19th EBES Conference - Istanbul May 26-28, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey

Call for Papers

On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to invite you to participate in the 19th EBES Conference, in Istanbul, Turkey, which will bring together many distinguished researchers from all over the world. Participants will find opportunities for presenting new research, exchanging information, and discussing current issues. Although we focus on Europe and Asia, all papers from major economics, finance, and business fields - theoretical or empirical - are highly encouraged. Qualified papers will be published in the EBES journals (Eurasian Business Review and Eurasian Economic Review) and EBES 2016 Anthology. EBES journals (EER & EBR) are published by Springer. In addition, all the submitted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings CD. After the conference, participants will also have the opportunity to send their paper to be published in the Springer’s series Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics. This will also be sent to Thomson Reuters in order to be reviewed for coverage in its Conference Proceedings Citation Index. Please note that the 10th, 11th, and 12th EBES Conference Proceedings are accepted for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index. Subsequent conference proceedings are in progress. Abstract submission for the 19th EBES Conference will be opened on November 1, 2015. I also would like to remind you that the deadline for abstract submission is February 28, 2016. I look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you on May 26-27-28, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. Sincerely, Jonathan Batten, Ph.D President

Publication Opportunities Qualified papers will be published in the EBES journals (Eurasian Business Review and Eurasian Economic Review). EBES journals are published by Springer and indexed in the Cabell's Directory, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, RePEc, EBSCO Business Source Complete, ProQuest ABI/Inform, IBSS: International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, and EconLit.

Interested EBES 2016 conferences participants can also resubmit their full papers for the EBES 2016 Anthology (has an ISBN number) which is published annually and includes papers presented in the EBES 2016 conferences. Also all accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Program and the Abstract Book (with an ISBN number). It will be distributed to all conference participants at the conference. Although submitting full papers are not required, all the submitted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings CD. After the conference, participants will also have the opportunity to send their paper to be published in the Springer’s series Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics. This will also be sent to Thomson Reuters in order to be reviewed for coverage in its Conference Proceedings Citation Index. Please note that the 10th, 11th, and 12th EBES Conference Proceedings are accepted for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index. Subsequent conference proceedings are in progress.

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission for the 19th EBES Conference will open on November 1, 2015. The deadline for abstract submission is February 28, 2016. Your abstract should be between 150 and 400 words. All abstracts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (if submitted via email) and in English (including the title, authors’ names, affiliation, and contact information of the authors). Abstracts should include Objectives, Data and Methods, Results, and Conclusions. JEL classification and up to 6 keywords should be used. Previously published papers may not be submitted. All accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Program and the Abstract Book (with an ISBN number). It will be distributed to all conference participants at the conference. Although submitting full papers are not required, all the submitted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings CD. After the conference, participants will also have the opportunity to send their paper to be published in the Springer’s series Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics. This will also be sent to Thomson Reuters in order to be reviewed for coverage in its Conference Proceedings Citation Index. If you would like to propose an organized session, please contact Dr. Ender Demir by e-mail (demir@ebesweb.org) including its subject and format along with minimum 5 presenters interested in attending the session.

Important Dates Abstract Submission Start Date: November 1, 2015 Abstract Submission Deadline: February 28, 2016 Reply-by: March 13, 2016 Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 Announcement of the Program: April 30, 2016 Paper Submission Deadline (Optional): April 22, 2016* Paper Submission for the EBES journals and EBES 2016 Anthology: July 31, 2016

* Completed paper submission is optional. If you want to be considered for the Best Paper Award or your full paper to be included in the proceedings CD, after submitting your abstract before February 28, 2016, you must also submit your completed (full) paper by April 22, 2016.

Registration

Registration for the 19th EBES Conference - Istanbul will start on March 13, 2016. The deadline for the registration is April 22, 2016. To register, you should complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee. Participants also have an option to pay the registration fee via bank transfer. To obtain the bank account details, please contact us at ebes@ebesweb.org. In order to be included in the Conference Program and the Abstract Book, the registration fee must be received by April 22, 2016. Invoice will be handed to you at the conference. If you do not inform us, we would simply put your name and university/affiliation to the invoice. At least one author must be registered for each accepted paper to be included in the Conference Program. Registration fee is 300 Euros and 100 Euros for each additional paper. Registration is required for all participants attending the conference. Registration fee includes the abstract book, the conference proceeding CD, and other conference materials. It also includes welcome reception, coffee breaks, and a lunch box during the conference. Accommodation is not included.

Registration fees Deadline: April 22, 2016

Standard Fee 300 € Co-author 250 € Additional Paper 100 € Participant fee (no presentation) 250 €

Best Paper Award (Sponsored by John P. Rust, Georgetown University)

While submitting full papers are not required for EBES Conferences, only completed papers accepted for presentation will be eligible for the Best Paper Award. In order to be considered for the award, completed papers must be submitted before April 22, 2016 and at least one of the authors must have registered for the conference. The Best Paper Award will be selected by our Award Committee and EBES will award 500 Euros and “Best Paper Award Certificate” to the winner.

Conference Venue

19th EBES Conference will be held at the Nippon Hotel Istanbul, Turkey. All conference rooms will be equipped with a computer, a projector with screen for PowerPoint presentations; also wireless internet will be available during the conference to participants free of charge.

Please find the address details below: Nippon Hotel Topçu Caddesi No: 6 34437 Taksim - Istanbul / TURKEY Phone: +90 (212) 313 33 00 Fax: +90 (212) 313 33 33 Email: info@nipponhotel.com.tr

Accommodation

We recommend Nippon Hotel Istanbul to our participants for accommodation. It is a superior four star hotel located in the heart of the city. Nippon Hotel Istanbul offers outstanding accommodations for the business traveler or for the visitor coming to enjoy Istanbul's pleasures, all from its convenient location in the heart of the city in Taksim Square. From central Taksim Square, tourist, shopping and business, are within footsteps or a short taxi ride from Nippon Hotel, Istanbul.

Social Activities

We are in the process of organizing a boat tour in the famous Bosphorus, a walking tour in the historical center of Istanbul as well as a dinner in a historical neighborhood in Istanbul, where you can enjoy traditional Turkish food. Those self-paid activities will be pre-registered.

Istanbul

Having served as the capital city of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and the Ottoman Empires, Istanbul has a history of over 5000 years old and is usually considered as the birthplace of civilization. Besides, Istanbul is chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010 and is in UNESCO World Heritage List. Lying partly in Europe and partly in Asia on the traditional land route between Europe and Asia Minor, Istanbul fits the vision of EBES, which emphasizes both on Asia and Europe. Also, its physical location causes a travel advantage for those who will participate in the conference.