Seventh International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS 2024)

ERPBSS 2024

Seventh International Conference on

Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS 2024)

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</style></div>Middlesex University Dubai is proud to announce the Seventh Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) conference. The international conference will be held from 13th to 15th May 2024 at Middlesex University Dubai Campus in Knowledge Park, Dubai. ERPBSS 2024 will be a hybrid conference with participants having an option of attending and presenting either in-person or virtually. &nbsp; Over the last 13 years, our biennial flagship conference, one of the highlights of the University’s calendar, has attracted hundreds of delegates from leading institutions across the world. The interdisciplinary conference provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to communicate their findings, spread awareness regarding new advancement, and engage in meaningful discourse with professionals from different fields, and foster local and international collaborations.&nbsp;

For over half a century, the concept of sustainability has been integral in shaping our understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors, further enriched by the more recent focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Initially introduced in 1972 and further refined in 1987, this concept has achieved notable successes, exemplified by the deployment of the Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015) and the ongoing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.&nbsp; Despite significant progress, the contemporary world confronts increasingly complex challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity, and economic volatility. These developments necessitate a critical reassessment and recalibration of our sustainability strategies. The ERPBSS 2024 conference aims to delve into how the foundational pillars of sustainability - people, planet, and profit - can be realigned or redefined to address both current and future challenges. This exploration requires a comprehensive understanding of the current state of each pillar, along with an investigation into how advancements in one area can be harmoniously achieved without compromising the others. ERPBSS 2024 will provide a global platform for thought leaders, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to engage in this dynamic, inclusive, and essential dialogue about our sustainable future. The conference hopes to engage participants from multiple disciplines towards developing a more responsive and effective cross-cutting sustainability framework, ensuring that our approaches remain relevant and impactful in meeting the immediate and long-term needs of our world.

Conference Theme – ‘Sustainability Revisited: Adapting to a New Global Landscape’

<h3>General Track</h3>The conference hopes to engage participants from multiple disciplines on a range of emerging topics that engage with conference themes and sub-themes.&nbsp;Areas of interest for the submission include, but not limited to:&nbsp;<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Accounting and Finance&nbsp;</li><li>Business and Management&nbsp;</li><li>Education&nbsp;</li><li>Engineering &amp; IT</li><li>Entrepreneurship&nbsp;</li><li>Fashion and Graphic Design&nbsp;</li><li>International Relations &amp; Global Governance&nbsp;</li><li>Journalism&nbsp;</li><li>Law&nbsp;</li><li>Leadership Studies&nbsp;</li><li>Film, Media and Communication&nbsp;</li><li>Psychology&nbsp;</li><li>Science and Technology&nbsp;</li><li>Sustainable Development&nbsp;</li><li>Tourism</li></ul><h3>Special Tracks&nbsp;</h3>In addition to the general track, the conference invites submission to the following ‘special tracks’.&nbsp;Track 1 - Trends in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Business Applications -&nbsp; Track Chairs: Maha Saadeh, Krishnadas Nanath, Supriya KaitheriTrack 2 – Building Agile and Resilient Supply Chains&nbsp; Track Chairs: Sreejith Balasubramanian, Mahnoush GharehdashTrack 3 - 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges Track Chairs: Cody Morris Paris, Mahine Rizvi Ahmed, Rory McConnonTrack 4 – Emerging Issues in Economics and Finance Track Chairs: Athanasia Kalaitzi, Ajith Karnik, Mariam Aslam, Pallavi KishoreTrack 5 - Business Process Improvement with IoT, Robotics, Blockchain and Virtual Reality Track Chairs: Sameer Kishore and Judhi PrasetyoTrack 6 - Initiatives and Interventions to Enhance Wellness in Work, Academic, and Personal Spaces&nbsp; Track Chairs: Anita Kashi, Lynda Hyland, Nishtha Lamba, Mariam AbonilTrack 7 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Track Chairs: Rhoderick Romano, Jeongsoo HanTrack 8 - Digital Media, Transformative Marketing &amp; Consumer Behaviour Track Chairs: Shawn Mathew, Ruta VaidyaTrack 9 - Technology and Education&nbsp; Track Chairs: Yousra Osman, Ambreen MohammadTrack 10 - People Management Perspectives and Future of Work Track Chairs: Nitin Simha Vihari Poluru, Sheldon Carvalho<h3>Student Research Track&nbsp;</h3>Middlesex University Dubai has a vibrant student research culture, and we are pleased to announce the inclusion of a Student Research track at the 7th ERPBSS2024 conference. This conference will provide a platform for undergraduate and graduate student researchers from around the world to showcase their research findings (either in person or virtual) to an international audience.

