Conference Theme: “Intelligence Geospatial Mapping for Managing Elections, Census and National Security”
Background Info: The Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA) was established in 1978 as the officially recognized professional body of all map makers and GIS data visualisation professionals in Nigeria. As part of her professional activities, the NCA organizes Annual Conferences, Workshops and AGM that bring together experts, scientists, researchers, academicians and general practitioners (individuals and corporate) from all over the country (and beyond) to present, exhibit and discuss new developments and innovations in mapping sciences and technologies with focus on Cartography, GIS, Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics applications for Good Governance, Security and National Development. The 43rd Conference activities will include the Induction of new members, prize giving as well as Fellowship, Merit/Honourary Awards to members, individuals/corporate bodies.
Call For Papers:
NCA is interested in strategic approaches to bridging the knowledge gaps in Cartography, GIS and Remote Sensing applications for national
development. Well written abstract of between 250 & 300 words and well-researched and referenced articles are requested for presentations. The long version of accepted manuscript must not be more than 15 pages double spaced, Times New Roman, Pica 12 font size. Table(s) should be labeled at the top e.g., “Table 1. Polling booths in AMAC, Abuja”, while Figure(s) should be labeled below e.g., “Figure 2. 3D Mapping of Urban Crimes”, etc. We strongly lay emphases on good MAP(s) with proper embellishments having clarity, orientation, balance and good use of visual variables. There should be no abuse of colours. Manuscripts should be prepared with MS-Word, using APA 6th Edition for referencing. Title: font size 13, sections and subsections: font size 12-bold and first letter caps. Author(s) name(s): First name-initial-surname, use 1, 2, etc. for affiliations and * for correspondence author. Only manuscripts properly formatted will be accepted, please take note and comply. ARTICLE(S) should be sumitted TO: The Editor, The Nigerian Journal of Cartography & GIS: ncacargisjournal@gmail.com, copy nigeriancartographers@gmail.com. Paper handling charges for non-registered members is N5,000; ($10) , Account: Nigerian Cartographic Association, UBA Account: 1001020644. NOTE: Accepted paper for publication will be charged separately.