(Reminder--My apologies for any duplication)
Final Call (and 15-day Deadline Extension) For Papers
Reviewers And Moderators
(Papers sought in all Business Disciplines, Learning, and Academic Administration)
Conference: 3rd Annual Academic Business World International Conference
Conference Dates: May 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2007
Conference Location: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Nashville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state></st1:place> at the legendary Opryland Hotel
Submission Deadline: Full Papers-May 15, 2007 (If your paper will not be ready by then, you may submit an abstract and finish the paper later)
Submission Guidelines: http://abwic.org/Submissions/guidelines.htm
Conference Website: http://ABWIC.org
Submit Papers to: Submissions@ABWIC.org
ABOUT ABW:
Academic Business World (ABW) sponsors an annual international conference for the exchange of research ideas and practices within the three domains listed below (business disciplines, learning, and administration). The aim of the Academic Business World International Conferences is to provide a forum for the discussion of research within business and reference disciplines in education and the social sciences as well as research and experiences in learning and administration in higher education. We wish to promote inclusiveness in research by offering a peer-reviewed venue for the discussion of research in early stages as well as research that may differ from 'traditional' paradigms. A secondary but important objective of each conference is to encourage the cross pollination of ideas by bringing professors from multiple disciplines and backgrounds together for social and intellectual interaction.
PARTICIPATION:
If you are interested in moderating a session or reviewing submitted papers,
please contact Dr. Edd R. Joyner (Conference Chair) at eddjoyner@charter.net Please include the broadest academic areas you feel comfortable reviewing.
PAPERS:
Academic Business World seeks the submission of papers in all of the following three domains:
BUSINESS DISCIPLINES
Papers in all traditional areas of business (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, etc.) as well as any of the reference disciplines are solicited, with particular emphasis on papers in early development stages and papers involved with non-traditional paradigms.
LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Learning oriented papers that describe new or innovative practices in classroom, laboratory, online, face-to-face, distance learning, or other learning environments in higher education are encouraged. Manuscripts that develop a more theoretical focus on teaching/learning are also desired. The discipline involved (accounting, engineering, art, education, etc) should not be the main focus, but rather the primary focus should be on the learning technique/practice.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Administration oriented papers that focus on new or innovative practices in the operation of any academic unit in higher education are wanted. Topics may include: adjunct vs. full-time issues; budget equity with other units; any accreditation issue; finding good faculty; teaching vs. research issues; assessing programs, faculty, students; academic freedom issues; and others. Please do not view this list as exhaustive; papers in all areas of academic administration are sought.
REVIEW PROCESS:
All papers will be blind reviewed by three or more peer reviewers. In support of our stated goal of inclusiveness, the targeted acceptance rate is 75-80 percent. Authors will normally be notified of the status of their papers within 2-weeks of submission. Accepted articles will be published in the refereed conference proceedings.
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATION OUTLINES:
While only full papers are eligible for publications in the Journals listed below, Abstracts and Presentation Outlines are welcome for presentation at the conference.
JOURNALS ASSOCIATED WITH ABW:
The best papers, as rated by reviewers, will be published (subject to possible revision to meet publication standards) in one of the following journals:
International Journal of Academic Business World (IJABW). IJABW is a peer-reviewed journal in its first year of publication and has been accepted for listing in a forthcoming Cabell's directory of publishing opportunities.
The Journal of Learning in Higher Education (JLHE). JLHE is a peer-reviewed journal in its third year of publication and is listed in the 7th and 8th Editions of Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Educational Psychology and Administration.
The Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education (JAAHE). JAAHE is in its third year of publication and is listed in the 7th and 8th Editions of Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Educational Psychology and Administration.
Dr. Edd R. Joyner, ABW Conference Chair
edd.joyner@baker.edu or EddJoyner@charter.net