SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions can be either paper or panel submissions.

Maximum 400 words (excluding references)

Font: Times New Roman 12-pt, double spaced, 2.5 cm margins.

Paper abstract submissions should include (as appropriate to the type of proposal):

1. Research objectives/questions

2. Conceptual framework

3. Methodology

4. Contribution of the paper to conference themes.

Panel abstract submissions should include

1. The panel purpose and its relationship to the selected conference stream; (

2. details of (minimum) three and (maximum) four papers and paper presenters to be included in the panel;

3. the expected contribution to the panel.

For panel submission, please ensure you advise the conference stream.

Process and deadlines for submissions

All paper abstracts and panel proposals must be submitted to leadershipcentre@smu.ca (submission portal will open on March 1st 2022)
Abstract and panel proposals submission due: April 25th 2022
Notification of decision on submissions: May 25th, 2022
Optional full paper submission for consideration in best paper awards: July 31, 2022

Guidelines for full paper submissions

Papers must be written in English and should be sent in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Papers should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words in length including tables, figures and references. Tables and figures should be incorporated into the paper. Each table and figure should be given a title. Please include an abstract and four to six key words.

Enquiries about conference administration and technical issues related to online submission should

be directed to the conference administration team at leadershipcentre@smu.ca

How to Submit Abstract

Please submit your abstract to leadershipcentre@smu.ca and include the following information:

Subject: ISIRC 2022 Conference: Stream ___ (Please add in the stream # you are submitting to)

Full Name

Stream #

Abstract

References