Conference Tracks

The conference encourages the submission of completed or ongoing conceptual or empirical research papers, articles, and case studies from both academics and research students. We also welcome results/insights from industry practitioners and creative scholarly outputs.Authors wishing to present at the conference are invited to submit a 500-750-word abstract of continuous text describing their current work for consideration by the programme committee. Presentation formats include oral and poster presentation. During submission, authors have the opportunity of identifying whether their abstract falls within the ‘general track’ category or one of the ‘special tracks’.Abstracts must be submitted electronically using the following easy chair link: <a class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=erpbss2024" target="_blank">https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=erpbss2024</a> by 15th April 2024 for consideration by the programme committee. All authors will be informed before 20th April 2024 after the peer-review process whether their abstract has been accepted.

Abstract Submission

<figure class="table"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:4.9pt;mso-padding-alt:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;mso-yfti-tbllook:480;"><tbody><tr style="height:21.3pt;mso-height-rule:exactly;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="border:1.0pt solid black;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:349.2pt;">Deadline&nbsp;for&nbsp;Submission&nbsp;of&nbsp;Structured Abstracts&nbsp;or&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Papers(Optional):</td><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:black;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:solid;border-width:1.0pt;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:3.0cm;">15&nbsp;April 2024</td></tr><tr style="height:21.35pt;mso-height-rule:exactly;mso-yfti-irow:1;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:black;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:21.35pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:349.2pt;">Notification&nbsp;of&nbsp;Decisions:</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid black;border-top-style:none;height:21.35pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:3.0cm;">20 April&nbsp;2024</td></tr><tr style="height:21.3pt;mso-height-rule:exactly;mso-yfti-irow:2;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:black;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:349.2pt;">Early&nbsp;Bird&nbsp;Registration&nbsp;Closes:</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid black;border-top-style:none;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:3.0cm;">25 April&nbsp;2024</td></tr><tr style="height:21.3pt;mso-height-rule:exactly;mso-yfti-irow:3;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:black;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:349.2pt;">Normal&nbsp;Registration&nbsp;Closes:</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid black;border-top-style:none;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:3.0cm;">5 May&nbsp;2024</td></tr><tr style="height:21.3pt;mso-height-rule:exactly;mso-yfti-irow:4;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:black;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:349.2pt;">Student&nbsp;Registration&nbsp;Closes:</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid black;border-top-style:none;height:21.3pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:3.0cm;">30 April 2024</td></tr><tr style="height:21.35pt;mso-height-rule:exactly;mso-yfti-irow:5;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:black;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:21.35pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:349.2pt;">Conference</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid black;border-top-style:none;height:21.35pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:3.0cm;">13-15 May 2024</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Important Dates

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Conference Fees

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AT MEDIA ONE HOTEL DUBAI(HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FROM 12 to 16 MAY 2024)BOOKING LINK : <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?_ga=2.78556116.1344701798.1657196746-1446529295.1634710951&amp;adult=1&amp;arrive=2024-04-01&amp;chain=21125&amp;child=0&amp;currency=AED&amp;depart=2024-04-02&amp;hotel=3792&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;rate=S137&amp;rooms=1" target="_blank">MEDIA ONE HOTEL</a> BOOKING CODE : MDXSPC<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Room Type</td><td>Room Rate (AED)</td><td>Room Description</td></tr><tr><td>HIP Room</td><td>AED 443.75 Net inclusive of taxes and VAT per room per night for single room AED 505 Net inclusive of taxes and VAT per room per night for double room</td><td>Trendy room, big bed with free ADSL internet access, fabulous views, modern furnishings, glass walled bathrooms, power showers, working desk and lamp, flat screen LCD with satellite selection, mini bar &amp; Tea / Coffee making facilities.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><ul><li>Rate quoted above is per room per night.</li><li>Rate quoted above is inclusive of Daily Breakfast.</li><li>Rate quoted above is inclusive of High-Speed Internet Access.</li><li>Rate quoted above is exclusive of 10% service charge and 7% municipality fees.</li><li>Rate quoted above is exclusive of AED 15 Tourism Dirham [per reserved room/suite per night].</li><li>Rate quoted above is exclusive of VAT 5% [per reserved room/suite per night].</li><li>Complimentary pick up and drop to Middlesex University Dubai Campus at Knowledge park in daily basis</li></ul>Please note that the rates quoted are available till Tuesday, 2nd May 2024. advance booking is requiredUpon confirming the above offer, 100% charges will be applicable for any cancellation / amendment.Please note no rooms are blocked at this point of time and will be subject to availability upon confirming. &nbsp;<div class="raw-html-embed"><a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=3792&amp;_ga=2.78556116.1344701798.1657196746-1446529295.1634710951&amp;rate=S137" target="_blank"><button class="btn btn-primary">Book Your Stay</button></a></div>

Hotel Accommodation

For further information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:erpbss@mdx.ac.ae">erpbss@mdx.ac.ae</a>We look forward to welcoming you to this conference at Middlesex University Dubai.