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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

2014 COSTA RICA GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND FINANCE (GCBF)



2014 GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND FINANCE
San Jose, Costa Rica, May 27-30, 2014

You are invited to participate in The 2014 Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF) - San Jose, Costa Rica. The Conference, sponsored by The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC (IBFR), will be held from May 27-30, 2014 at the Wyndham Herradura San Jose. Costa Rica is often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America and was recently identified in an international study as the happiest place on earth. Costa Rica is a world renowned cultural and environmental destination with tremendous diversity. It has an active volcano, beautiful mountain ranges, world class beaches, abundant rainforest, and many other attractions. Many of these attractions are a day trip from the conference hotel. Visit our website at www.theibfr.com/costaricainfo.htm and www.theibfr.com/herradura.htm for additional information. A detailed call for papers is available at: www.theibfr.com/costarica-call.htm.

The conference provides an excellent venue for you to present your research and receive quality feedback. Theoretical and empirical papers in all areas of finance, economics, accounting, auditing, business, marketing, management, MIS, public administration, business law, business education, agribusiness, health care administration and related fields are welcome. Case studies in all areas of business, finance and related fields are also welcome. Papers do not need to be global in nature. English and Spanish language sessions will be offered. An Internet Session will be offered for those unable to make the trip to Costa Rica.

SHARE THIS CALL
We request that you kindly share this call with your colleagues. A detailed call for papers is available at www.theibfr.com/conference.htm

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Refereed conference proceedings are distributed through ProQuest ABI/Inform, EbscoHost and online. The Conference is affiliated with seven peer-reviewed journals: The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, International Journal of Management and Marketing Research, Global Journal of Business Research, Accounting and Taxation, Business Education and Accreditation, Review of Business and Finance Studies, Revista Internacional Administración & Finanzas and Revista Global de Negocios. Please visit our website for journal specific distribution, indexing and ranking information, including: Australian Business Deans Council, Cabell's Directory, Ulrich's Directory, The American Economic Association's JEL and other. The journals are distributed in print and through, EbscoHost, Proquest ABI/inform and Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

Papers honored with the Outstanding Research Award at the conference will be offered publication in one of our journals. In addition, papers receiving the Best Paper in Session Award are reviewed for possible journal publication.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission for presentation consideration: March 15, 2014
Regular registration and Payment Receipt: March 28, 2014
Award and proceedings submissions: April 8, 2014
Final Payment Deadline: April 22, 2014
Hotel Reservations Deadline: April 22, 2014

USEFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Detailed Call for Papers: www.theibfr.com/costarica-call.htm
Submissions for presentation consideration: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm
Hotel Information: www.theibfr.com/herradura.htm
Registration: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm
Accepted forms of payment: www.theibfr.com/paymentmethods.htm
General inquiries: admin@theibfr.com

SUBMISSIONS FOR PRESENTATION CONSIDERATION
Submit a 200-word abstract or full paper at: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm. Early submissions are greatly appreciated. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word.

CONFERENCE FEES
All attending participants must register and pay the non-refundable, nontransferable registration fee. Conference registration is 340 USD for presenting and non-presenting attendees. The registration fee for full-time students is 310 USD. There is an USD 80 fee for each additional paper. A 50 USD late fee applies for registration fees received after the regular payment deadline. If your payment is not received by the final payment deadline, your participation will be cancelled. The registration form and payment methods are available at: www.theIBFR.com/cs.htm

SPONSORED FOOD AND BEVERAGE
During the reception, Hors d'ouevres and soft drinks will be provided by the Institute for Business and Finance Research. The networking luncheon will be sponsored by Accounting and Taxation. The award banquet will be sponsored by The International Journal of Business and Finance Research and Business Education and Accreditation. Additional luncheon and banquet tickets are available for purchase for those participants attending with a guest(s) or spouse. The price per ticket is 30 USD. These tickets are not available to non-registered co-authors.

HOTEL INFORMATION
We encourage you to stay at the conference hotels and arrange for your lodging early. Hotel rates for the Costa Rica conference start at 110 USD per night. Visit our website, www.theibfr.com for additional information.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATIONS
Please visit our website at for detailed information at www.theibfr.com/costarica-call.htm

Conference on Corruption @ The New School in NYC

CORRUPTION
The New School's Center for Public Scholarship presents the 30th Social Research conference
Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22, 2013
The New School (Theresa Lang Student Center at 55 West 13th Street and the John Tishman Auditorium at 66 West 12th Street, NYC)

There is hardly anywhere one can look, in political or corporate life in the United States and around the world where corruption and the serious damage it causes is not painfully evident. At this conference, policy makers, historians, lawyers, and scholars will examine the private and public systems affected by rampant corruption and discuss how transparency and accountability protocols could serve to at least reduce, if not eliminate, the kinds of corruption we all live with.

