Call for Abstracts Transforming Evidence into Practice 2024 APISWEA International Conference May 31-June 3, 2024 Chengdu, Sichuan, China Welcome to the 2024 International Conference of the Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association (APISWEA). Centered around the theme of “Transforming Evidence into Practice”, this significant academic event aims to bring together global experts and scholars focused on issues related to the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) communities. Our goal is to collectively explore and research the social development, professional growth, educational advancement, and research collaboration within these communities, emphasizing the practical application of research findings. We encourage scholars worldwide to actively engage in research and practice collaborations. Through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchanges and cooperation, we aim to promote knowledge innovation and academic development in API-related fields.
We cordially invite you to participate and contribute to this grand event, where we will transform evidence into practice for the betterment of API communities worldwide.
Research abstracts are encouraged in all substantive areas, using scientifically sound qualitative and/or quantitative methodology. The research may take place at the micro, macro, or policy levels, which may span various forms of research.
Keynotes Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Lightfoot, Director and Professor, Arizona State University, School of Social Work Dr. Evaon Wong, Dean and Professor, Samuel Merritt University College of Health Sciences Dr. Philip Hong, Dean and Professor, University of Georgia, School of Social Work Dr. Choi Won Gyu, Professor, Jeonbuk National University, Department of Social Welfare Dr. Qingfang Zhang, Wishing Well Child and Family Therapy President and Clinical Therapist Dr. Iris Chi, Professor, University of Southern California, School of Social Work Dr. Habibur Rahman, Associate Professor and Director, The People’s University of Bangladesh, Dept. of Sociology and Social Work
Cluster areas are: 1) Professionalization of Social Work 2)Social Work Education 3) Localization, minorities, and Indigenous Communities 4) Social Work Practice and field education 5) Community Development and social governance 6)Intervention Research 7) Artificial Intelligence(AI) in Social Work Practice and Research 8) Aging 9) Child and Adolescent 10) Health and Mental Health 11) Social Work Responses to COVID-19 and Natural Disasters 12)Social welfare and social policy 13) Financial Social Work 14) Forensic Social Work 15) School Social Work 16) Gender and Family 17) Corporate Social Work 18) Social Work Collaborations under the Belt and Road Initiative 19) International Dialogues on Social Work in the Asia-Pacific Region 20) International Forum for Young Social Work Scholars 21) Open to others
Pre and Post conference trainings and hands-on workshops: 1) Applying AI technic to social work practice and education 2) Applying AI coding technic to ATLAS.ti 23 3) Mental health and clinic social work practice and education 4) Integrated Healthcare for Social Workers in Asia 5) Academic writing and publication
Submission Instructions: We encourage submissions that describe how research has contributed to changes in individuals, organizations, communities, or policies. Community partners, research participants, policymakers, and other research partners are welcome as co-presenters. Please provide a 300-500 word abstract of the paper you wish to submit. Abstracts are preferred to be submitted in a structured format: Background and Purpose: description of the problem, study objectives, research question(s) and/or hypothesis (es). Methods: study design, including a description of participants and sampling methods, data collection procedures, measures, and appropriate analytic/ statistical approach. Results: specific results in summary form. Conclusions and Implications: description of the main outcome(s) of the study and implications for practice, policy, or further research.
Send your abstract to the conference email: [email protected] The submission deadline is 2/15, 2024, 11:59 pm, Pacific Time The results will be notified prior to 2/30, 2024.
For all your queries please write to: Dr. Shiyou Wu, Email:[email protected]
For the next steps:
Please fill out the Response Form, and return it to [email protected] before 3/30/2024. (This information is crucial; we require your response for hotel, meeting room, and food reservations.)
Book the air ticket to Chengdu, China. (Airport Codes: TFU or CTU)
Let us know whether you want to stay in the conference hotel, and we will assist you in reserving a room (around $60 per night).
The exact date and time of your presentation will be posted on our website in May: https://apiswea.weebly.com/international-conference.html. You can also check the additional information including presenter instructions, conference registration, and hotel reservations, on the website.
We are currently accepting sponsors for this conference. If your school/organization is interested in promoting itself, please contact Dr. Wu ([email protected]) directly for detailed information, As a token of our appreciation, we will offer the following benefits:
Inclusion of your school/organization as a Sponsor in all conference materials, including the official program, website, banners, posters, and promotional materials.
Prominent placement of your logo on all conference materials and acknowledgment in press releases related to the event.
One complimentary A4-size advertisement page to promote your school/organization in the conference program booklet.
Complimentary registration for the APISWEA International Conference Day 4 professional trainings.
7. Secure funds to cover your travel expenses, including registration fees.
Conference hotel: 天邑国际酒店 Tianyi International Hotel
Registration fees: - Register for Day 2 and 3 conference only: Faculty members: $200; Students or Practitioners: $100 - Register for Day 2, 3 and Day 4 trainings/site visits: Faculty members: $300; Students or Practitioners: $150 - Register for Day 4 trainings/site visits only: Faculty members: $100; Students or Practitioners: $50
Sponsors:
Poster Presentation Guidelines Posters have become an increasingly popular method for presentation at conferences, as they promote greater interaction between researchers and conference participants. Specifications for Poster Presentations
Poster displays will be one side. The recommended poster size is 48" x 60" (or: 121.9 cm * 152.4 cm).
Be sure to include the abstract title, all authors’ names, and the institution(s) where research is underway.
It is suggested that you place multiple copies of a reproduction of the abstract in the upper left-hand side of the poster, written with the headings “Introduction/Background,” Methods,” “Results,” and “Conclusions”. Include your contact information on these copies for attendees who desire further information.
It is recommended that you hand-carry your poster to the conference, using tubular packaging or a portfolio case. Costs associated with creating and shipping the poster display will be the responsibility of the authors.
The designated poster presenter (author or coauthor) must be present at the assigned space during the designated time to discuss the work presented.
Tips for Poster Preparation
Posters should stimulate discussion, not give a long presentation. Therefore, keep text to a minimum, emphasize graphics, and make sure every item included in your poster is necessary.
Utilize handouts to supplement your poster.
Goal: 20% text, 40% graphics, 40% space.
Make sure ideas flow logically from one section to the next.
Use charts and graphs to illustrate data (avoid large tables of raw data).
Use high resolution photographs (web images often will not work).
Do not use all capital letters.
The use of typewritten, handwritten or a printed PowerPoint presentation as a poster is unacceptable. Presentations in these formats will be removed.
Be consistent.
√ Keep consistent margins. √ Keep line spacing consistent. √ Keep the color, style, and thickness of borders the same. √ Keep shading consistent.