Journal of Amhara - JA
Affiliate of Amhara Professional Union
"Preserving Heritage, Advancing Wisdom, Inspiring Future"
Call for Papers and Abstract Submission Guideline
1st International Scientific Conference on Amhara Survival Struggle
Date: March 22 and 23, 2025, Washington DC.
Theme: “Preserving Heritage, Defending Rights: Scientific Insights into the Amhara People’s Fight for Justice and Survival”
Objectives of the Scientific Conference on Amhara Survival Struggle
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Understanding the Magnitude of Violence Against the Amhara People
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Analyze the scale, patterns, and historical context of violence targeting the Amhara population.
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Examining Anti-Amhara Narratives
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Delve into the depth, origins, and dissemination of anti-Amhara rhetoric and assess its implications within Ethiopian political systems and its ripple effects internationally.
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Insights into the Amhara Struggle for Justice and Survival
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Explore the ongoing efforts, challenges, and strategies employed by the Amhara community to address injustices and secure their survival.
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Assessing Socioeconomic Marginalization
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Evaluate the extent of social, economic, and political marginalization faced by the Amhara people and its impacts on their development and well-being.
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Developing Evidence-Based Policy and Strategic Recommendations
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Provide actionable, research-driven policy suggestions and strategies aimed at stopping violence, promoting equity, and securing justice for the Amhara people.
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Topics of interest
We invite the submission of abstracts and research papers on a range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
History and Heritage
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Historical analysis of Amhara heritage and challenges linked to survival struggles, such as the 16th-century conflicts.
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The Amhara challenges during the “Derg” and EPRDF regimes.
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Amhara as a target for hate narratives in connection to Ethiopia’s Adwa Victory.
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Transition from monarchy to politics: its influence on Amhara leadership and representation.
Socioeconomic Challenges
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Economic marginalization and its impacts on Amhara communities.
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Access to humanitarian aid in conflict zones and the role of international NGOs.
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State-sponsored violence and its effects on Amhara society.
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Examination of TPLF/Prosperity Party’s “አማራን ማህበራዊ እረፍት መንሳት” strategy and its implications.
Human Rights and Justice
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The magnitude and challenges of Amhara suffering and instances of Amhara genocide.
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The role of the Amhara diaspora community and civil society in advocating for Amhara rights—lessons from global movements.
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The application of international law in protecting individual and collective Amhara rights: case studies and challenges.
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The international community and the media’s insufficient response to the Amhara survival struggle.
Political Dynamics and Security
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The rise of anti-Amhara political narratives: drivers and dynamics.
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Current leadership in the Amhara survival struggle and future pathways.
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The past, present, and future trajectory of Amhara survival efforts.
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The role of political advocacy and media in addressing the Amhara struggle.
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Geopolitical influences on the Amhara struggle for survival.
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Youth empowerment and leadership in the Amhara survival movement.
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Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the Amhara struggle.
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Research gaps and priorities for addressing Amhara rights and survival.
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Conflict resolution strategies and fostering unity among various Amhara groups.
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
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Innovative and impactful practices in the Amhara survival struggle, including advocacy, community engagement, and humanitarian aid.
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Exemplary organizational strategies and mobilization efforts for the Amhara cause, both within Ethiopia and in the diaspora.
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Best interventions in conflict resolution and leadership harmonization among Amhara organizations.
We encourage submissions that provide evidence-based insights, propose innovative solutions, or highlight successful strategies and initiatives. Contributions from interdisciplinary perspectives are particularly welcome.
Author Guidelines
Feature articles include theoretical analyses and reports of original research. All the articles should connect theory, research, and practice. Submissions are evaluated along the following criteria:
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Relevance and importance to JA readers or conference
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Adequacy of conceptual framework
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Appropriateness and competence of method
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Reasonableness of interpretations and conclusions
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Links between theory, research, or policy and practice
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Clarity of organization and vigor of style
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Originality of contribution
Formatting and Submission Guideline
Abstracts Submission Format:
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All abstracts must be submitted electronically (email journalofamhara@gmail.com or link 2).
