ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED

CALL FOR PAPERS

We invite original, high-quality papers of unpublished conceptual, constructive, experimental, and/ or theoretical research in topical areas across the four thematic areas of the conference.

Authors must undertake NOT to submit the same manuscripts for publication or similar consideration in other publication platforms. Submission of a manuscript implies that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Upon a positive evaluation by the scientific committee, a conference paper will be invited for submission by no later than 25 April 2022, to a double-blind peer-review process. All accepted conference papers will be published in electronic conference proceedings (with an ISBN number)

CONFERENCE THEMES

TRACK 1

Finance, and Investments

TRACK 2

Transformative Leadership Practice

TRACK 3

Entrepreneurship, Small Business and the Informal Sector

TRACK 4

Exporting, Internationalization and Foreign Direct Investment

TRACK 5

Human Resources, Operations and Logistics/Supply Chain, Project Management and Organization

TRACK 6

TRACK 6: Technology Infrastructure, Innovations, Tools, Systems & Enablers

TRACK 7

Public Sector Management

TRACK 8

Philanthropy & Fundraising

TRACK 9

International Marketing

TRACK 10

Sustainable Livelihoods and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

FULL PAPER REVIEWING PROCESS

All manuscript submissions will be subjected to a double-blind peer-review process, guided by strict scientific criteria of academic excellence, integrity, and novelty.
The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that the article’s publication has been approved by all co-authors, taking responsibility for the quality of the submission from the peer review to the presentation, and ultimately, the publication process.
The publisher will not be held legally responsible should there be any claims for compensation.

Language

English, American, British, South Africa usage is accepted, but not a mixture of these.
Authors are encouraged to use relevant editing services and tools to improve the quality of manuscripts, thereby improving chances for acceleration into the Journal of Public Administration Special Issue.

Paper Structure

Title
Author details (and affiliation)
Abstract
Introduction
Problemata
Aim/Purpose/Objectives
Methodology/Approach
Findings/Results
Conclusion/Implications/Recommendations
Acknowledgements (when appropriate)
References
Appendices (when appropriate)

File format

MS Word-compatible file

Formatting & Paper Length Limit – Please follow the instructions below:

Paper length	Full paper: within 15 pages, including references, tables/ charts and keywords
Abstract length	200-350 words
Key words	3-5 words
Font	12-point Times New Roman
Paragraph	Single-spaced
Margin	Normal (Top :2.54 cm , Bottom: 2.54 cm; Left : 3.18cm , Right: 3.18cm)
Page numbers	Bottom-centered
Layout	One-column Portrait
Format	MS Word-compatible file

Poster Format
A poster is a graphical illustration of your research project, article message or idea. As such, a poster should be based on the submitted abstract as accepted by the Scientific Committee. It must be a format that is easy to follow, read and comprehend with minimal effort. Mostly through the inclusion of some visuals, charts, and or graphs - joined by fewer words. As a basis, a Poster must have a title that is bold and representative of the message of the poster. Usually on top of the poster, together with the names and affiliations of the authors, in a font lower than that of the title. The colours of the text and images must always be in direct contrast to the background, to enhance visibility. Size: A1 international paper size, on a board or material that allows it to be posted on the boards.