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EconWorld2015@Torino
| EconWorld2015@Torino 18th to 20th August 2015 Torino, Italy Dear Professor, We are pleased to announce that the World Economic Society (EconWorld), the Socio-Economic Research Institute of Piemonte and the Faculty of Economics of VSB - Technical University of Ostrava are jointly organising the second International Conference in Economics to be held in the Socio-Economic Research Institute of Piemonte, Torino, Italy on 18-20 August 2015. The Conference program includes plenary sessions, panels, and presentations of contributed papers. The conference is open to all line of theoretical and empirical research in economics, finance and entrepreneurship. The conference aims at bringing together scholars from all over the World for exchange of ideas, discussion of recent results within theoretical and applied research, and creating a research network for future joint collaborations. Further information about the conference is available on: http://torino2015.econworld.org You are cordially invited to submit the abstract of your research paper before March 01, 2015. We look forward to welcoming you in Torino. Best regards, Organising Committee EconWorld 2015@Torino, http://torino2015.econworld.org Enquiries: conference@econworld.org Web address: http://torino2015.econworld.org Organised by: The World Economic Society (EconWorld), the Socio-Economic Research Institute of Piemonte and Faculty of Economics of Ostrava Technical University |
Writing Prison: The Literary, the Literal and the Liberational
| Writing Prison: The Literary, the Literal and the Liberational Special Conference Stream within The Experiencing Prison Project Wednesday 6th May - Friday 8th May 2015 Dubrovnik, Croatia Call for Presentations: Prison narratives have been at the heart of defining positive and negative transitional moments throughout history: Nelson Mandela, Alexandr Solzenitzen, Oscar Wilde and even Adolf Hitler. The writing down and circulation of these writings from prison forms the basis not only of a personal journey but also a cultural one describing those who constitute society as well as those who are lawfully exiled from it. Equally prison writings, in whatever form they take, capture something of the struggle of the individual against the world, their community, their unique set of circumstances. In this way they reveal something of the spiritual nature of existence and the essence of what it is to be human. This special stream within the Experiencing Prison Project will explore the importance of prison writing to a developing sense of self throughout history as well as what it says about the society, culture and times within which it took/takes place. Imprisonment has become the dominant form of punishment in most societies across the world. Incarceration has a long and varied history in societies all over the world. It may occur prior to trial, or as a result of sentencing by court - whether properly constituted and recognized or the kangaroo rulings of authoritarian states and dictators. Imprisonment without trial or due process occurs in various forms in most societies across the world, mostly sanctioned by the state itself, sometimes used as a political strategy by military, ideological, political or religious groups within a state, or by groups desirous of becoming a state. And yet prisons may also function as positive sites of personal transformation, offering therapeutic and correctional opportunities denied in any other conditions. Somewhat more worryingly, due to popular representations such as Orange is the New Black, penitentiaries often feature as rather comic sites, (perhaps mistakenly) allowing one to think of the experience as less traumatic than it usually is. This project is devoted to writing, representing and experiencing prison and imprisonment in the past, present and perhaps, in a new form, in the future. - Metaphor/symbolic/allegorical prisons and imprisonment - Functions of prison and imprisonment: the Literal and the Liberational - Gender and prison; gendering imprisonment; gendering prison narratives - Writing Prison/Imprisonment: prison accounts/memoirs/biographies across centuries (from Boethius, through Wilde and Archer, to Piper Kerman, etc) - Literary and factual histories and "mythologies" of the most well-known prisons: The Tower, The Maze, Guantanamo, Alcatraz, etc - Prison and mass/pop culture: "cinematic" imprisonment, Shawshank, Litchfield, Alcatraz, Fox River State Penitentiary, etc. - Prison humour and comic renditions of prison experience (Orange is the New Black, Budapest Hotel, etc) - Celebrities and prison; correctional institutions and stardom - Prison and the creative arts - Experiencing prison and its functions in the future Presentations will also be considered on any related theme. The Steering Group welcomes the submission of proposals for short workshops, practitioner-based activities, performances, and pre-formed panels. We particularly welcome short film screenings, photographic essays, installations, interactive talks and alternative presentation styles that encourage engagement. What