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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another conference for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.

Author Guidelines

  • Abstract Submission: Abstracts (structured or unstructured) should be written in English and must not exceed 300 words. They should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, and clearly outline the aims, content, and conclusions of the study. The abstract should also include the Title, relevant Sub-theme, and Keywords (maximum of five).
  • Anonymous Submission: To support a blind review process, no author names or identifying information should appear on the abstract document. The submitted page should contain only the Title and the abstract content. Author details, including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and the telephone number of the corresponding author, should be provided separately during the submission process.
  • Full Papers: Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be invited to submit full papers for consideration for publication in the Kabarak University Journal.
  • Poster Submissions: Posters should be prepared in A4 size (11.7" × 8.3"), 11.7" × 11.7", or within a similar aspect ratio, proportionally formatted. Poster submissions must be in PDF, PowerPoint, or Microsoft Publisher file formats.

Track 1: Technologies of Creation, Immersive Spaces and Digital Art Practices

Papers under this track should examine the role of emerging technologies in transforming African music, media, film, theatre, and the creative arts. Topics may include Artificial Intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality, digital content creation, immersive experiences, digital preservation of cultural heritage, music technology, algorithmic justice, techno-indigeneity, and innovative digital production practices.

Track 2: Innovative Pedagogical Frameworks and Competency-Based Education

This track welcomes papers that explore contemporary teaching and learning approaches in music, media, and performing arts education. Submissions may focus on Competency-Based Education (CBE), curriculum development, assessment strategies, digital learning environments, decolonised pedagogies, inclusive education, creative teaching methodologies, and learner-centred approaches.

Track 3: Media Integrity, Strategic Public Relations and the Truth Economy

Authors are invited to submit papers that address ethical communication, media credibility, strategic public relations, digital journalism, misinformation and disinformation, fact-checking, media regulation, audience engagement, digital content monetisation, and the evolving role of communication professionals in the digital age.

Track 4: Faith, Ethics and Holistic Artistic Practices

This track encourages scholarly work on the relationship between faith, spirituality, ethics, mental well-being, and the creative industries. Papers may explore values-based artistic practice, responsible media production, cultural identity, social impact, community engagement, leadership in the arts, and the role of faith in shaping creative expression.

Track 5: Showcase of Original Works, Innovations and Performances

Submissions under this track should present original creative works, artistic innovations, or practice-based research. This includes musical compositions, performances, film productions, theatre, digital art, multimedia projects, creative entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary works that demonstrate innovation while celebrating African cultural heritage and contemporary creative practices.

Copyright Notice

It is expected that authors own the copyright to the works submitted. Once accepted, Kabarak University will assume copyright ownership of the submitted work. Accepted submissions will be published in the conference book of abstracts.

By submitting, authors have agreed to the terms of this copyright notice.

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