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

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 7^th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) 2015” which will be held on May 27^th – 29^th, 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

Accounting	Hospitality Management	Marketing
Banking & Finance	Human Capital Management	Organisational Behaviour
Cross-Culture Issues	ICT Management	Public Sector Management
E-Commerce	International Business	Quality & Productivity Management
Development Economics	Regional Integration & Global Competition	Labour Economics
Entrepreneurship	Learning Organisation & Transfer of Technology	Strategic Management
Ethics & Corporate Governance	Management & Development of SMEs	Tourism Management
Fiscal & Monetary Issues	Management Science & Operation Management	Other topics related to Applied Business in the Asian Region

Registration Fees & Important Dates

AAAB Members	USD300 (RM900)	Abstract Submission/Full Paper	28^th February 2015
Non Members	USD350 (RM1000)	Notification of Abstract Submission	16^th March 2015
Full-Time Students	USD250 (RM700)	Deadline of Full Paper Submission	1^st 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 6^th 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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