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Who Can Participate

Research Scholars, Postdoctoral Researchers, Early-career and Senior faculty members, as well as Industry practitioners across disciplines such as Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Social Sciences, and Sustainability, are invited to collaborate, gain visibility, build their publication portfolio, and secure international exposure.

Conference Review Process

  • The abstract will be evaluated based on the relevance to the conference tracks.
  • Post Abstract acceptance authors are invited to submit the full length paper.
  • Double-Blind Peer Review: All submissions will undergo a strict double-blind review process as per COPE guidelines to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity.
  • Expert Evaluation Panel: Reviews will be conducted by a panel of experienced national and international academicians, subject matter experts, and journal reviewers. The reviewer board is presented in the conference website.
  • Plagiarism Check: Every paper will be screened through advanced plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin/iThenticate) to maintain ethical publication practices.
  • High Acceptance Standards: Only papers that demonstrate academic rigor and innovation will be forwarded to desk level of the journal or journal recommendation. Expected acceptance rate is 20%.
  • Acceptance will be communicated post the decision.

Publication Avenues for Selected Research Work

Partnering Journals:

  • The International Journal of Logistics Management (Emerald, ABDC - A, Q1, IF 6.4)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (Wiley, ABDC - C, Q1, IF 9.1)
  • Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer, SCOPUS, SCIE, Q1, IF 4.2)
  • International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness (Springer, ABDC - C, IF 2.3)
  • The Journal of Entrepreneurship (Sage, ABDC - C, IF 1.9)

*A few more journals are yet to be confirmed.

Note: Authors of selected high-quality contributions will be invited to extend their work into full-length papers for potential submission to the journal. However, all recommended submissions must adhere to the journal's regular review policy.

Conference Proceedings and Book Series:

  • All the accepted full length papers in the conference will be published in Scopus Indexed Proceedings / Edited Book series in Wiley and Elsevier.
  • Book of Abstracts Publication with ISBN (for research pitch). / Research Pitch / Doctoral Colloquium.

Research Pitch / Doctoral Colloquium (Abstract Format)

  • 3-minute pitch session during the Conference.
  • Word Limit: 1500 Words.
  • Format: Purpose / Design - Methodology - Approach / Findings / Originality – Research Limitations / Implications - Practical - Societal Implications.
  • Eligible for Best Research Idea, Best Pitch, and Societal Impact Awards.
  • For the Template download here

Full Paper Submission (Scopus Conference Proceedings)

  • For consideration in the edited volume (Scopus Conference Proceedings).
  • Word Limit: 5000 to 6000 Words.
  • Format: Introduction & Problem Statement - Literature Review - Methodology - Findings - Discussion & Implications.
  • Eligible for Best Paper with Societal Impact & Publication Opportunity.
  • For the Template download here

Presentation Guidelines

  • 3-minute research presentation for the research pitch and 15 minutes for the full paper presentation.
  • Strictly time-bound.
  • Research Pitch – maximum 3 slides or poster (As per the attached format).
  • Full Paper – 10 minutes Presentation and 5 minutes for feedback and discussion with the panel.

EDITORIAL BOARD

  • Dr. K. Mathiyazhagan

    Head of the Research Centre & Professor, Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai

  • Dr. Isotilia Costa Melo

    Assistant Professor, ICN Business School- Paris, France

  • Dr. Veronica Scuotto

    Associate Professor Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy

  • Dr. Nachiappan Subramanian

    Professor, University of Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH

  • Dr. Mohamed Saleem Haja Nazmudeen

    Dean of Graduate Studies & Senior Assistant Professor, School of Business, University Teknologi Brunei, Brunei

  • Dr. Ngo Nguyen Quynh Nhu

    Lecturer - Faculty of Finance and Banking, Center for Application Economics Research (CAER), Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam

  • Dr. Deepak Mathivathanan

    Chair – Research & publications, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai