Call for paper: Inter-University Seminar on Asian Megacities: Asian Urbanism and Beyond organized by CUHK (4 Apr 2013 Deadline)

Inter-University Seminar on Asian Megacities: Asian Urbanism and Beyond (15-17 Aug 2013)

Call for paper

Authors are encouraged to explore the following themes and reflect upon the relevancy and utility of related Western theories in the Asian context:

          ● The developmental/entrepreneurial state in Asia

          ● Asian world cities: drivers and consequences

          ● Mega urban projects

          ● Urban challenges

Submission Requirements

1. Abstract

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 April 2013
Authors should submit the abstracts according to the following requirements:

● Abstracts should be written in English;

● Text should be 12-point, in Times New Roman Font, left-justified and single-spaced with one inch margin on all sides;

● Author(s) name(s) and all author affiliations should be included;

● Abstracts should be text only. Graphics, pictures or graphs should not be included;

● Abstracts should include:

   。 Title of Paper

   。 Author(s) – Presenting author’s name to be highlighted in bold

   。 Institutional Affiliation/ Address/ Email

   。 Abstract text (maximum 500 words). Suggested subsections: context, central theme or hypothesis; methodology and expected outcomes/major findings

   。 3-5 keywords

Please submit the abstract in Microsoft Word format (File name: Author’s Surname_Given Name_Abstract.doc, e.g. Chan_Tai_Man_abstract.doc) to asianurbanism@cuhk.edu.hk on or before 1 April 2013.

2. Full Paper

FULL PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 June 2013
Authors should submit the full paper according to the following requirements:

Paper Format

● The paper must not exceed 6,000 words (excluding figures, tables, appendices and references);

● The title should be bold and centered;

● Main paragraph should be 12-point, in Times New Roman Font, left-justified and single-spaced;

● Paragraph headings should be bold and left-justified.

References
All the references should be cited according to the following formats:
Alexander, E.R., 2007. Planning rights and the implications. Planning Theory, Vol.6(2), pp.112-126.
Hohfeld, W., 2000. Fundamental legal Conceptions: as applied in judicial reasoning. NJ: Lawbook Exchange Ltd.

Authors could download the sample paper(| )  for reference and please submit the full paper in Microsoft Word format (File name: Author’s Surname_Given Name_Paper.doc, e.g. Chan_Tai_Man_Paper.doc) to asianurbanism@cuhk.edu.hk on or before 30 June 2013.

Important dates

Abstract submission deadline: 1 April 2013

Notification of results: 2 May 2013

Full paper submission deadline: 30 June 2013

For more information: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/hkiaps/urbanism/paper.html