The keynote address will be given by *Peter Eigen*, Founder and Chair of Transparency International and Honorary Professor of Political Science at the Freie Universität in Berlin.

Conference participants include James Jacobs, Michael Johnston, Sheila Krumholz, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Susan Rose-Ackerman, Bo Rothstein, Alan Ryan, Debra Satz and Richard White. The complete conference program and speakers' bios are available online.

WEBSITE—WWW.NEWSCHOOL.EDU/CPS/CORRUPTION

http://listrakenews.newschool.edu/q/7_TrTFPtWymVRFjlfrlq1qbhXamtVPgP1JvzYBysocIWscZQH0_1Xz5tp
TICKETS—$35 FOR FULL CONFERENCE + SPECIAL ISSUE
$12 PER SESSION + SPECIAL ISSUE
FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS, NEW SCHOOL ALUMNI, FACULTY, AND STAFF

PROCEEDINGS—SOCIAL RESEARCH, VOLUME 80, NUMBER 4 (WINTER 2014) (Regularly $18)

CONTACT—cps@newschool.edu or 917-534-9330



SIBR 2014 Bangkok Conference on Interdisciplinary Business and Economics Research: Advancing Knowledge from Interdisciplinary Perspectives



SIBR 2014 Bangkok Conference on Interdisciplinary Business and Economics Research
Conference date: June 5-7, 2014.
Conference venue: Bangkok, Thailand.
Organizers: Society of Interdisciplinary Business Research and Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University.
Deadline for paper/abstract submission: March 21, 2014.
Call for paper: http://sibresearch.org/sibr-conference-call-for-paper.html

SCOPE AND PURPOSE: SIBR Conference brings together researchers from the full range of business and economics disciplines to share latest research findings and brainstorm new research ideas across disciplines. It is a unique forum for researchers with cross-disciplinary interests to meet and interact. Research papers/abstracts cutting across business and non-business disciplines are also welcome.

PUBLICATION: All papers/abstracts accepted for the conference will be published at the SIBR Conference Proceedings (ISSN: 2223-5078). Refereed journals edited by SIBR Committee members will publish special issues featuring selected papers from the conference.

SUBMISSION: Submit papers/abstracts by following the guidelines at:
http://sibresearch.org/online-submission.html

PAST EVENTS: Visit the archive of our past conferences (since 2011) at:
http://sibresearch.org/past-conferences.html

ENQUIRY: secretary@sibresearch.org

National Seminar @ Department of Political Science, Government Brennen College

Greetings from Thalassery!

Dear Sir/Ma'm


We would like to invite your esteemed presence in the impending national seminar on "
Changing Dimensions of party Politics in India". One Day National Seminar on 10 January 2014,organised by Department of Political Science, Government Brennen College, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India.

You may either Chair a Session or make an Invited lecture or present a paper as you prefer.

The seminar is sponsored by DCE, Government of Kerala, and is scheduled on 10 January 2014. The quality papers will be published with ISBN Number. The details of seminar topic and the theme is available on the link given below.

Blog:-  

(2) http://bijugayu.blogspot.in/

(2) http://bijugayu.blogspot.in/2013/10/one-day-national-seminar-on-changing_28.html#.Um6DK1O3VTA

Accommodation, TA and Remuneration will be provided as per government norms to resource persons, Invited lectures and chairs (National).

Participant will be provided, TA and DA. Accommodation will be provided if requested. Only teaching faculties from Kerala can be participant.


Please, if interested, do reply to our email, blog post or Facebook update.

With kindest regards

Convenor

Biju P R
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Political Science
Govt. Brennen College
Thalassery
Kannur
Kerala.
9847477116

bijugayu@gmail.com



Workshop on Research Methodology @ Indian Institute of Plantation Management

Thursday, October 24, 2013

INTCESS14 - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES


FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS: INTCESS14 - International Conference on Education and Social Sciences

Istanbul, Turkey

3rd, 4th and 5th of February, 2014.

