General Guidelines
Conference Tracks. There are four conference tracks. All accepted papers are organized according to their relevance to the tracks. The chair of each track decides if paper is deemed fit based on the key topics and sub-topics.
Book of abstract. The printed and online copy of the ICMIAR book of abstract contains the paper abstract and the profile of the presenter.
Online conference proceedings. The Industry and Academic Research Review is published online both individual paper and full issue. The papers contained in the online conference proceedings are open-access. The authors can reprint, reproduce and publish the research articles in any journal without restrictions. Further, this open access publication allows anyone to reuse the article without prior permission. Only the extended abstract is published in the proceedings. Articles in the proceedings are published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Certificate of Presentation. The presenting author receives a Certificate of Presentation. In case of multiple authors, non-presenting authors receive a Certificate of Participation. In case of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate, only registered presenting or non-presenting participants receive the certificate. Non-presenting participants need to pay conference registration fee to receive the CPD certificate.
Awards. There are four (4) awards per track: Most Outstanding Research (selected from the submitted full manuscript), Outstanding Research (selected during the actual presentation), Best Presentation and Best Presenter. The winners are chosen by the chairs and selected members of the board based on the following criteria:
| Most Outstanding and Outstanding Research | |
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Strong empirical evidence ((paper used appropriate methodology; results are congruent with the objectives; discussions provide substantial arguments) |
40% |
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Strong contribution to the field (paper has originality; paper contributes new findings; paper provides valuable findings using reliable research methods) |
30% |
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Technical write-up/content (paper follows proper article format; paper is free from grammatical errors; paper is proper organized; writing is clear and appropriate) |
30% |
| Best Presentation | |
| Content of presentation | 40% |
| Presentation style | 30% |
| Appropriate use of technology | 30% |
| Best Presenter | |
| Knowledge about the topic | 50% |
| Communication skills | 40% |
| Appropriate use of technology | 10% |
Submission of presentation and other materials. The presenter submits the research paper presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint format or in any other format (with lecture notes) at least one week before the event.
Record and Upload of Presentation. The entire or part of the conference is recorded for future upload in the various social medial platforms. Photos are also taken during the conference for internal and external promotions and use. Participants may request a copy of the photos or videos after the conference.
For Authors
a. Before the Conference
i. Type of Submission
Submission to the conference can be: a) paper abstract; b) extended abstract; or c) full paper. Papers are evaluated for fitness to the conference track and readiness for publication either in the book of abstract or online conference proceedings publication.
Paper abstract. Author can submit the abstract of article for conference presentation consideration if the research is still ongoing. The paper is evaluated as to fitness to the conference scope and track. As soon as the paper is completed, the author updates the abstract prior to the printing of the book of abstract. The author is also required to submit the extended abstract or full paper for conference proceedings publication.
Extended abstract. Author can submit the extended abstract of the paper for evaluation and review. If accepted, the submission is considered for both the book of abstract and proceedings publication.
Full paper. Author can submit the completed research papers for evaluation and review. If accepted, the submission is considered for both the book of abstract and proceedings publication. The reviewers might give detailed feedback which can be incorporated to the revised version.
Article Types. The conference accepts any topic within its scope and coverage. The submitted article needs to have strong empirical evidence and make significant contribution to the field. It should have strong theoretical and/or methodological literature. The submission is an original article, not have been nor considered for publishing elsewhere. If it is a republication, the author must obtain permission to republish the same. The author must obtain permission for any used copyrighted materials within the article.
This conference only accepts articles in English. It is the prime responsibility of the author to ensure that the paper’s quality is highly acceptable as to use of language, grammar and punctuations. Any use of discriminatory and bigoted terms are not acceptable.
Article Structure. The manuscript must include pertinent information of the author/s including name/s, affiliation/s, address and email address. The corresponding author, in case of multiple authors, must be properly indicated. The total word count of full paper should be 6,000 to 8,000 words.
The structure of the manuscript includes:
- Title – appropriate title to your article.
- Abstract – the number of words should not be less than 150 but not more than 250.
- Key words – a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 6 keywords.
- Main body – it should contain the following:
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgement/Any declaration
- References
ii. Online Submission
The online submission requires only MS Word file. Ensure to follow the proper template to avoide early rejection of the paper.
a. For Abstract only submission. You need to upload title page without author name. This is used for review purposes only.
b. For Extended Abstract submission. You need to upload two files:
Anonymous extended abstract. This file is used for the review process. This must not contain any information related to the identity of the author/s.
