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The 7th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) 2015

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“Synergyzing the Asian-ASEAN Businesses”


The Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) – a non-profit, academic-oriented organisation established under the patronage of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) – together with the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), UMS are pleased to announce “The 7th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) 2015” which will be held on May 27th – 29th, 2015 in Guangzhou, China.  The theme of the Conference namely “Synergyzing the Asia-ASEAN Businesses” reflects the importance of business companies in Asian and ASEAN region to collaborate in facing the global challenges. In this regards, we invite both academics and practitioners alike to present their working papers or participate in this Conference and contribute their valuable ideas particularly on issues related to the survival and competency of Asian businesses as well as ASEAN region economic stability. The AAAB Conference 2015 marked yet another successful conference organised by AAAB and FBEA in promoting regional integration and cooperation especially amongst academia. Highly regarded as a popular tourist destination in Guangzhou, China was chosen as the venue for the Conference since it could offers unique travel experience for our esteemed participants.

Academic Stream

AccountingHospitality ManagementMarketing
Banking & FinanceHuman Capital ManagementOrganisational Behaviour
Cross-Culture IssuesICT  ManagementPublic Sector Management
E-CommerceInternational BusinessQuality & Productivity Management
Development EconomicsRegional Integration & Global CompetitionLabour Economics
EntrepreneurshipLearning Organisation & Transfer of TechnologyStrategic Management
Ethics & Corporate GovernanceManagement & Development of SMEsTourism Management
Fiscal & Monetary IssuesManagement Science & Operation ManagementOther topics related to Applied Business in the Asian Region


                 Registration Fees & Important Dates

AAAB Members

USD300 (RM900)

Abstract Submission/Full Paper

28th February 2015

Non Members

USD350 (RM1000)

Notification of Abstract Submission

16th March 2015

Full-Time Students

USD250 (RM700)

Deadline of Full Paper Submission

1st April 2015












Notes:
1. Participant who wish to present more than 2 papers may do so by paying USD50   (RM150) for each additional paper.  


2. Students must produce valid student pass during registration.

3. We accept papers in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

4. Participants who attended the 6th AAAB Conference in Indonesia are entitled for AAAB Members fee.  



The Conference Paper Format


Format
manuscript should be written in a Microsoft Word format.
Key Words

Up to six keywords can be included in a separate line below the abstract.

Margins
manuscripts should be in margins 17 x 25 cm (6.87 x 10 inches) of A4 size paper


Text

Text should be clear and concise. Tables, figures and references must be cited in an orderly sequence. The text can be broken down into sections with major headings.
Length

Manuscripts of papers should not exceed 10 pages inclusive of charts, diagrams and reference, and should be types single-spaced with font size 11, Times New Roman on A4 paper. Paper exceeding 10 pages will be charged at USD10 per page.
Tables

Tables, when they are part of the text, should have two extra spaces above and below the Table. The word TABLE should be bold and capitalised and carry an Arabic numeral. The table heading follows in bold capitalising each major word. Tables should be self-explanatory and footnotes may be added using symbols.
Title

The title should be brief and typed in CAPITAL letters, centered and with at least 25 cm (1 inch) margin from the top of the page. If more than one line is required it should be single spaced. Please allow an extra space after title to type the name(s) of author(s). Following immediately below, the affiliated institution(s) and address (es) should be given, single-spaced, capitalising the first letter of all main words. An address of correspondence with telephone, fax numbers and e-mail address should be given.
Figures

Figures should be 12.7 X 17.3 cm (5 X 7 inches) but no more than 20.3 X 25.4 cm X (8 X 10 inches). Figures should be typed in bold capitals followed by Arabic numeral and caption also in bold and capitalising each major word. Figures, graphs, and photographs should be self-explanatory and footnotes may be added.
Abstract

Please allow three extra spaces between the address(es) and type the word ABSTRACT in capitalised, centered and bold. Indent approximately 13mm (1/2 inch) from both the left and right margins for the abstract. The abstract should be factual and contain the main results and conclusions of the paper. It should not exceed 150 words.
References

References should be listed at the end of the text and arranged in alphabetical order by the surnames of the authors. Only references quoted in the text should be listed. Example:

Fiedler,F.E. (1967). A Theory of Leadership Efefctiveness. New York: McGraw-Hill

Porter, M.E. and Scott, S. (2001). “Innovation: Location Matters”. Review of Management, 42(4), 28-36.

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