Website: http://www.intcess14.org/

Organized by: OCERINT - International Organization Center of Academic Research


FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS:

You are invited to participate in INTCESS14 - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES that will be held in ISTANBUL, Turkey on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of February, 2014.

INTCESS14 is an interdisciplinary international conference that provides the ideal opportunity to bring together professors, researchers and high education students of different disciplines, discuss new issues, and discover the most recent development and trends in education, social sciences and humanities in a multicultural atmosphere.

AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT:

You will be able to share all your experiences with other experts in a truly international atmosphere. This conference will be held at international level. Plenty of participants from different countries all over the world are expected to attend.

THE CONFERENCE TOPICS:

Include, but are not limited to:
Education, Methodology of Social Sciences, Management, Finance, Economy, Politics, Communication, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Culture, Humanities (Linguistics, History, Literature, Geography, Anthropology, Music, Arts, Philosophy, Archeology, Architecture, Religion, American Studies, African Studies, Asia Studies, European Studies, Religious Studies, Museum and Heritage, Poetry) and others..

IMPORTANT DATES FOR PAPERS:

- Abstract Submission Deadline: November 11th, 2013
- Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: November 18th, 2013
- Final Paper Submission Deadline: December 16th, 2013 (included)
- Registration deadline for Authors: December 16th, 2013 (included)
- Conference Dates: 3rd 4th and 5th of February, 2014, Istanbul (Turkey)

PUBLICATION:

All the accepted full papers are going to be published in the e-proceedings book with an ISBN number.
INTCESS14 final paper proceedings also will be sent to be reviewed for their publishing as INTCESS14 conference book to CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS PUBLISHING
INTCESS14 Publications will be included in Google Scholar and sent to be reviewed for their inclusion in the ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index.

VENUE:

Istanbul (Turkey) is one of the most impressive cities in the world: unique for its culture, historical and artistic richness, cultural and musical events of all kinds, lovely weather in winter and tasty gastronomy.
Istanbul is one of the world's great cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: it lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait - the Bosphorus. Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years, and ever since its establishment on this strategic junction of lands and seas, the city has been a crucial trade center.

We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul.

Sincerely,

INTCESS14 Organizing Committee

Conference website: http://www.intcess14.org/

Enquiries:

intcess14@ocerint.org

intoffice@ocerint.org

Research Conference Seminar

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Recruitment Advertisement Research Officer/ Assistant Professor in AERC

The 2014 Clute Institute International Academic Conference in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, United States of America

Please join The Clute Institute for our 56th conference at the 2014 Clute Institute International Academic Conference in San Antonio, March 16-18, 2014 convening at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

WE OFFER SIX TRACKS:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering Education
- Energy Policy
- Health Sciences

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A CLUTE CONFERENCE:
- 29 years of publishing experience
- 15 academic journals published in business, economics, education, energy policy, engineering, and health sciences
- Submitted journal manuscripts are double-blind, peer reviewed
- Published journal articles viewed online over 4.4 million times
- Over 7,500 journal manuscripts published
- Accepted journal and conference articles are published with open access
- Over 50 conferences hosted
- Over 15,000 conference papers presented
- Typically over 50 countries are represented at each conference
- Published or presented papers by authors from 7 of the top 10 US colleges (Forbes 2011 list)
- Published or presented papers by authors from 64 of the top 100 US colleges (Forbes 2011 list)

FOR MORE INFORMATION
visit our website at www.CluteInstitute.com email us at Staff@CluteInstitute.com

Enquiries: Staff@CluteInstitute.com
Web address: http://cluteinstitute.com/conferences/2014SAconf.html
Sponsored by: The Clute Institute

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS: International Business and Social Sciences Research Conference


FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS

International Business and Social Sciences Research Conference

Date: 16 - 17 December, 2013

Venue: Hotel Marriott Casamagna, Cancun, Mexico

EXTENDED Submission Deadline: 1 November, 2013

Registration Deadline: 22 November, 2013

Email: papsconfo@gmail.com

Website: www.cancunconfo.com

The above 2-day annual international gathering intends to bring together academics and researchers from all over the world to exchange and share their knowledge, experiences and research results about all broad areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economic, Management and Marketing, Business Law, Business Ethics, Business Educations and e-business. People without papers can also participate in this conference. This conference is organised by American Research and Publication International, USA and World Business Institute, Australia and sponsored by nine international peer reviewed journals.

