Call for Papers – IRC 2025

Abstract Submission Guidelines for RUEC 1st International Research Conference - 2025

• Submission Deadline:
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 28^th July
  • Late Submissions: Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered. No exceptions will be made.
• Abstract Formatting Requirements:
  • Font: Use Times New Roman, size 12 for the main text.
  • Line Spacing: Single line spacing.
  • Page Margins: Top, Bottom, Left, and Right margins must be set to 2.5 cm.
  • File Format: Abstracts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format. No PDF submissions will be accepted.
  • Language: All abstracts must be submitted in English.
  Do not add paragraph spacing.
• Abstract Structure:
  • Title: Each word of the title must start with a capital letter. The title must be written in bold phase and font size of 12pt in “left alignment” with single spaced line.

    Example:-

    Assessment of Microplastic Contamination in the Water and Fish Samples of the Barnoi River, Northwestern Bangladesh

  • Author(s):
    • 1. Put an asterisk (*) after the name of the corresponding author.
    • 2. a) Order: First Name, Middle Name (if any), Last Name.
    • b) Separate co-authors’ names by commas.
    • c) Last two co-authors’ names are separated with symbolic and (&).
    • d) Put numbers of corresponding affiliations after the last names.

    Example:

    Md. Abu Sayed Jewel^1*, Rifa Tamanna Mona & Md. Mahfuzur Rahman¹,

  • Affiliation:
    • Provide affiliations for all co-authors; and e-mail address for a corresponding author only. The affiliation must be in 10 pt. and italic letters.

    Example:

    ¹Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.
    *Corresponding author email: abujewel75@gmail.com

  • Main Text:
    • Word Limit: Abstracts must not exceed the word limit of 250 words (excluding the title, authors, and keywords). No Tables, No Figures, No References in the main body.
  • Keywords: Provide maximum 4 keywords, which should be written in bold and italics, describing the focus of your abstract.
• Abstract Writing Guidelines:
  • Introduction/Background: Provide a brief introduction to the problem, research question, or background of the study.

    Example:

    Microplastics (MP) contamination in freshwater systems is an escalating global concern, particularly in developing regions where scientific monitoring is scarce.

  • Objectives: Clearly state the research objectives or the problem being addressed.

    Example:

    This study presents the first comprehensive baseline assessment of MP pollution in the Barnoi River, focusing on the abundance, types, sizes, colors, and spatial distribution of MPs in surface water and fish.

  • Methodology: Describe the methods or approach used in the study, including study design, sampling, and data collection techniques, sampling number or population number.

    Example:

    Field sampling was conducted between February and April 2025 across five sites. Water and fish samples were analyzed using density separation and oxidative digestion (Fenton’s reagent), followed by fluorescence microscopy for MPs identification.

  • Findings: Summarize the key findings from your research or study.

    Example:

    Results revealed pronounced spatial variability in MP concentrations in water, ranging from 0.33 to 56 particles/L, with urban-industrial zones (Sites 2 and 3) exhibiting the highest levels. Fragmented plastics were dominant (63.2%), followed by fibers (27.1%), films (6.9%), and pellets (2.8%). MPs within the 2–3 mm size class were most prevalent (29.4%), and color analysis showed transparent (29%) and red (19.7%) particles to be the most abundant.

  • Future direction and/or implications: Provide a summary of the implications of your research findings and their contribution to the field.

    Example:

    The findings highlight the urgent need for improved plastic waste management, wastewater treatment, and public awareness to curb plastic contamination. It also offers valuable scientific evidence to guide policymakers in developing targeted strategies for freshwater conservation and public health protection in urbanizing areas.

  *Content must not be AI generated.