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    category="Research Library" title="Abstract Submission Guidelines" 
    subtitle="Official formatting and structural requirements for all abstract submissions to GARI conferences."
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            <p>An abstract submission is the mandatory first step toward presenting at any GARI international conference. The abstract must accurately and concisely reflect the scope, methodology, and findings of your research. The scientific committee enforces the following guidelines without exception.</p>
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                Formatting Requirements
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                    <span class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong class="text-slate-900">File Format:</strong> Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx) exclusively. PDF will not be accepted at the abstract stage.</span>
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                    <span class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong class="text-slate-900">Word Count:</strong> Abstract body text must be between <strong>250 to 300 words</strong> — strictly enforced.</span>
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                    <span class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong class="text-slate-900">Font & Size:</strong> Times New Roman, 12-point on all content. Section headings may be 14pt bold.</span>
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                    <span class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong class="text-slate-900">Margins:</strong> 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides — Top, Bottom, Left and Right.</span>
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                    <span class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong class="text-slate-900">Title:</strong> Concise, informative and must not exceed 15 words. Centered, bold.</span>
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                    <span class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong class="text-slate-900">Keywords:</strong> Exactly 3 to 5 keywords immediately following the abstract text, comma-separated.</span>
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                Required Content Structure
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            <p class="text-slate-600 text-sm mb-6 leading-relaxed">The abstract must function as a standalone document. A reader must be able to understand the complete research without accessing the full paper. Ensure the following four elements are explicitly addressed:</p>
            
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                        <h4 class="font-bold text-slate-900 mb-1">Background / Introduction</h4>
                        <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">A clear and brief statement of the research problem, existing gaps in the literature, and the primary objective of the study.</p>
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                        <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">The overarching methods, tools, analytical frameworks, questionnaires, or data sources utilized.</p>
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                        <h4 class="font-bold text-slate-900 mb-1">Results</h4>
                        <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">An explicit summary of the primary empirical findings. Do not write "results will be presented." State the results.</p>
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                        <h4 class="font-bold text-slate-900 mb-1">Conclusion</h4>
                        <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">The significance of the study, limitations of the research, and potential avenues for future work.</p>
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                Peer Review Process
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            <p class="text-slate-500 text-sm leading-relaxed mb-8">GARI employs a rigorous <strong class="text-slate-700">double-blind peer review</strong> methodology to ensure fairness and academic integrity. All identifying details of the author(s) are fully concealed from reviewers.</p>

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                    <span class="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-slate-400 mb-1">Phase 1</span>
                    <h4 class="font-bold text-slate-900 text-base mb-2">Secretariat Screening</h4>
                    <p class="text-xs text-slate-500 leading-relaxed mb-4">Format compliance check, Turnitin plagiarism screening, and scope validation.</p>
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                    <span class="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-slate-400 mb-1">Phase 2</span>
                    <h4 class="font-bold text-slate-900 text-base mb-2">Double-Blind Review</h4>
                    <p class="text-xs text-slate-500 leading-relaxed mb-4">Two independent PhD reviewers assess your abstract without knowledge of author identity.</p>
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                    <span class="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-slate-400 mb-1">Phase 3</span>
                    <h4 class="font-bold text-slate-900 text-base mb-2">Formal Notification</h4>
                    <p class="text-xs text-slate-500 leading-relaxed mb-4">Letter of Acceptance (LOA) or detailed rejection feedback is emailed to the corresponding author.</p>
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                        <i class="fas fa-check-circle text-emerald-500"></i> Final Step
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                <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">Upon acceptance, you will receive an <strong>LOA</strong> and a payment invoice within 3 days. Full paper submission (if required for publication) must be completed within 30 days of the LOA date.</p>
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                <p class="text-brand-400 font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-widest mb-1">Templates</p>
                <h3 class="text-white font-bold text-xl mb-1">Download the Official Abstract Template</h3>
                <p class="text-slate-400 text-sm">Pre-formatted MS Word template with all required styles applied.</p>
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                    <p class="text-lg font-bold text-white">Within 30 Days after LOA</p>
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            <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">Early notification of acceptance for abstract/papers submitted before the deadline will be provided on a rolling basis within 21 days on a FIFO (First In, First Out) basis.</p>
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