Title page. This file should contain the title of the article, name and affiliation of the author/s, abstract and key words.
c. For Full Paper submission. You need to upload two files:
Anonymous file. This file is used for review process. This full manuscript must not include the name and affiliation of the author/s and any other information related to the identity of the author/s.
Title page. This file should contain the title of the article, name and affiliation of the author/s, abstract and key words.
You can click on each link to download the templates. Use the appropriate template for your submission.
The files must be uploaded through the online submission portal. Your paper will be assigned Submission ID Number which you will use for all the communications related to the publication. Upon submission, you will receive submission confirmation acknowledgement approximately within 24 hours. If the editor found your paper not within the conference scope or not within the prescribed format, your submission may receive an early manuscript rejection decision.
b. During the Conference
i. Presentation Guidelines and Decorum
Punctuality. Presenters are expected to be at the venue (onsite or online) before the start of the session. The online meeting shall be opened 30 minutes before the scheduled session.
Presentation order. The presentation is arranged according to the conference tracks. Each track is given designated timing. Presenters are requested to join the track their papers belong to. Presenters receive a detailed conference program with the corresponding schedule.
Presentation timing. Each presenter is given a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10 minutes. The track chair moderates the session and alerts the presenter of the time limit. For the smooth flow of the session, the ‘Question and Answer’ is to be conducted after the last session presenter. Participants are encouraged to give constructive questions.
Mode of Presentation. Presenters are required to use PowerPoint presentation or any other mode of visual presentation available. However, pre-recorded video presentation is also encouraged for online participants experiencing internet connection difficulties. Each presenter must ensure that the presentation is shareable using Zoom. A screen control is given to each presenter during the presentation.
Netiquette. Participants are requested to use complete first and last name in their Zoom account for easy recognition. All participants are expected to follow proper network etiquette. The conference organizers have all the rights to drop any participants from the session in case of any misbehavior.
ii. Document Submission
Microsoft Powerpoint. The author needs to submit the research paper presentation with lecture notes in Microsoft Powerpoint. The lecture note or explanation is a must for slides containing excerpts, tables, diagrams, photos and figures. The submission is required prior to the issuance of the CPD certificate.
Online Proceedings Publication. The individual extended abstract is also available online. The full issue of the online proceedings will be available through website and Google Books approximately one week after the conference. Late submission or corrections can still be considered in this stage.
Video Presentation for Online Participants. Should an online participant decides to pre-record a presentation, the video or link to the video should be with the conference committee at least a week before the conference. Any changes in the manner of presentation should be communicated to the committee or session chair before the conference.
c. After the Conference
i. Issuance of the Certificate
Registered participants receive the following certificates:
Certificate of Presentation/Participation. The onsite participants receive the hard copy of the Certificate of Presentation (for presenters) and Certificate of Participation (co-authors and listeners) during the conference. Meanwhile, online participants receive the e-certificate of presentation (for presenters) and participation (co-authors and listeners) via the corresponding author's email address right after the conference.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate. The registered participants receive the CPD e-certificate via their email address within 28 days after the conference. The issuance of the certificate requires the submission of the Microsoft Powerpoint presentation to The CPD Certification Services, United Kingdom.
Certificate of Publication. Corresponding authors receive e-Certificate of Publication from the Industry and Academic Research Review as soon as the extended abstract is published online. Corresponding author receives the final draft of the paper for confirmation before the online publication. All communications and release of e-certificates are through the corresponding author's email address.
ii. Submission of Paper for Journal Publication
Select papers can be invited for journal publication. The full paper must be uploaded to any of the following journal for publication. Author chooses the appropriate journal based on the topic or track.
International Journal of Academe and Industry Research - covers topics related to business management, accounting and finance, business education, economics, and applied industry research, among others.
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies - covers topics related to educational management, educational leadership, teaching and learning, assessment, and development studies in education, among others.
International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - covers topics related to general science, medical science, physics, chemistry, information and communication technology, engineering and mathematics education, among others.
International Review of Social Sciences Research - covers topics related to humanities, philosophy, psychology, law and politics, arts, literature and history, among others.
As the Institute uses separate online submission portal for each journal, the author needs to reupload their papers in the appropriate journal for proper review. The Institute uses different review criteria for conference and journal publications.