Asian Qualitative Research Association
AQRA International Conference on Qualitative Research
April 20-21, 2016
Dominique Hotel
Km. 55 Aguinaldo Hi-way, Brgy. Maitim II East,
Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Tagaytay, 4120 Cavite, Philippines
Theme: Paving the Way
Asian Qualitative Research Association (AQRA), a research association of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced studies (AIIAS), is organizing its first international conference on qualitative research (ICQR). AIIAS is an accredited Christian international institution offering graduate degrees in business, education, public health, and theology. AQRA is an international network that brings together qualitative research enthusiasts from all over Asia and beyond to share their passion, expertise, research outputs, and resources in order to empower each other in becoming even better qualitative researchers. It is a platform that promotes both sharing with, and learning from, other scholars. The theme of this first ICQR is “Paving the Way” because its aim is to build a solid foundation for qualitative research work all over Asia.
Goals
1. Empowering conference participants with qualitative research knowledge;
2. Sharing ongoing and completed qualitative research studies;
3. Receiving constructive feedback from qualitative research experts from the Philippines and other countries on ongoing research;
4. Creating a network of qualitative research enthusiasts; and
5. Disseminating the 15 best manuscripts through publication in one of the best peer-reviewed international qualitative research journals.
The AQRA International Conference on Qualitative Research is a golden opportunity for academics, researchers, educators, and practitioners from any discipline who are interested in current and best practices of qualitative research that involves primarily human beings.
Conference Activities
One keynote session, six plenary sessions, and several concurrent sessions on findings and best practices of qualitative research.
Strands
(a) primary research outputs, (b) qualitative research designs, (c) data collection, (d) data analysis, and (e) best practices in conducting qualitative research
Submission Guidelines
For the abstract to be accepted, submission must include a one-paragraph abstract that (a) is between 100-150 words-long, (b) gives a brief background of the topic, (c) has a clear link to at least one theory, (d) presents the specific research design and methods used, (e) a brief synthesis of the findings (if study is done) or importance of the study (if study is still ongoing). For a theoretical presentation, the abstract must (a) be between 100-150 words-long, (b) give a brief background of the topic, (c) introduce the major sections of the topic, and (d) be focused on qualitative research. It must be saved in a Word document (.doc or .docx). The title of the abstract must be between 6 to 12 words, followed immediately by the name of the author/presenter, his/her highest degree, institution affiliation and its physical address, email address and cellphone/telephone number. A maximum of two abstracts are allowed per presenter. Since this conference is an international conference, all materials submitted must be in English and English will be the only official language accepted at the conference.
The conference is multidisciplinary in nature because what brings participants together in this conference is not a specific field, but rather qualitative research.
The best 20 papers will be selected by AQRA and submitted to the Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research. This journal is indexed with ERIC and EBSCO (H.W. Wilson, Social Science Full Text, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, SocINDEX, and Academic Search Complete) with plans to add more. After the evaluation of all the abstracts, the template for manuscripts will be sent to those that are approved.
Important Dates
1. Deadline for Abstracts: January 31, 2016
2. Early bird registration (required for all presenters): now until February 20, 2015
3. Regular fee registration: February 15 to April 15, 2015
4. Manuscript due date: April 10, 2015
5. Late registration fee: April 15 to 18, 2015
6. PowerPoint Presentation due date: April 15, 2015
7. Conference: April 20 & 21, 2015
Conference Registration Fees:
Conference fees are paid to access the conference sessions, obtain the conference materials, two lunches and four snacks. Therefore, whether you are presenting or simply attending, the fee is the same. Discount can be arranged only if one institution is able to bring at least 20 people.
AQRA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
· Early bird: P4,000 (or US$100) P5,000 (or US$120)
· Regular: P5,000 (or US$120) P6,000 (or US$140)
· Late: P6,000 (or US$150) P7,000 (or US$175)
The registration fee, although transferable, is non-refundable. If for any reason, you are unable to attend, you can ask someone else to attend in your place but you cannot be reimbursed for your registration fee.
AQRA non-refundable subscription fee of P500 or $15 (to get conference discount) must be paid by January 31, 2016. More details on how to subscribe to AQRA at www.myAQRA.org. More information will continually be posted on this site.
Hotel reservation at 30% discount at Dominique Hotel can be made using the information of the hotel athttp://hdtagaytay.com There are many other hotels nearby, in case you wish to check other options at https://goo.gl/VZ8Ftr.
For inquiries, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (63)917-577-8093 or (63)917-502-7369 Sunday through Friday (8am—5pm).
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ella Smith Simmons
General Vice President General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Other Important Notes:
1. The CHED endorsement process is ongoing. It should be available soon. You are encouraged to submit your abstracts by the deadline.
2. Please submit only abstracts related to qualitative research. Anything not related to qualitative research will be automatically rejected.