In addition to mainstream session in English language, there will be special session for papers written in Spanish language.

Submission and Review Guidelines:

Please submit your abstract and/or full paper by clicking on the "Submit Paper" link by the submission deadline. Please note you can submit paper any time before and including 1 November, 2013. All abstracts and /or full papers which will be reviewed anonymously and review outcome will be announced within 2 weeks after receipt of the paper. Please see the submission guidelines relating to how to submit your paper. You are also welcome to participate as session chair and such contribution will be mentioned in participation certificate.

Benefits and Publication Opportunity:

There are many benefits you can enjoy if you attend this conference:
- Publication opportunity in nine refereed journals: Journal of Business and Policy Research. Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Global Review of Accounting and Finance, World Journal of Management, Global Economy and Finance Journal, International Review of Business Research Papers, World Review of Business Research and World Journal of Social Sciences and Journal of Islamic Finance and Business Research subject to compliance to review report, editorial comments, conference feedback and payment of applicable publication fees.
Publication takes no more than 6-9 months.
- Best Paper Award announced from a block of 10 papers in each track and will be published in any of the above journals and a certificate will be issued at the conference dinner as well as a WBI Fellowship entitling you to discounts on future conferences.
- Written Review report to assist you to improve the paper (unlike other conferences)
- Publication in refereed conference proceedings (online) with ISBN
- Day-long feedings including buffet lunch and Conference Dinner (optional)

Important Deadlines:

Submission Deadline: 1 November, 2013
Registration Deadline: 22 November 2013
Review Outcome: Within 2 weeks after receipt of paper
Last Day to Send Full Papers: 22 November, 2013

Further Information:

Please click on the links provided on the website for more information.

Send your paper to: Dr. Mohammad Z.Hoque via email papsconfo@gmail.com

Program Chair:

Professor Marisol Cen Caamal, Universidad Anahuac Mayab, Mexico

Jobs @ Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences

Jobs @ Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

Jobs @ Avinashilingam

Jobs @ Maharaja Sayajirao University

JOBS @ DEEN DAYAL UPADHAYA COLLEGE

Jobs @ National Institute of Health & Family Welfare

JOBS @ UNIVERSITY OF GOA

JOBS @ THE WEST BENGAL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JURIDICAL SCIENCES

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

2013 Emerging Scholars Award


The Global Water Forum (http://www.globalwaterforum.org) announces the launch of the 2013 Emerging Scholars Award.  

This annual Award is an opportunity for early-career scholars and practitioners working in water-related fields to publish an 800-1000 word article presenting their research, projects, or opinions to a global audience.  

The top three articles, as judged by a panel of leading water experts, will be awarded a monetary prize. The ten finalists will be published on the GWF site during December 2013. High-quality entries which are not selected as finalists may also be offered the opportunity to publish their articles at a later date.  

Participants are required to:  

- Submit an 800-1,000 word article relevant to the theme of 'Water Cooperation'. This broad theme encompasses many aspects of water governance, including transboundary governance, development, economic approaches to resolving water disputes, solving water security issues, among many others.  

- Be a PhD recipient or PhD candidate under 36 years of age on the date of submission.  

Applications are currently open for the 2013 Award and will close at midnight (GMT) on 18 November 2013. Details regarding submissions can be found at:http://www.globalwaterforum.org/awards/2013-emerging-scholars-award/   

All enquiries and submissions may be directed to emergingscholars@globalwaterforum.org  

We hope you and your colleagues take advantage of this opportunity to highlight your research activities.  

Kind regards,  

Paul Wyrwoll

Managing Editor, Global Water Forum
UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Governance
Australian National University  

The Global Water Forum (GWF) is an initiative of the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance at the Australian National University (ANU). The GWF is an online resource presenting evidence-based, accessible, and freely available articles concerning freshwater governance. The site also acts as a hub for internally and externally produced education resources, and as a forum for discussion regarding water issues. The central objective of the site is to build the capacity of students, policy-makers, and the general public to understand and respond to complex freshwater problems.

Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation 2014

Dear All,

Apply by January 12, 2014 (Non-US Students) OR February 16, 2014 (US Students) for the 3-week long 2014 edition of the Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation. The event will host its fifth group of young leaders in July 2014 at the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES).

