submission" will open. Authors must populate the following fields:
Title: Type or paste your concise, informative paper title into the "Title" field.
Abstract: Type or paste your abstract directly into the "Abstract" text box.
Since you are logged in, the system automatically pre-populates your details and designates you as the Primary Contact. To add co-authors, go to the Authors section and click "+ Add". Enter the co-author's email address and click "Search":
Scroll to the Subject Areas section and check the box next to your paper's Primary Subject Area. This acts as a thematic tag for the review assignment algorithms.
Complete all custom questions provided by the conference organisers in this section.
Scroll to the Files section at the bottom of the form. Upload your file by either dragging and dropping it into the designated dotted region, or clicking the "Upload from Computer" button.
Click the blue "Submit" or "Save Changes" button at the very bottom of the page. You will instantly be redirected to the Submission Summary page. On this page, verify:
Email confirmation: A submission confirmation report is automatically generated and emailed to all registered authors. You can also manually trigger a copy by clicking the "Email" button in the top-right corner of the summary page.
Click "Back to Author Console" to view your list of active submissions.
All papers undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate submissions without knowing the authors' identities.
| Criterion | What Reviewers Assess |
|---|---|
| Technical Merit | Soundness of methods and validity of analysis |
| Originality | New ideas, approaches, or significant findings |
| Relevance | Alignment with the conference theme and sub-themes |
| Clarity | Readability, structure, and proper formatting |
| Significance | Practical or theoretical contribution to the field |
| Revisions | Authors must incorporate all reviewer feedback into the final "camera-ready" version before the revised submission deadline. |
| Registration | At least one author must register for the conference for the paper to be included in the proceedings. |
| Copyright | Authors may be asked to sign a copyright transfer agreement. High-quality accepted papers will be published in Scopus-indexed book chapters. |
| AI Usage | Use of any generative AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT) must be declared. Authors must state: (1) the tool name, (2) how it was used, and (3) why. Undisclosed AI use may affect acceptance. |
| Plagiarism Check | All manuscripts are screened using iThenticate or equivalent. High similarity scores must be resolved before acceptance. |
| Conflict of Interest | Authors must disclose any personal, financial, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its conclusions. |
The conference does not encourage or condone AI-generated abstract submissions. If a generative AI tool was used, you must disclose it clearly in your submission. Failure to do so may result in rejection or removal from the programme.
You may submit a maximum of two abstracts, individually or as co-author. Do not submit duplicate or near-identical abstracts to different sections. Violations will result in removal from the programme.
Portal opens May 25, 2026 · Submission deadline June 30, 2026 · Review Deadline July 10, 2026
Access the Submission Portal
For paper submission enquiries:
pius.ike@dou.edu.ng
(cc: anthony.onoja@uniport.edu.ng)
For general conference information:
mercy.onu@uniport.edu.ng