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Call For Extended Abstracts

Research Streams:

We are inviting extended abstracts of doctoral research from a range of Research Streams. We also welcome doctoral research topics that are not listed below but relate to the broad disciplines of management, marketing, accounting, economics, and finance.

  • Smart decision-making in business
  • Sustainable supply chains and operations
  • Social media marketing
  • Technology adoption
  • Strategic Management and leadership
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Green Finance
  • Circular Economy
  • Corporate Governance
  • Carbon and water management for sustainability
  • Social robot interactions
  • Business resilience and viability
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Human resources management
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Banking and Finance
  • Economic Development
  • Business Education
  • International Business
  • Property management
  • Sports management
  • Charitable Giving

Extended Abstract Submissions:

The call for extended abstracts is now closed

Guidelines for Presenters:

  • Presentation Time:
    • Each presenter is allocated 15 minutes to present their research, followed by a 15 minute Q&A session.
  • Slide Limit:
    • Presenters are advised to prepare no more than 15 slides to ensure concise and focused delivery.
  • Content Management:
    • Slides should be clear, well organised, and support the key points of your presentation.
  • Time Management:
    • Adherence to the 15 minute presentation limit is important. Rehearse your presentation to ensure you can deliver the key points within 15 minutes.

Submission Format:

  • Your extended abstract should be written in English.
  • Format of the Title Page
    • Title (12 point, bold, Times New Roman)
    • Names and affiliations of the authors (Include the name and the address of the affiliated university. Also note the research student should be the first author or the corresponding author) (12 point, bold, Times New Roman)
    • Keywords (11 point, italic, Times New Roman, separated by semicolons)
  • Format of the extended abstract
    • 2 - 3 Pages (Inclusive of references)
    • Double-spaced, 11 point , Times New Roman
    • Structure
      • Introduction (briefly presents why the topic is important with a brief background)
      • Literature review ( presents a brief literature review)
      • Methodology (describes the methodology adopted in the research study)
      • Results (presents the results achieved so far in the research study – not the expected results)
      • Implications to theory and practice (describes the potential impact of the findings on both theory and practice)
      • Conclusion
      • References
  • Review your extended abstract and check for writing errors and the accuracy of the contents before you submit via the link.

*All extended abstracts will be subject to a peer review process.

*All accepted extended abstracts will be published online by the School of Business at Western Sydney University. Please inform the Conference Chairs at the time of acceptance if you do not wish your extended abstract to be published.

For more information, please contact the conference organisers at DoctoralBusiness_Conf@westernsydney.edu.au