Call for Papers

Call for Papers

2014 ISIS World/IAABR-MANILA International Multidisciplinary Academic Conferences

Theme: Promoting Global Progress and Excellence in Academia

Organized by Institute of Strategic and International Studies-ISIS^TMAnd

International Academy for Advancement of Business Research-IAABR^TM

Hosted by University of the East, Manila, The Philippines

Dates: NOVEMBER 5^th-7^th, 2014
Place: MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES
CENTURY PARK HOTEL (5-star)
Address: 599 P. Ocampo Street, Malate - MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES
The Conference Hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Philippine International Convention Centre. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Century Park Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Vito Cruz LRT Station. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is only 4 miles away.
Deeply discounted rooms are still available at the Century Park Hotel for the ISIS/IAABR-Manila Conference Participants!

Please visit our Website www.ISISWorld.org for regular updates on ourfuture conferences:
Miami Beach, Florida: January 4-6, 2015
Key West, Florida: March 15-17, 2015
Paris, France: May 18-20, 2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: July 5-7, 2015
Orlando, Florida: August 20-22, 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada: October 25-27, 2015
We are proud to announce The Keynote Address at the Las Vegas Conference will be delivered by Prof. Dr. Rosalie L. Tung, the Ming and Stella Wong Chaired Professor of International Business at Simon Fraser University (Canada); formerly the President of the Academy of Management in 2003-2004 and past President in 2004-2005; at present, Dr. Tung is the President-Elect of the Academy of International Business; and she has also been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, as a Fellow of the Academy of Management, and as a Fellow of the Academy of International Business, among numerous other high-level professional accomplishments.
The ISIS/IAABR MANILA Conferences (November 5-7, 2014) offer the expected participants from around the World the popular ISIS World 2 FOR 1 ADVANTAGE: 2 OPPORTUNITIES (an OPPORTUNITY to PUBLISH your accepted paper in one of ISIS peer-refereed publications + an OPPORTUNITY to PRESENT the results of your work at an INTERNATIONAL FORUM) for 1 LOW FEE!!!
The Editors and Editorial Board Members of the ISIS/IAABR journals are truly distinguished faculty, who earned their Doctoral degrees from leading academic institutions, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and who are holders of numerous international awards, among which is the recognition as "The Most Outstanding World Researcher". All members of the ISIS/IABR Academic Boards represent recognized universities from all continents.

MANILA is the capital of the Philippines. Listed as a Global City by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network, it has its strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport making it the historical, cultural, political, economic and educational center of the Philippines. Dubbed “The Perl of the Orient”, Manila attracts over 1 million tourists each year. Major destinations include the walled city of Intramuros, museums such as the National Museum of the Philippines, and other tourist attractions including Ermita, Santa Cruz, Chinatown, and events such as the Feast of Black Nazarene, free performances in Rizal Park and events within the Cultural Center of the Philippines, located close to the Conference Hotel.
Journals Sponsoring 2014 ISIS/IAABR International Multidisciplinary Academic Conferences in MANILA:

· Journal of Strategic and International Studies· Review of Strategic and International Studies· Journal of Academy for Advancement of Business Research· Review of Business and Economic Studies· Review of Social Studies, Law, and Psychology

Please note that all papers submitted for publication to any of the above journals will be double-blind, peer reviewed before a decision for a journal (or Conference Proceedings) publication is made. It is also possible that a paper is accepted only for a conference presentation. To be sure, incorporating reviewer comments will make many submitted papers improve to publication quality! Selected papers will be published in JSIS, the flagship journal of ISIS with an acceptance rate of 12% (this information is current as of August 1^st, 2014).
Papers related to all areas of Accounting, Banking, Business Ethics, Communication & Media, e-Business, e-Government, e-Learning, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Environment & Life Sciences, Entrepreneurship,Finance, Gender Studies, Globalization, Human Resources, IT, Law & Legal Studies, Leadership, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Security Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sustainable Development, and Women Studies are invited for the above international conferences, which is expected to be attended by authors from nearly all parts of the World. People without papers can also participate in these conferences, and they are invited to serve as session chairs or discussants, as well as informal contributors to the academic quality of this international event.
To submit your full paper or abstract for these conference, please email it as an attachment (acceptable formats are .doc and .docx;) toConference@ISISWorld.org (Please put the words “MANILA CONFERENCE” in the Subject line of your message). All conference submissions will be double blind peer-refereed by members of the Conference Review Committee. Authors will be notified of the review outcome within 3-4 weeks after the arrival of their submissions.
FULL PAPERS submitted by OCTOBER 5^TH, 2014 will be considered for publication in one of the double-blind, peer-refereed Journals Sponsoring 2014 ISIS/IAABR-Manila International Multidisciplinary Academic Conferences or the refereed Conference Proceedings with ISBN number. The authors of these articles will receive their publications in person while still attending the ISIS/IAABR conferences in Manila (one copy per a registered participant will be provided free of charge), as long as they satisfy all Editorial requirements or provide a clear explanation stating why (some of) these requirements can’t be done.
Authors of ABSTRACTS submitted by OCTOBER 15^TH, and which would meet the selection criteria of the Conference Review Committee, will be given the chance to present their work in progress at the ISIS/IAABR Conferences inManila.These abstracts will be published in a separate section of the refereedConference Proceedings. If the authors decide to complete their work in progress after the conferences in Manila, they could also submit theirCOMPLETED PAPERS by February 15^th, 2015, in order to be considered for publication in a later issue of one of the double-blind, peer-refereed ISIS Journals (again subject to meeting all Editorial Requirements).
Authors, who could NOT travel to Manila for visa or other reasons, mayPARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY in the ISIS/IAABR conferences, and these authors will have the same publication opportunities, as the regular conference presenters.
Regular Registration Deadline: OCTOBER 15^TH, 2014
The regular registration fee is €295 (the reduced registration fee for virtual participants via Skype is €275), and the regular registration fee includes: 1) the popular ISIS 2 FOR 1 ADVANTAGE: 2 OPPORTUNITIES (an OPPORTUNITY to PUBLISH your accepted paper in one of ISIS peer-refereed publications + an OPPORTUNITY to PRESENT the results of your work at an INTERNATIONAL FORUM) for 1 LOW FEE; 2) one printed issue of the journal or Proceedings CD containing your paper; 3) an Official Certificate for International Conference participation; 4) the Conference Luncheon and Keynote Address; 5) Attending all Conference sessions 6) Attending all Social and Networking events; 7) Attending the Welcome Reception and Coffee Breaks; 8) Listing of your presentation in the program; 9) an Opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and network with your international colleagues in a friendly environment + 10) Explore Manila,"The Pearl of the Orient"!

Conference Chair: Prof. Dr. Ester Albano Garcia, President, University of the East, Manila, The Philippines