Mimansa 2024 - International Research Conference

Overview

An old adage says - When the winds of change flow some people build walls some build windmills. The International Conference Mimansa celebrates the spirit of ‘Problems are Opportunities’ the mantra given by our founder Chancellor Prof. Dr. (Col.) A. Balasubramanian. We are living in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world which possesses many challenges that have only been compounded by the Pandemic. Many organizations saw an opportunity in this scenario and converted the challenges to their advantage. The International Conference will provide a forum for thought leaders from across the world to share their knowledge and insights in the area of Business Management and Technology.

About the Conference

Mimansa Conference endeavors to present a confluence of the best of minds in academia and industry on contemporary topics of relevance in the domain of Business Management and Technology. Mimansa, as embodied in its name aims to foster a scientific temper, spirit of inquiry, and profound reflection.

At its core, the conference recognizes that crises are not merely challenges to be overcome but also catalysts for transformation and growth. By reframing crises as opportunities for organizational renewal and innovation, businesses can harness their adaptive capabilities to drive positive change and create value for stakeholders.

Moreover, the conference is a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, bridging the gap between academia, industry, and policy. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, participants can gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and identify actionable insights that can inform theory and practice.

The significance of the conference lies in its potential to catalyze meaningful change, not only within individual organizations but also across entire industries and economies. The conference aims to inspire a collective effort toward building a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future by sharing best practices, exchanging knowledge, and fostering collaboration.

Also, High-quality research papers and case studies describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Business Management and Technology are cordially invited for presentation at the two-day conference.

Theme of the Research Conference

Navigating Change : Transforming Businesses for Resilience and Sustainability

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Conference Objectives

• Explore current trends, challenges, and developments in resilience and sustainability within the business context.
• To facilitate sharing best practices, innovative strategies, and successful case studies illustrating the integration of resilience and sustainability principles in business operations.
• To foster collaboration and networking among academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange ideas and build partnerships.
• To encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange by bringing together experts from various fields to explore holistic approaches to addressing resilience and sustainability challenges in business.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

• Academicians
• Research Scholars and Students
• Entrepreneurs
• Professionals
• Industry / Business Executives

CALL FOR PAPERS

MIMANSA 2024 invites submissions under the broad theme of, “Navigating Change: Transforming Businesses for Resilience and Sustainability” across various multidisciplinary research areas. The conference invites research papers and case studies on the following sub-tracks. Please note the list is only indicative and papers/cases aligned to the conference theme are invited.

All submitted work should mandatorily have a similarity index below 10%.

Conference Tracks

Sub-tracks include but are not limited to

Submission Guidelines

Guidelines for the Submission of Extended Abstract

1. Extended abstract should be in MS Word; with in 500-1000 words (should not be more than 1000 words) including charts, graphs, figures, and tables but excluding references.

2. The Abstract is expected to have sections like

3. The abstract should be in Times New Roman/12pt/1.5 spaces with page layout specifications : normal margins/Portrait/A4/single column with page numbers given.

4. The charts, graphs, figures, tables, etc. to be pasted in the body of the abstract in the appropriate positions and not at the end. The figures, tables, etc. to be kept in an editable format.

5. References should be in APA 7th edition style (A Common Reference Examples Guide can be accessed from the link : https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-examples.pdf.

6. The ‘Anonymous Manuscript (abstract)’ file SHOULD NOT contain any details by which the authors can be identified. The title of the paper should be written at the top of the document.

7. The papers are to be submitted electronically through the Microsoft CMT Submission link. https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/MIMANSA2024

8. Full paper to be submitted after receiving the acceptance mail. Full paper submission guidelines are available on the conference website.

Guidelines for Full-Length Paper Submission

Authors who have received the acceptance for their extended abstract are only invited for the submission of the full paper.

The papers submitted to the International Conference on MIMANSA-2024 should describe your original work and should not have been published elsewhere or under consideration. The full version of your paper should be formatted as per the guidelines given below. The submitted paper should be in between 4,000-6,000 words including all the text, figures, tables, references, and appendices.

Paper Format

All papers submitted for the conference should contain original research that has not been previously presented or scheduled for presentation or accepted and if under review, must not appear in print before the conference. The conference seeks only the abstract for review at this stage. Selected abstracts after the conference will be eligible for Publication.

The full paper should cover the following aspects, but not limited to :

Title

Abstract 250-300 words, highlighting the sub-sections such as purpose, design/methodology/approach, findings, research limitations/implications, and originality/value.

• Keywords : 5-7
• Introduction
• Objective of the study
• Literature review and research gap
• The study hypothesis (if applicable)
• Methodology Adopted
• Empirical or theoretical results
• Findings of the study
• Implications for theory and practice
• Reference (in APA-7th edition format)

Further Guidelines

Similarity must be<10%, the author has to submit the full Turnitin report along with the final submission indicating the same.

The paper is required in MS Word, A4 size with a 1-inch margin on all sides, “Times New Roman”, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, headings bold, sub headings italic.

All tables, figures, and graphs, are included in the text with mentions of the source, captions, and proper numbering.

Tables, graphs, and figures need to be in black and white only with 300 dpi.

Author details (name, affiliation, ORCID, if any, e-mail, and contact number) should be mentioned on a separate page. The main article should not include authors’ names and affiliations.

Publication Opportunities

• Full papers after selection may be published as Conference Proceedings or Edited Books with ISBN (International or National Publisher)
• Selected Papers may be published in Scopus Indexed, UGC CARE I journals, ABDC listed journals (Journal Names will be provided later on)

Authors are expected to pay Article Processing Chargers of journals (If any).

IMPORTANT DATES

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

Authors must register for the conference to ensure the inclusion of the paper in the conference program. In-absentia presentation is not allowed, one of the authors must be there for the presentation

Payment and Registration link : https://edu.easebuzz.in/register/SriJo790/mimansa

The registration fee includes 01 Conference Kit, Lunch (02 Days), and Refreshments. Please note that the registration fee does not cover travel and accommodation. Participants and attendees are requested to make their own arrangements.

Certificates will be issued to registered authors only. At least one author must register and present the paper at the conference

Registration fees are inclusive of 18% GST.

(Note : International Participants please contact conference coordinators for payment of registration fees)

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