Anusandhan - The SBUP Doctoral Conference 2025
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Anusandhan - The SBUP Doctoral Conference 2025

About the Conference
Anusandhan is dedicated to nurturing research within the realm of management studies among doctoral students. It prioritizes exploring emerging regional, national, and international research trends and issues that hold substantial significance. The conference emphasizes international collaboration, enriches the discourse, and strengthens the impact of research outcomes, paving the way for innovative solutions to complex management challenges worldwide.
Designed as an inception event, it sets the tone for scholarly exploration, providing a dynamic space for doctoral scholars to delve into significant topics. The aim is to propel discussions on ongoing research trends and issues, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The conference facilitates the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and methodologies on a global scale.
The conference will be held on the 4th–5th April 2025, providing an invaluable opportunity for emerging scholars to engage with industry experts, academicians, and peers to explore the dynamic interplay between rigorous research and practical applicability. The conference will be organized in the hybrid model to facilitate the participation of invited speakers, delegates, and doctoral scholars in online and offline modes.
Objective of the conference
- To provide a platform for doctoral scholars from around the world to showcase their research work
- To emphasize the exchanging of ideas and progressing the collective knowledge within the field of management
- To facilitate networking opportunities among doctoral scholars, academicians, and industry experts
The theme of the conference
"Innovative Paradigms in Research: Bridging Theory and Practice"
Indicative Broad areas of the research
- Marketing
- Human Resource
- Finance
- Operations and Supply Chain
- International business
- Business/Data Analytics
- Economics
- Strategy
- Organisational Management
- Business Administration
- General Management
- Any other related area
- ESG
- Sustainability
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Innovation
- Corporate Governance
- Business Competitiveness
- Organisational Management
- Operations and Supply Chain
Relevant topics related to business and management, including trends, challenges, and innovations in the field.
Highlights of the Conference
- Paper presentation from the doctoral scholars
- Keynote sessions by eminent researchers and industry experts
- Plenary session and discussion
- Research clinics
- In hybrid mode on April 4, 2025.
- Networking dinner
CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite doctoral scholars to submit their research work/progress on the conference theme at :
https://forms.gle/dBTDZxgzcGLtMeD66

Extended Abstract Guidelines
- The extended abstract should be 1000 – 1500 Words.
- The extended abstract should cover an introduction, objective, brief literature review, methodology, results/findings, discussion, conclusion, and references.
- Follow APA 7th edition for in-text citations and reference list.
Author Guidelines
- Abstract : Ensure it is within 250 words and includes 4–6 keywords.
- Title Page : Include paper title, authors' names, affiliations, and corresponding author's email.
- Formatting : Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font, with consecutive page numbers.
- File and Language : Submit in Word format (.doc/.docx) and in English only.
- Word Count : Full paper should not exceed 7,000 words, excluding references.
- Referencing Style : Follow APA 7th edition for in-text citations and reference list.
- Final Check : Ensure grammar, spelling, and formatting meet the requirements.
IMPORTANT DATES
Extended Abstract / Full Paper Submission Deadline | 20th March, 2025 |
Notification of Acceptance | 25th March, 2025 |
Registration Closes | 29th March, 2025 |
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Publication Opportunity
Selected papers will be considered for publication in peer-reviewed journals/conference proceedings.
- International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness (JGBC) - Springer Nature (Indexed in ABDC)
- Review of Management Literature (Book Series Indexed in Scopus)
- The IUP Journal of Corporate Governance (Indexed in ABDC)
- The IUP Journal of Accounting Research and Audit Practices (Indexed in ABDC and UGC-CARE)
- The IUP Journal of Brand Management (Peer-reviewed Journal)


Best Paper Awards
The three best papers will be awarded cash prizes as per below :
1st Prize | INR 25000 |
2nd Prize | INR 15000 |
3rd Prize | INR 10000 |
Who can attend/participate
Any registered PhD scholars in India and abroad can submit, participate, and present the research paper. Articles can be co-authored with faculty or guide; however, having at least one co-author, a Ph.D. scholar is mandatory.
Registration Fees*
Conference Fees | INR 2500 + 18% GST = 2950 |
International participants Fees | INR 4500 + 18% GST = 5310 |
Registration Link
https://forms.easebuzz.in/register/SriJo790/SBUP_International_Doctoral_Conference-2025
Conference Mode
The conference will be held in hybrid mode
Conference Venue
Sri Balaji University, Pune
Accommodation
Due to the limited capacity for accommodation at the campus, participants are required to inform about the same during the registration, and it will be chargeable and provided on a first cum first serve basis.
Patron

Advisory Committee




Conference Convenors
Chief Convenor

Convenor

Co-convenor

Organizing Committee
Dr. Nutan SamdaniAssociate Professor |
Prof. Ramesh JadhavSr. Assistant Professor |
Prof. Anjali KumariAssistant Professor |
Dr. Ajita PanditAssistant Professor |
Prof. Omkar BapatAssistant Professor |
Prof. Chandra PrakashAssistant Professor |
Prof. Aman PushpAssistant Professor |
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Conference Coordinators
Mr. Pandurang ShegokarOffice Superintendent |
Ms. Pratiksha MohiteResearch Coordinator |
Ms. Purvi DasResearch Coordinator |
Ms. Shradha Anil HedgireResearch Coordinator |
Ms. Ojaswita PragyaJunior Research Fellow |
Mrs. Amrutha SureshkumarJunior Research Fellow |
For more details
Email : Doctoral.Conference@sbup.edu.in
Contact nos. : 91-9226561602 / 91-9226561601
Address
Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP), Survey No. 55/2-7, Tathawade, Off Mumbai -
Bangalore Bypass, Pune – 411033, Maharashtra, India