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The abstract body should not exceed 350 words.
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Tables, graphs, and images are not permitted in the abstract submission but are encouraged to be included in the oral or poster presentations.
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The abstract should cover introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusions/recommendations.
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The abstract can be written in English or Amharic.
The selected abstracts for oral and poster presentation will be shared during the conference and published in the conference proceedings. Additionally, the full manuscript may be published if the abstract is selected. We highly recommend that you review this material before you submit to help ensure you include all the information you need for a successful submission.
Oral or Poster or Manuscript Submission Format:
Articles submitted to JA should be between 5,000 to 8,000 words. It should be accompanied by an abstract consisting of 200 - 350 words. The submitted article should cover introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusions. The abstract should be written in italic. Below the abstract, the author(s) should provide 3- 5 keywords with the font size 11.
To facilitate the blind review process, author’s names (without academic titles), institutional affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author should appear only on a detachable cover sheet.
Author(s) should include a short bio, in not more than 70 words.
The submitted article should be written in English or Amharic in single space, using Microsoft Word, font size 12, Times New Roman, 2.54 in all sides.
The sources cited in the body of the manuscript should appear in the reference, and all sources appearing in the reference should be cited in the body of the article.
Format of research paper will be sent to the author once the paper has passed the initial screening.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to make editorial changes to any manuscript accepted for publication to enhance clarity and style.
The editorial board has the final decision to accept or decline papers.
In case of multiple authors, indicate which one is the corresponding author AND provide email address or a mobile telephone number for the corresponding author.
Organization of Presentation or Manuscript
Title
The title should be a concise and informative description of the work that accurately reflects the main scope and content of the paper. It should be no more than 12 words in length. Abbreviations and formulas should be avoided where possible.
List of authors, their affiliations and email addresses
Please indicate the full names and affiliations of all the authors clearly. Affiliations should include department, university, country, and, if available, and the e-mail address. One of the authors should be designated as the corresponding author, and their email address needs to be included.
Keywords
The author should provide appropriate and short keywords Immediately after the abstract. The maximum number of the keywords is 5. Listing your keywords will help researchers find your work in databases.
Abstract
Abstract should state briefly the purpose of the research, design/methodology/approach, the main results and major conclusions. It should not exceed 350 words. No citations should be included in the abstract.
Introduction
This section should be concise and define the background and significance of the research by considering the relevant literature, particularly the most recent publications. When preparing the introduction, please bear in mind that some readers will not be experts in your field of research.
Literature Review
This section is dedicated to the significant literature resources that contributed to the research. The author should survey scholarly articles, books and other sources relevant to the area of research, providing a description, summary, and critical evaluation of each work.
Methodology
This section should contain detailed information about the procedures and steps followed in the study. It can be divided into subsections if several methods are described.
Results and Discussion
This section is a comparative or descriptive analysis of the study based on the results/findings, previous literature, etc. The results should be offered in a logical sequence, given the most important findings first and addressing the stated objectives of the study. The author should deal only with new or important aspects of the results obtained. The relevance of the findings in the context of existing literature or contemporary practice should be addressed as well.
Conclusion
The author should clearly explain the important conclusions of the research highlighting its significance and relevance.
References
References used in the paper should follow the APA style and carefully checked for accuracy and consistency. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list and vice versa.
Important dates
Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2024
Late Breaking Abstract Submission deadline: January 15, 2024
Notification of acceptance: February 15, 2025
Oral presentation submission deadline: February 28, 2025
Poster Presentation Submission deadline: February 28, 2025
Best Practice Poster Presentation Submission deadline: March 5, 2025
Full paper submission deadline for publication: April 30, 2025
Publication opportunity
Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers may be invited for publication in a special issue of the journal of Amhara.
Please contact us via email at journalofamhara@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help.
Abstract or Presentation online submission link: Link 2
Conference Attendance Registration link: Link 3