A primary goal of the program focuses on creating an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future. Program elements will involve classroom instruction and hands-on training in the latest techniques of conflict resolution, mediation, and inter-cultural management. Classroom training will complement local excursions to San Diego historical attractions and cultural events including a fourth of July parade, a Padres baseball game, and a harbor cruise. Hansen Summer Institute training aims to provide participants a "leadership toolbox" for resolving conflict and building a better future for their respective countries.

ELIGIBILITY
To participate in the Hansen Summer Institute, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

NON - US STUDENTS:
(from underdeveloped countries or countries at risk of conflict)

Be under 25 years of age with at least two (2) years of college/university.
Have an academic advisor verify, in writing, the candidate's English proficiency. (Semi-finalists will be required to participate in a telephone interview. )
Have a valid international passport, with US visa, if necessary, by the time the program begins.
Preference will be given to students who have never been to the United States before but all qualified students are encouraged to apply.

US STUDENTS:
(Students from any California university)
Be under 25 years of age with at least two (2) years of college/university).
Be an active student, in good standing, at a California  college or university.

ALL APPLICANTS:
Successful applicants must demonstrate leadership potential by having worked outside of class in community service, another public service, or in a non-governmental organization. A letter of reference from such a group or organization is required.


All participants of the program are provided with:
Accomodation and meals for the duration of the program
Local ground transportation
Program materials

Non-US participants are provided with:
International airfare to and from their home city
Health insurance for the duration of the program

NB: Students will need to check with their own University advisors and departments regarding academic credit for their participation.

The program DOES NOT provide:
The cost of an international passport
Costs associated with the US visa application and interview at the US Embassy or Consulate
The cost of a US visa
Academic credit for participation in the program

2014 APPLICATION DEADLINES:
NON-US students: January 12, 2014
US students: February 16, 2014

For More Details: 
Contact Bonnie Lamb by sending am email to blamb@sandiego.edu OR visit http://www.hansensummerinstitute.org

Internship @ School of Public Policy Duke, Sanford

Postdoctoral Fellows @ International Water Management Institute

Fwd: ICERI2013 (6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation)


ICERI2013 (6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation)
Seville, Spain
November, 18th-20th, 2013
Website: www.iceri2013.org
Register now at www.iceri2013.org/registration

OVERVIEW
You are invited to participate in ICERI2013 (6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation). It will be held in Seville (Spain) on the 18th, 19th and 20th of November 2013.
ICERI will be a unique opportunity to listen to international experts and share your experiences in the fields of Education, Research and Innovation.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EVENT
ICERI is an annual meeting point for lecturers, researchers, professors, educational scientists and technologists.
You will be able to enjoy an international and multicultural atmosphere.
More than 650 delegates from 75 different countries will attend the conference.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
The conference program is already available at: www.iceri2013.org/session_overview
Also, the keynote speakers will inspire the plenary sessions. You can have a look at their details at: http://iated.org/iceri2013/keynote

OBJECTIVES
ICERI objectives are:
- Create an international forum to discuss and exchange ideas about the latest innovations in education and research, applied to all fields and disciplines
- Present and disseminate projects about education and the emerging technologies
- Share best practices and promote international partnership and cooperation

REGISTRATION
You can register to attend ICERI2013 at www.iceri2013.org/registration

VENUE
Seville certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain.
It is the home of Andalucian tradition, flamenco and bullfighting.
Seville is universally famous for being a joyous town. It is known for its narrow and medieval streets, romantic hidden plazas and its heritage of art and architecture (Roman, Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque).
Also, it is the perfect city to enjoy yourself. Take time to visit the historical monuments, enjoy the tasty traditional tapas or just relax at a Flamenco bar.
Visiting Seville will be an experience that you will never forget.

Come and experience it for yourself!

Enquiries: iceri2013@iated.org
Website: www.iceri2013.org

The 2nd Biennial Conference on Anthropology and Sustainability in Asia


The 2014 Biennial Conference on Anthropology and Sustainability in Asia

March 16-18, 2014 in Hiroshima, Japan

Under the theme of Anthropological Perspectives on Holistic Sustainability, CASA 2014 welcomes submissions on Culture, Society, Politics, Economics, Linguistics, Biology, Visual, Archaeology and other unique perspectives.

Homepage:
http://www.presdafoundation.org/anthropology-sustainability-conference/

Enquiries:
casa.secretariat@presdafoundation.org

Sponsored by: The PRESDA Foundation of Japan

Faculty @ Azim Premji University

CALL FOR PAPERS @ DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA