apugsm 2012 - 2012 Winter Conference on Advancements in Business, Economics, and Innovation Management Research

The Graduate School of Management of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is calling for paper presenters to the 2012 Winter Conference on Advancements in Business, Economics, and Innovation Management Research to be held in Beppu, Oita, Japan, on January 20 to 21, 2012.

This two-day conference aims to highlight advancements in graduate and post-graduate business research. We will consider 500 word abstracts on the following research themes:
1.Accounting and Finance
2.Development Economics
3.Environmental Management and Sustainability
4.Human Resources Management
5.Information & Technology Management
6.Innovation Management
7.Strategic Management & Marketing

To submit your abstract, fill out the on-line form on or before September 30, 2011. We have a double blind review process in acceptance of abstracts. These shall be published in an ISBN numbered conference proceedings. Outstanding research papers presented may be invited to submit to the Asia Pacific World, the Journal of the International Academy of Asia Pacific Studies, a peer-reviewed journal. Likewise, selected themed research papers will be invited to be published in an abstracted book volume.

The conference venue will be the university campus atop Mt. Jumonjibaru overlooking Beppu Bay.

Notification of acceptance will be released on October 15, 2011. The deadline for full papers submission is on December 15, 2011. Registration will be open from October 15, 2011 will close on December 15, 2011. We shall issue invitation letters only to accepted and registered research paper presenters. Kindly follow the on-line registration procedures. We would need your confirmed bank transmittal of the registration fee and your confirmed hotel booking. If you wish to participate as audience, you may simply register and pay on-site.