8^th South East European Doctoral Student Conference

16 - 17 September 2013, Thessaloniki - Greece

RT1 - Enterprise, Innovation and Development (Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics)

Scope: The objective of the track is to gather in the same place doctoral students, junior researchers, academics and practitioners in order to discuss topics that are of currency, relevance and significance for international competitiveness and increased regional development and convergence in the South-Eastern Europe.

Topics

Suggested, but not exclusive, research areas that contributors may address include:

Banking crises
Foreign Direct Investment
Corporate Governance
Defence and Peace Economics
Applied Econometrics
Agricultural Economics
Environmental Economics
Logistics & Green Supply Chain Management
Corporate Finance & Financial Systems
Quality Management & TQM
Customer Behaviour
Marketing Planning
Organisational Analysis & Learning
Human Resources Management
Strategic Management Marketing
Change & Innovation Management
Knowledge Management
Public Management
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
Management of SMEs
Tourism
Growth and Development
International Business
Applied Statistics
Efficiency Analysis

Committees

Chair

Dr. Pavlos Gkasis, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Dr. Tim Vorley, The University of Sheffield, UK

Scientific Committee

Dr. Alok Choudhary, The University of Sheffield, UK
Prof. Paul Latreille, The University of Sheffield, UK
Mr. Fotis Missopoulos, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Dr. Dilay Celebi, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Dr. Nick Williams, The University of Sheffield, UK
Prof. Konstantinos Katrakylidis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Evangelia Desli, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. George Androulakis, University of Patras, Greece
Dr. Nikos Varsakelis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Persefoni Tsaliki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Robert Wapshott, The University of Sheffield, UK
Dr. Kostas Alexandris, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Anastasios Karamanos, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Dr. Anna Watson, London Fashion College, University of London, UK
Dr. Howard Viney, London Business School and Open University, UK
Dr. Alexandros Kapoulas, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Dr. Nikolaos Mylonidis, University of Ioannina, Greece
Dr. Eftychia Nikolaidou, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Dr. Leslie T. Szamosi, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Prof. Geoff Wood, Management School, The University of Sheffield, UK
Dr. Konstantinos Priporas, Middlesex University London, UK
Dr. Tim Vorley, The University of Sheffield, UK
Prof. Christos Kollias, University of Thessaly, Greece
Dr. Alexandros Psychogios, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, Greece
Dr. Alexandros Zangelidis, University of Aberdeen, UK

Target Audience

Doctoral students
Masters research Students
Junior Researchers
Practitioners

Important Dates

Short or Full paper submission: ~~Friday 12^th April 2013~~ Extended to 13^th May 2013
Notification of acceptance: ~~Monday 20^th May 2013~~ Extended to 26^th June 2013
Response to reviewers comments and submission of FINAL-camera ready paper: ~~Friday 21^th June 2013~~ Extended to 8^th July 2013

Submission Details

Depending on the stage of your research, you can submit either a short paper (3-5 pages) or a full paper (8-15 pages). In either case, the structure to be followed is given below. All papers should be submitted in English and use the MS word template provided below. Short or Full papers for RT1 should be submitted as a word or Pdf document by the 13th of May 2013 through the EasyChair Conference Management System, at this link.

Authors of either short or full papers should download and use the following template: DSC2013-RT1-paper-template.doc

Structure of full paper (8-15 pages)

Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Data and Methodology
Empirical Analysis
Conclusions
References
Appendix

Structure of short paper (3-5 pages)

Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Proposed Methodology
Conclusions
References
Appendix

For any additional information please contact us on RT1@seerc.org.

Review Process

All submitted papers will undergo a double peer-review process by members of the Scientific Committee. Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present their work at the conference and will be asked to submit the final versions of their papers to be included in the conference proceedings. During the conference, each paper will be presented in front of a panel of experts consisting of academics with significant research expertise and experience in supervising doctoral students. Each presentation will be followed by feedback from the members of the panel and questions from the audience. In addition to the discussions that will be held during the presentations, there will be general discussion sessions guided by the members of the expert panels, addressing various issues relating to research methodology and PhD work.

Publication of Best Papers

Authors of selected best papers will be invited to submit extended versions for publication in the International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development. The invited submissions will follow a separate double-blind reviewing procedure according to the standards of the journal.

Best Paper Award

If you wish your paper to be considered for the Best Paper Award, you should indicate this along with your submission.