IITMDRS 2023: IITM DoMS Research Symposium 2023 |
Website | https://doms.iitm.ac.in/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iitmdrs2023 |
Submission start | July 1, 2023 |
Submission deadline | August 10, 2023 |
Acceptance decision | October 1, 2023 |
Research Symposium | November 15, 2023 |
The Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Madras is excited to announce the call for papers for the annual Research Symposium to be held on 15 November 2023. This in-house research symposium invites research scholars from DoMS, IIT Madras to submit their papers. The in-house research event aims to foster greater inclusion of scholars across all domains, promote engagement and interaction among scholars and faculty members, and provide an excellent platform for department scholars to showcase their ongoing research work. The symposium also offers a unique opportunity for scholars to discuss their research topics and seek collaborative support from faculty members in all domains.
Submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind review process by an expert review panel comprising faculty members and researchers. The panel will evaluate each submission and provide constructive feedback, in addition to the chance to win exciting prizes.
We invite the following categories of paper submission under two tracks from research scholars:
A. Advanced Research Track
- Empirical papers
- Review papers
B. Early Research Track
- Work-in-progress paper
- Poster presentation
Research scholars can select the category that best fits their work and prepare their submissions accordingly. All submissions should consist of original work and must not have been published elsewhere. One author can submit a maximum of two submissions across all the categories of submissions. The submission guidelines for each paper category are as follows:
Paper categories to be submitted under Advanced Research Track:
1. Empirical papers
We welcome submission elaborating on novel concepts, methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches having theoretical and practical implications are invited under this category. These papers are expected to follow rigorous and well-documented format similar to reputed journal submission. Authors must provide a brief introduction, appropriate theoretical background, research objectives, methodology, findings, discussion of results and contribution to current knowledge domain.
2. Review papers
Submission providing a well-structured overview of the existing literature in particular area in management discipline are invited in this category. This review paper should highlight the rationale for choosing the research methodology and distinguish their review paper from other review papers in the same domain. Authors must justify the research problem or questions while presenting the literature review. The review paper should systematically review the existing empirical and theoretical studies, methods employed and critically analyze their research findings. Authors can select various themes to critically review methodologies, empirical insights, theories and literature gaps.
Paper categories to be submitted under Early Research Track:
1. Work in progress paper
Submissions on ongoing research work with promising contributions and are yet to be completed in the management discipline are invited under this category. Working papers describing theoretical framework, initial stage empirical results or novel methodology design fall under this category. Authors may explain their work and how they propose to finalize their study. Please note that completed research should not be submitted in this category.
2. Poster presentation
Early research track also invites poster presentations. We are looking forward to maximum participation from scholars and will include a Q&A session where scholars can address questions about their research.
Instructions for poster preparation:
- Text size should be 16-18 in the poster.
- The size should be A1(594mm x 849 mm)
- Please use portrait orientation
- Organize the poster into relevant sections (Max 5 :- Background, Motivation, Objective, Proposed methodology, Implications)
- Restrict the number of references (Max 5)
- Avoid densely packed or high word count in posters
- Include relevant figures to enhance visual appeal
- Choose neutral or greyish colors over bright colors for poster background
File format: ppt/pptx only
Submission Guidelines
The manuscripts submitted as full paper and work-in-progress papers are expected to adhere to the following GUIDELINES:
1. Papers should be submitted as PDF documents
2. Authors should check plagiarism in their final papers before submission
3. The paper PDF document should not contain the author details as it undergoes double blind review process
4. All contributing authors’ names should be included with full names, email addresses in the submission portal only and not in the uploaded pdf
5. The length of paper includes overall textual data, tables, figures and references
- Empirical papers : 7000-12000 words
- Review papers (SLR) : 7000-12000 words
- Review papers (Mini Review) : 4000-6000 words
- Work-in-progress paper : 4000-7000 words
6.The margins should be kept at 1’’ on all sides.
7. Times New Roman with the font size of 12 and double spacing should be considered.
8. References follow APA referencing style.
9. Submitted manuscript should include and not be restricted to the following sections:
- Structured abstract- Maximum is 250 words
- Abstract constitute several sub headings: Purpose, Design/ Methodology/ Approach, Findings, Research limitations, Implications (if applicable), Practical/social/theoretical implications and originality/Value
- Keywords: Authors should provide appropriate and short key words (3 - 6 keywords)
- Introduction
- Literature review/Theoretical background/Hypothesis development
- Research methodology
- Analysis and Findings/Results
- Discussion of Findings/Results
- Limitations
- Study implications
The poster submission is expected to adhere to the following guidelines as discussed below:
- Posters should be a single page .ppt/.pptx file in portrait orientation
- Technical specifications of the poster to be kept in mind
- Video format - .mp4, .mpg, .mov, .avi
- Max file size – 100 MB
- The presentation should not exceed the time limit of 5 minutes
List of Topics
We encourage original submissions from a range of perspectives and management domains, including but not restricted to:
1. Enhancing Relevance - Marketing for Sustainable Success: Ethical, Responsible, and Profitable
2. The Off Side of Integrative Management and Strategy
3. Rethinking Information Systems - Navigating the Uncharted Horizons of Innovation and Responsible Practices
4. Operations: Embracing the Unconventional
5. HRM-OB: Unlocking the Productivity Paradox
6. Financial Horizons: Navigating Through the Everchanging Landscape
7. Unleashing Rural Potential for Transformation
8. Storm the Norm: The Industry Lens
Coordinators
Faculty Coordinator
- Dr. Nargis Pervin, nargisp@iitm.ac.in
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Dr. Vijayalakshmi V, viji@iitm.ac.in
Student Coordinators
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Garima Bajaj, ms21d011@smail.iitm.ac.in
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Eesha Himabindu A, ms21d006@smail.iitm.ac.in
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Shareefa TP, ms22d019@smail.iitm.ac.in
Venue
The conference will be held in DoMS, IIT Madras
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to domsresearchsymposium@gmail.com