to send: 300 word proposals should be submitted by Friday 13th March 2015. All submissions are at least double blind peer reviewed. Proposals should be submitted simultaneously to the Organising Chairs; abstracts may be in Word or RTF formats with the following information and in this order: a) author(s), b) affiliation as you would like it to appear in programme, c) email address, d) title of proposal, e) body of proposal, f) up to 10 keywords. E-mails should be entitled: Prison 6 WRITE Proposal Submission. Please use plain text (Times Roman 12) and abstain from using footnotes and any special formatting, characters or emphasis (such as bold, italics or underline). We acknowledge receipt and answer all paper proposals submitted. If you do not receive a reply from us in a week you should assume we did not receive your proposal; it might be lost in cyberspace! We suggest, then, you look for an alternative electronic route or resend. Organising Chairs: Diana Medlicott: diana@inter-disciplinary.net Rob Fisher: ep6@inter-disciplinary.net The conference is part of the Probing the Boundaries programme of research projects. It aims to bring together people from different areas and interests to share ideas and explore various discussions which are innovative and exciting. All papers accepted for and presented at the conference must be in English and will be eligible for publication in an ISBN eBook. Selected papers may be developed for publication in a themed hard copy volume(s). All publications from the conference will require editors, to be chosen from interested delegates from the conference. Inter-Disciplinary.Net believes it is a mark of personal courtesy and professional respect to your colleagues that all delegates should attend for the full duration of the meeting. If you are unable to make this commitment, please do not submit an abstract for presentation. For further details of the conference, please visit: http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/probing-the-boundaries/persons/experiencing-prison/call-for-papers/ Please note: Inter-Disciplinary.Net is a not-for-profit network and we are not in a position to be able to assist with conference travel or subsistence. |
2015 IAABR - LAS VEGAS International Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting
| 2015 IAABR - LAS VEGAS International Conference on BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE and ACCOUNTING Theme: Promoting Global Progress and Excellence in Academia ORGANIZED by: International Academy for Advancement of Business Research(TM) (IAABR(TM)) and Associates DATES: OCTOBER 26-27, 2015 PLACE: LAS VEGAS, USA The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower 2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower is one of the world's most recognizable icons, located on the Las Vegas Strip. Soaring 1,149 feet tall, our one-of-a-kind Tower defines the Vegas skyline, offering unparalleled, panoramic views of Las Vegas. The Stratosphere is a five-time award winner in the prestigious Las Vegas Review-Journal 2014 Best of Las Vegas Readers Poll, earning these top honors: - Best Place to View the City - Stratosphere Tower - Best Lounge - Level 107 Lounge - Best Fine Dining Restaurant - Top of the World - Best Restaurant with a View - Top of the World Special discounted rate is still available for the participants in 2015 Las Vegas-IAABR Conference. Our Las Vegas Conference is for people, who want to participate in a major international forum, get published, network, and have fun! Papers related to all areas of Accounting, Banking, Business Ethics, e-Business, e-Learning, Ecology, Economics, Environment, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Globalization, Information Technology, Innovation and Creativity, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Security Studies, Sustainable Development, Economic Development and Area Studies are invited for the above international conference, which is expected to be attended by authors from nearly all parts of the World. People without papers can also participate in this conference, and they are invited to serve as session chairs or discussants, as well as informal contributors to the academic quality of this international event. LAS VEGAS is an exciting destination with much to offer. There are a wide variety of shows and activities to please any taste. A large number of shopping outlets are located on the strip as well as throughout the city. Gambling is legal in Las Vegas and there are many casinos throughout the city. Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and twelve other national parks are within a few hour drive of Las Vegas. The IAABR - LAS VEGAS Conference offer the expected participants from around the World the popular IAABR 2 FOR 1 ADVANTAGE - 2 OPPORTUNITIES: an OPPORTUNITY to PUBLISH your accepted paper or abstract in a PEER-REFEREED PUBLICATION with ISSN or ISBN number issued by the Library of the Congress + an OPPORTUNITY to PRESENT the results of your work at an INTERNATIONAL FORUM) for 1 LOW FEE!!!! The Board of Governors of IAABR is very pleased to announce that the Keynote Address at the 2015 IAABR International Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting in Las Vegas 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 Editors and Editorial Board Members of the 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 IAABR Academic Boards represent recognized universities from all continents. Journals Sponsoring 2015 IAABR International Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting in LAS VEGAS: - Journal of Academy for Advancement of Business Research (JAABR) - Journal of Advancements in Economics, Finance and Accounting (JAEFA) - Review of Business and Economic Studies (RBES) It is also possible to publish selected articles in the top Journals of the Academic Associations partnering with us (please check the regular updates at our website www.IAABR.com). Please note that all papers and abstracts submitted for publication to any of the above journals (or Conference Proceedings) will be double-blind, peer reviewed before a decision for a journal (or Conference Proceedings) publication is made. To be sure, incorporating reviewer comments will make many submitted papers improve to a journal publication quality! Selected papers will be published in JAABR, with an acceptance rate of 15 percent (this information is current as of February 1st, 2015). To submit your full paper or abstract for the conference, please email it as an attachment (acceptable formats are .doc and .docx) to Submission@IAABR.com (please put "LAS VEGAS CONFERENCE" in the Subject line of your message). People without papers can also participate in this conference, and they are invited to serve as session chairs or discussants, as well as informal contributors to the academic quality of this international event. FULL PAPERS submitted by SEPTEMBER 28, will be considered for publication in one of the double-blind, peer-refereed Journals Sponsoring 2015 IAABR - LAS VEGAS International Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting or the refereed Conference Proceedings with ISBN number. The authors of these articles will receive their publications in person while still attending the IAABR conference in LAS VEGAS (one copy per a registered participant will be provided free of charge at the conference location), subject to the timely fulfillment of all editorial requirements. Authors of ABSTRACTS submitted by OCTOBER 5, 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 IAABR Conference in LAS VEGAS. These abstracts will be published in a separate section of the refereed Conference Proceedings. If the authors decide to complete their work in progress after the conference, they could also submit their COMPLETED PAPERS by March 30, 2016, in order to be considered for publication in a later issue of one of the double-blind, peer-refereed IAABR Journals, subject to the timely fulfillment of all editorial requirements. Authors, who could NOT travel to Las Vegas for visa or other reasons, may PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY in the IAABR conference, and these authors will have the same publication opportunities, as the regular conference presenters. REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 8, 2015 The regular registration fee is 330 USD (the reduced registration fee for virtual participants via Skype is $280), and the regular registration fee includes: 1) the popular IAABR 2 FOR 1 ADVANTAGE - 2 OPPORTUNITIES: an OPPORTUNITY to PUBLISH your accepted paper or abstract in a PEER-REFEREED PUBLICATION with ISSN or ISBN number issued by the Library of the Congress + 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 and Enjoy Las Vegas! Enquiries: ADMIN@IAABR.com Web address: http://www.iaabr.com/las-vegas-nevada/ PROF. DR. TOM BADGETT (D.B.A. INDIANA U.), CONFERENCE CHAIR |
2015 Spring Global Education Conference
| 2015 SPRING GLOBAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE May 1-2, 2015 Los Angeles, California SAVE THE DATE AND PARTICIPATE Early Bird Discount is 100.00 USD if paid by April 1, 2015 Presenter Fee: 500.00 USD Attendee Fee: 350.00 USD - Submission of an abstract, topic of interest or proposal will be accepted for the purpose of registration. - Time schedule to be determined later after all the papers have been received. - 30 minute presentation per paper - Approved and Peer Reviewed papers will be published in on-line proceedings. Enquiries: conference@uofriverside.com Web address: http://www.uofriverside.com/conferences/global-education-conference/ Sponsored by: University of Riverside TOPICS Abstracts of research papers in 150-200 words are invited from academics, Administrators and Ph.D. scholars/Post Graduate students on contemporary issues in Education befitting any of the conference tracks mentioned as under. Topics of interest for submissions include, but are not limited to: - Academic Advising and Counseling - Art Education - Adult Education - APD/Listening - Acoustics in Education - Environment Business - Education Counselor - Education Curriculum Research and Development - Competitive Skills - Continuing Education - Distance Education - Early Childhood - Education - Educational Administration - Educational Foundations - Educational Psychology -Educational Technology - Education Policy and Leadership - Elementary Education - E-Learning - E-Manufacturing - ESL/TESL - E-Society - Geographical Education - Geographic information Systems - Health Education - Higher Education - History - Home Education - Human Computer Interaction - Human Resource Development - Indigenous Education - ICT Education - Internet technologies - Imaginative Education - Kinesiology and Leisure Science - K12 - Language Education - Mathematics Education - Mobile Applications - Multi-Virtual Environment - Music Education - Pedagogy - Physical Education (PE) - Reading Education - Writing Education - Religion and Education Studies - Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) - Rural Education - Science Education - Secondary Education - Second life Educators - Social Studies Education - Special Education - Student Affairs - Teacher Education Technology in Education Cross-disciplinary areas of Education - Ubiquitous Computing - Virtual Reality - Wireless applications - Other Areas of Education Enquiries: conference@uofriverside.com Web address: http://www.uofriverside.com/conferences/global-education-conference/ Sponsored by: University of Riverside |
Friday, February 20, 2015
New academic opportunities from the UNCTAD Virtual Institute network as on 20 February 2015
Dear Vi friends,
I am pleased to forward the following academic opportunities from UNCTAD and the Virtual Institute extended network.
I hope you find them of interest.
Vi members from UNCTAD Latin America and the Caribbean member states may apply to attend the next Regional Course on Key Issues on the International Economic Agenda, which will be hosted by Vi core Colombian member, Universidad EAFIT in Medellin, July 13 - 31.
The three-module course will focus on the links between trade, investment, finance and development, and will be delivered in English with with some documentation in Spanish. Candidates are expected to have a full working knowledge of English.
Although primarily aimed at government officials, academics may also be considered. All participants will receive hotel accommodation and sufficient funds to cover daily meals and miscellaneous expenses. Travel expenses will be provided for participants from the least developed countries. All participants will be responsible for obtaining valid visas to travel to Colombia prior to their arrival.
Applications (English or Spanish) must be routed through the member state's permanent mission in Geneva by May 1. For more information, contact mohan.panicker@unctad.org.
Vi affiliate member, the Graduate Institute, Geneva, is offering members of the Vi network a 10 percent discount on its upcoming Summer Programme.
Two sessions will be offered: WTO, International Trade and Development (June 22 - July 3) and International Affairs and Multilateral Governance (June 22 - July 10).
To qulaify for the discount, applicants must specify that they are affiliated with the Virtual Institute in the application form (motivation letter and/or in the page about how you learned about the programme).
Queries may be submitted online.
The Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) program, co-funded by Canada's International Development Research Centre, has issued a call for proposals to conducta systematic review of existing evidence of the effects of women's economic empowerment on economic growth.
Project duration must not exceed 24 months, including all research activities and final reporting. The total budget available is up to CAD 500,000. Applications may be submitted in French or English.
Deadline for applications is March 31.
For more information, contact grow@idrc.ca.
The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) will hold its 12th annual conference, "Inclusive Growth and Employment for Poverty Reduction," in Nairobi April 29 - March 8. The conference will include a high-level policy forum on the theme "Unlocking Africa's growth for productive employment and poverty reduction."
The conference seeks to review research evidence on specific policy issues related to growth, employment and poverty in developing countries; provide training and build capacity of developing country researchers for policy analysis and engagement; engage in a policy dialogue to catalyze effective research-policy action agendas; and enhance opportunities for global collaboration and networking, among researchers and practitioners to generate evidence and support policy implementation.
A series of pre-conference intensive technical training workshops (micro-econometric techniques, macro-micro policy simulations, among others) will be provided to developing country participants.
For information, contact Aissatou M. Diop, Rose Shaviya or Anne Bernadette Mandap.
Best regards,
Susana Olivares
Virtual Institute
UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Division on Globalization and Development Strategies
Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10 - Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 917 5823 Fax: +41-22 917 0050
Web: http://vi.unctad.org
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