CALL FOR PAPERS

GBATA 25^th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Altis Grand Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal from July 9^th-12^th, 2024

THEME

Developing Innovative Strategies for a Changing World

In cooperation with Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal, Local Partner

Best papers will be considered for the Journal of Global Business and Technology (JGBAT) indexed in Scopus. Submissions are double blind reviewed by at least two subject specialists selected for their expert knowledge. Accepted papers have the option to publish in the 2024 GBATA Conference Readings Book (ISBN: 1-932917-20-9).

Sponsored By:

• Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
• ESCP Europe, France
• Khon Kaen University, Thailand
• Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
• Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
• University of Richmond, U.S.A.
• University of Wolverhampton Business School, U.K.
• York College of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

www.gbata.org

Deadline for receipt of abstracts or papers: April 30^th, 2024

Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis to assure you a rapid decision to facilitate your scheduling needs.

TRACKS

HOTEL VENUE INFORMATION:

The conference will take place at the Altis Grand hotel. All rooms have been allocated at a fixed rate: Single Room at 160 EUR and Double Room at 180 EUR. Rates include Buffet Breakfast and VAT. Rates will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates based on guest room availability. Hotel information will be supplied with the acceptance materials. Make your reservations early since space is limited.

BEST PAPER AWARDS:

Several papers will be selected for competitive awards. Winning papers will be recognized for their distinction at the conference and considered for inclusion in the Journal of Global Business and Technology (Print ISSN 1553-5495 & Online ISSN 2616-2733.) JGBAT is indexed in SCOPUS, ProQuest including the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS), Cabell’s International Journalytics, EBSCO including Academic Search, and The U.S. Library of Congress. The journal is currently under review by Web of Science.

MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES:

• E-mail your abstract, full paper or panel proposal in word format to the Conference Chair, Prof. Dr. N. Delener, at info@gbata.org or delener@gbata.org
• To be included in the Final Conference Program, a paper must have a registered participant with either no other papers or one other paper.
• Abstracts should be a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 2,000 words, and the full paper should be a maximum of 20 double-spaced pages including references and exhibits. The abstract must state an adequate summary of article`s content (i.e., objective(s), rationale, methodological rigor, and major contributions & implications). The more complete the paper, the better its chances of acceptance in the review process.
• Submissions should include as succinctly as possible:

• A separate title page which clearly indicates the name(s) of the presenting author(s) and other co-author(s), affiliation(s), complete mailing address(es), telephone/fax numbers and e-mail address(es) and title of the paper
• Track numbers (maximum of 2 per paper)
• Up to four key words that describe the paper.

• The text of the full paper, abstract or proposal must include the title, but should not include the name(s) of the author(s) as papers will be blind reviewed. Accepted papers will be included in the double-blind refereed Conference Readings Book (ISBN: 1-932917-20-9).
• Submissions must not have been published, submitted or presented at other conferences.
• Special scheduling requests (dates or times) must be made at time of paper submission.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• April 30^th, 2024            Deadline for receipt of submissions.
• May 31^st, 2024            Deadline for accepted papers to be included in the Readings Book.  

CONFERENCE THEME-Developing Innovative Strategies for a Changing World

Submissions addressing the GBATA 2024 Theme are welcome. The theme is designed to encourage submissions that take unique perspectives on the critical issues related to multi-cultural, economic, technological, social, legal and regulatory challenges that public and private industries and organizations encounter. The conference will include contributed paper sessions, invited and plenary presentations, case studies, round tables, panels, workshops and forums. The conference will provide a unique international forum to facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge information through multi-disciplinary presentations.

SPECIAL TOPICS: Special Panels, Forums and Symposiums

Interested groups should select a Session Chair. The Session Chair’s responsibility will be to organize the special topics session and inform the Conference Chair.