Call for Papers

Seventh International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS 2024)
13 - 15 May 2024
(Extended Abstract Submission Deadline – 15th April 2024)
Middlesex University Dubai
[Hybrid Event]
https://www.mdx.ac.ae/erpbss2024

Middlesex University Dubai is proud to announce the Seventh Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) conference. The international conference will be held from 13th to 15th May 2024 at Middlesex University Dubai Campus in Knowledge Park, Dubai. ERPBSS 2024 will be a hybrid conference with participants having an option of attending and presenting either in-person or virtually.
Over the last 13 years, our biennial flagship conference, one of the highlights of the University’s calendar, has attracted hundreds of delegates from leading institutions across the world. The interdisciplinary conference provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to communicate their findings, spread awareness regarding new advancement, and engage in meaningful discourse with professionals from different fields, and foster local and international collaborations.
ERPBSS 2024 Conference Theme – ‘Sustainability Revisited: Adapting to a New Global Landscape’
For over half a century, the concept of sustainability has been integral in shaping our understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors, further enriched by the more recent focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Initially introduced in 1972 and further refined in 1987, this concept has achieved notable successes, exemplified by the deployment of the Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015) and the ongoing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Despite significant progress, the contemporary world confronts increasingly complex challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity, and economic volatility. These developments necessitate a critical reassessment and recalibration of our sustainability strategies. The ERPBSS 2024 conference aims to delve into how the foundational pillars of sustainability - people, planet, and profit - can be realigned or redefined to address both current and future challenges. This exploration requires a comprehensive understanding of the current state of each pillar, along with an investigation into how advancements in one area can be harmoniously achieved without compromising the others.
ERPBSS 2024 will provide a global platform for thought leaders, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to engage in this dynamic, inclusive, and essential dialogue about our sustainable future. The conference hopes to engage participants from multiple disciplines towards developing a more responsive and effective cross-cutting sustainability framework, ensuring that our approaches remain relevant and impactful in meeting the immediate and long-term needs of our world.
Conference Tracks
General Track
The conference hopes to engage participants from multiple disciplines on a range of emerging topics that engage with conference themes and sub-themes.
Areas of interest for the submission include, but not limited to:
• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Management
• Education
• Engineering & IT
• Entrepreneurship
• Fashion and Graphic Design
• International Relations & Global Governance
• Journalism
• Law
• Leadership Studies
• Film, Media and Communication
• Psychology
• Science and Technology
• Sustainable Development
• Tourism
Special Tracks
In addition to the general track, the conference invites submission to the following ‘special tracks’.
Track 1 - Trends in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Business Applications
Track 2 – Building Agile and Resilient Supply Chains
Track 3 - 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges
Track 4 – Economics and Finance
Track 5 - Business Process Improvement with Robotics and IoT
Track 6 - Initiatives and Interventions to Enhance Wellness in Work, Academic, and Personal Spaces
Track 7 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Track 8 - Transformative Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Track 9 - Technology and Education
Track 10 - People Management Perspectives and Future of Work
Student Research Track
Middlesex University Dubai has a vibrant student research culture, and we are pleased to announce the inclusion of a Student Research track at the 7th ERPBSS2024 conference. This conference will provide a platform for undergraduate and graduate student researchers from around the world to showcase their research findings (either in person or virtual) to an international audience.
Abstract Submission
The conference encourages the submission of completed or ongoing conceptual or empirical research papers, articles, and case studies from both academics and research students. We also welcome results/insights from industry practitioners and creative scholarly outputs.
Authors wishing to present at the conference are invited to submit a 500-750-word abstract of continuous text describing their current work for consideration by the programme committee.

Presentation formats include oral and poster presentation. During submission, authors have the opportunity of identifying whether their abstract falls within the ‘general track’ category or one of the ‘special tracks’.

Abstracts must be submitted electronically using the following easy chair link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=erpbss2024 by 15th April 2024 for consideration by the programme committee. All authors will be informed on or before 20th April 2024 after the peer-review process whether their abstract has been accepted.
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For more details, including submission guidelines and templates for submission, please visit the conference web page at: https://www.mdx.ac.ae/erpbss2024

Important Dates
Deadline for Submission of Structured Abstracts or Full Papers (Optional):15 April 2024
Notification of Decisions: 20 April 2024
Early Bird Registration Closes: 25 April 2024
Normal Registration Closes: 5 May 2024
Student Registration Closes: 30 April 2024
Conference 13-15 May 2024


Conference Fees
Early Bird (In-Person) AED 1000
Normal Registration (In-Person) AED 1250
Early Bird Student Registration (In-Person) AED 400
Normal Student Registration (In-Person) AED 500
Early Bird (Online) AED 500
Normal Registration (Online) AED 750
Early Bird Student Registration (Online) AED 250
Normal Student Registration (Online) AED 300

For further information, please visit the website https://www.mdx.ac.ae/erpbss2024 or email erpbss@mdx.ac.ae
We look forward to welcoming you to this conference at Middlesex University Dubai.
ERPBSS 2024 Conference Team
Conference Chairs - Dr. Sreejith Balasubramanian & Dr. Supriya Kaitheri