AQRA International Conference on Qualitative Research
April 20-21, 2016
Dominique Hotel
Km. 55 Aguinaldo Hi-way, Brgy. Maitim II East,
Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Tagaytay, 4120 Cavite, Philippines
Theme: Paving the Way
Asian Qualitative Research Association (AQRA), a research association of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced studies (AIIAS), is organizing its first international conference on qualitative research (ICQR). AIIAS is an accredited Christian international institution offering graduate degrees in business, education, public health, and theology. AQRA is an international network that brings together qualitative research enthusiasts from all over Asia and beyond to share their passion, expertise, research outputs, and resources in order to empower each other in becoming even better qualitative researchers. It is a platform that promotes both sharing with, and learning from, other scholars. The theme of this first ICQR is “Paving the Way” because its aim is to build a solid foundation for qualitative research work all over Asia.
Goals
1. Empowering conference participants with qualitative research knowledge;
2. Sharing ongoing and completed qualitative research studies;
3. Receiving constructive feedback from qualitative research experts from the Philippines and other countries on ongoing research;
4. Creating a network of qualitative research enthusiasts; and
5. Disseminating the 15 best manuscripts through publication in one of the best peer-reviewed international qualitative research journals.
The AQRA International Conference on Qualitative Research is a golden opportunity for academics, researchers, educators, and practitioners from any discipline who are interested in current and best practices of qualitative research that involves primarily human beings.
Conference Activities
One keynote session, six plenary sessions, and several concurrent sessions on findings and best practices of qualitative research.
Strands
(a) primary research outputs, (b) qualitative research designs, (c) data collection, (d) data analysis, and (e) best practices in conducting qualitative research
Submission Guidelines
For the abstract to be accepted, submission must include a one-paragraph abstract that (a) is between 100-150 words-long, (b) gives a brief background of the topic, (c) has a clear link to at least one theory, (d) presents the specific research design and methods used, (e) a brief synthesis of the findings (if study is done) or importance of the study (if study is still ongoing). For a theoretical presentation, the abstract must (a) be between 100-150 words-long, (b) give a brief background of the topic, (c) introduce the major sections of the topic, and (d) be focused on qualitative research. It must be saved in a Word document (.doc or .docx). The title of the abstract must be between 6 to 12 words, followed immediately by the name of the author/presenter, his/her highest degree, institution affiliation and its physical address, email address and cellphone/telephone number. A maximum of two abstracts are allowed per presenter. Since this conference is an international conference, all materials submitted must be in English and English will be the only official language accepted at the conference.
The conference is multidisciplinary in nature because what brings participants together in this conference is not a specific field, but rather qualitative research.
The best 20 papers will be selected by AQRA and submitted to the Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research. This journal is indexed with ERIC and EBSCO (H.W. Wilson, Social Science Full Text, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, SocINDEX, and Academic Search Complete) with plans to add more. After the evaluation of all the abstracts, the template for manuscripts will be sent to those that are approved.
Important Dates
1. Deadline for Abstracts: January 31, 2016
2. Early bird registration (required for all presenters): now until February 20, 2015
3. Regular fee registration: February 15 to April 15, 2015
4. Manuscript due date: April 10, 2015
5. Late registration fee: April 15 to 18, 2015
6. PowerPoint Presentation due date: April 15, 2015
7. Conference: April 20 & 21, 2015
Conference Registration Fees:
Conference fees are paid to access the conference sessions, obtain the conference materials, two lunches and four snacks. Therefore, whether you are presenting or simply attending, the fee is the same. Discount can be arranged only if one institution is able to bring at least 20 people.
AQRA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
· Early bird: P4,000 (or US$100) P5,000 (or US$120)
· Regular: P5,000 (or US$120) P6,000 (or US$140)
· Late: P6,000 (or US$150) P7,000 (or US$175)
The registration fee, although transferable, is non-refundable. If for any reason, you are unable to attend, you can ask someone else to attend in your place but you cannot be reimbursed for your registration fee.
AQRA non-refundable subscription fee of P500 or $15 (to get conference discount) must be paid by January 31, 2016. More details on how to subscribe to AQRA at www.myAQRA.org. More information will continually be posted on this site.
Hotel reservation at 30% discount at Dominique Hotel can be made using the information of the hotel athttp://hdtagaytay.com There are many other hotels nearby, in case you wish to check other options at https://goo.gl/VZ8Ftr.
For inquiries, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (63)917-577-8093 or (63)917-502-7369 Sunday through Friday (8am—5pm).
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ella Smith Simmons
General Vice President General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Other Important Notes:
1. The CHED endorsement process is ongoing. It should be available soon. You are encouraged to submit your abstracts by the deadline.
2. Please submit only abstracts related to qualitative research. Anything not related to qualitative research will be automatically rejected.
