Fresh from the success of the International Conference on Development Education 2018 held at the Philippine School Doha, Qatar, the Asian Society of Teachers for Research, Inc. invites researchers, scholars and educators to the 2nd Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research on December 3-5, 2018 at The Selah Pods, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. The ACIAR 2018 is co-hosted by the Northwestern University.

Themed, "Using Scientific Evidence in Everyday Worklife for Optimum Outcomes," the ACIAR 2018 aimed to: : (1) to share best practices in using scientific evidence in everyday worklife; (2) disseminate results of thesis/dissertation in tertiary and graduate education levels; and (3) to draw new perspectives in solving educational and organizational problems and issues.

SUBMISSION FOR PRESENTATION CONSIDERATION

Submit a full paper with a 200-word abstract with five parts: (1) introduction of the topic; (2) objectives; (3) methods; (4) results; and (5) conclusion with keywords having four parts: (1) discipline of the study; (2) concepts investigated; (3) methods and process, (4) geography (country/continent). It must be accompanied by formal 2x2 photo, name of institution, and institution logo. Send these documents to [email protected]/[email protected]. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word.

For observer, please submit the filled-out observer registration form together with a 2X2 formal photo and curriculum vitae of the observer.

CONFERENCE STREAMS

• Higher Education: Instruction, Research, Extension, Production, Outcomes Based Education (OBE);
• Basic Education: Research including Pre-elementary, Elementary, High School, Junior and Senior High School;
• TESDA: Studies on the Effectiveness of Vocational Education Programs, Employability and Productivity; and
• Public and Private Organizations: Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Customer Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, among others.

FULL PAPER SUBMISSION

Each part of the manuscript must contain appropriate and sufficient substance. The paper must demonstrate the following parts: (1) Heading having five parts: Title, name of the author/s, ORCID No. (visit www.orcid.org to register), email address, affiliation and address; (2) Abstract; (3) Keywords; (4) Introduction; (5) Framework Of The Study; (6) Objectives Of The Study; (7) Materials And Methods (for experimental researches); (8) Methodology (for nonexperimental researches); (9) Results And Discussion; (10) Conclusions; (11) Translational Research (Optional); (12) Acknowledgments; and (13) Literature Cited.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission for presentation consideration: November 26, 2018
Final Payment Deadline: November 28, 2018

CONFERENCE FEES

Each presenter is allowed to present up to a maximum of two papers.

1. Presentation Rate: 7500 Php
2. Observer Rate: 6000 php
3. Presentation with Publication Rate: 12500 PhP
4. Extra Paper Presentation Rate: 1500 Php

The Conference fee covers the two day am and pm snacks, lunches, certificates, registration kits, ids and one copy of the book of abstracts.

JOURNAL PUBLICATION

All papers which are accepted for publication will undergo the journal publication process prior to the print and online publication in THE ASTR RESEARCH JOURNAL with Print ISSN 2619-8428 and Online ISSN 2619-8436.

The ASTR Research Journal is an annual journal published by the Asian Society of Teachers for Research, Inc. It is aggregated by the Philippine eJournals ( https://ejournals.ph/ ) and accessible online through https://aseanresearch.org/astr/publication.

PAYMENT DETAILS

Bank Payment (Philippine Peso)
Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Address: Georgetown Cybermall, RN Pelaez Blvd. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Account Name: ASIAN SOCIETY OF TEACHERS FOR RESEARCH, INC.
Account Number: 8991-0004-62

Bank Payment (US Dollars)
Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Address: Georgetown Cybermall, RN Pelaez Blvd. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Account Name: ASIAN SOCIETY OF TEACHERS FOR RESEARCH, INC.
Account Number: 8994-0032-92
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Western Union or MLhuillier
Name of Recipient: Russel B. Obsioma
Address: Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Contact Number: +63917 721 7448 (mobile)
                                +63 (088) 323 4283 (landline) Paypal Payment
Email Address: [email protected]
Note: All charges such as the handling fee (0.05%) will be billed on top of the registration fee to the participant. Participants should provide their Paypal email address for the issuance of invoice.

The Organizer

The Asian Society of Teachers for Research Inc. is an organization devoted to the advancement of pedagogy/andragogy in the teaching of research in all academic levels. Established in 2015, it has over 1,370 members from the Philippines and all over Asia.