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 |
| Online Portal | Submissions accepted exclusively via the online system (Microsoft CMT ). The portal opens on 15th April 2026. No email submissions accepted. |
| Naming Convention | After submission, rename your file using the system-assigned submission number as directed by the portal. |
| Originality | Work must be original, not previously published, and not currently under review or consideration elsewhere. |
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 15 April 2026 · Submission deadline 1 June 2026 · Review results 8 June 2026
Access the Submission Portal (Microsoft CMT)
For paper submission enquiries:
pius.ike@dou.edu.ng
(cc: anthony.onoja@uniport.edu.ng)
For general conference information:
mercy.onu@uniport.edu.ng