Doctoral Colloquium Submissions

DocColl 2025 invites submissions on Business Management and related disciplines, like Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Quantitative Methods & Operations Management, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Strategic Management, Information Technology, and Business Communications, among others. Submissions may also include a non-MSMEs context.

Extended Abstract or Abstract Submission via Easy Chair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=4thicmm2025

All submissions have to be made using this template

Authors must declare that the paper is not published, under consideration, or accepted for publication elsewhere. At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present at the conference. All papers undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Submission template

Doctoral Colloquium 2025

Extended Abstract

First Page: Title, Track, Abstract (250-300 words), and Keywords

Second Page Onwards:

Introduction
Research objective
Methodology
Findings
Implications
Limitations and future research directions

Last Page: References

Prepare and submit an extended abstract (2000-2500 words, excluding references, tables, and figures) in Microsoft Word. Submissions exceeding 2500 words will not be reviewed. Include a 300-word abstract on the first page that outlines the importance, methodology, conclusion, and implications of your research. Up to four keywords can be provided. The first page must contain the title, abstract, and keywords. Paper content begins on the second page, with the last page reserved for references. Copyrighted material should be identified, and explicit permission for reproduction must be submitted separately to the Doctoral Colloquium email. No changes to the title, abstract, or authorship are allowed after submission.

OR

Doctoral Colloquium 2025

Abstract

First Page: Title, Track, Abstract (250-300 words), and Keywords

You can provide 4-5 keywords

Note

It is mandatory to mention “Doctoral Colloquium 2025” on the top of the submission – be it extended abstract or abstract in order to be considered for the Doctoral Colloquium 2025. Also, the submission file name to be kept as DC2025.
Doctoral Colloquium Competition Track for Best Paper Award:
Only participants who submit an extended abstract are eligible for the Doctoral Colloquium competition track. Eligibility does not guarantee entry into the competition track. The decision of the best paper award rests solely with IIM Amritsar.
Round Table Workshop for Paper Development:

Only extended abstracts are eligible for the workshop. Papers qualified for the doctoral colloquium competition track are directly qualified for the workshop. Details are as follows:

A ‘Round Table Workshop for Paper Development’ is a collaborative event designed especially for doctoral participants to help them refine and advance their scholarly papers for publication in top-tier journals. Here’s a general outline of what such a workshop might involve:

Objectives:

Feedback: Provide constructive feedback on drafts or ideas.
Networking: Facilitate connections among peers and experts.
Skill Building: Enhance writing, research, and presentation skills.

Format:

Introduction:

Brief overview of the workshop goals by the session chair.
Introduction of participants and their research areas by the organizing committee member.

Presentation of Papers

Each participant presents a summary of their paper or research idea.
This can be a short presentation or discussion of key points in a round-table format with an invited group of participants and expert/s.

Feedback Sessions:

Participants receive feedback from peers and expert/s in the field.
Discussions may focus on clarity, methodology, arguments, and overall structure of the paper.

Interactive Activities:

Learnings from other workshops on specific skills like literature review, data analysis, or writing techniques can also be included.
Breakout sessions for in-depth discussions on particular aspects of paper development.

Revisions and Action Plans:

Time for participants to make notes or adjustments based on feedback.
Discussion on next steps and deadlines for revisions.

Networking Opportunities:

Informal networking sessions or activities to build connections with other attendees.

Conclusion:

Summary of key takeaways.
Final Q&A or discussion.

Preparation Tips:

Submit Drafts Early: If applicable, submit your paper or draft in advance to allow for a thorough review.
Prepare Questions: Think about specific areas where you need feedback or guidance.
Engage Actively: Be open to feedback and participate in discussions to maximize the benefits of the workshop.

Removal of Authors’ Identity

Remove the author-identifying information from the document’s file properties. This can be done in Word by using/clicking on the “Properties” feature (use Word’s Help resource for further details on how to use it). To ensure a blind review, authors must avoid revealing their identities in the body or reference section of the paper. Further, do not include a front page with author-identifying information. At the time of submission via EasyChair, the submitter will be asked to provide complete contact information for all authors, including name, mailing address, phone number, and email.

Please use the above link for submission. Author/s will receive a submission confirmation via email.

Key Dates:

Submission Opens on Easy Chair: 5^st September 2024

Submission Closes on Easy Chair: 20^th November 2024

Early Bird Registration Starts: 1^st December 2024

Early Bird Registration Ends: 20^th December 2024

Registration Ends: 27^th December 2024

Conference Dates: 17^th January 2025 to 19^th January 2025

Doctoral Colloquium (DocColl) Committee 2025

Prof. Arun Kumar Kaushik

Chairperson, Doctoral Programs

Brief Biography

Dr. Arun K. Kaushik is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar, where he serves as the Chairperson of the Doctoral Program Committee and the Chairperson of the Marketing and Communication Area. He earned his doctorate at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, where he focused on consumer innovativeness and self-service technologies. He holds two master’s degrees in Marketing Management and has completed the Global Colloquium on Participative Learning program at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. With over twelve years of experience in academia, research, and the corporate sector, he has developed, proposed, and taught various marketing core and elective courses, including Sales and Distribution Management, Product and Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, and Advanced Marketing Research.

His primary research interests include Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Service Innovation, Innovation Adoption, and Destination Branding. He has published numerous research papers and a case study in esteemed indexed journals, such as the Journal of Business Research, Journal of Services Marketing, Journal of Strategic Marketing, Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, Journal of Vacation Marketing, Journal of International Consumer Marketing and many more. Additionally, he has authored a Marketing Research textbook with McGraw Hill Publications and another on Sales and Distribution Management with Wiley Publications with renowned academicians like Prof. J.F. Hair, Prof. R.E. Anderson, Prof. B. Babin, Prof. R. Mehta and Prof. Z. Rahman. He has participated in various conferences and chairing sessions at notable events such as the PAN World Management Conference and the PAN IIT Conference. He is also an active reviewer for several prestigious journals, including the European Journal of Marketing, Tourism Management, and the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services.