21st Annual Conference

Bridging Boundaries for Global Innovation

Date

10th - 12th April 2025

Venue

Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

CIRCLE International is delighted to announce a call for papers for the upcoming 21^st CIRCLE International Conference 2025: Global Innovation and Connection Achieved by Transcending Boundaries. The conference aims to bring together academics, scholars, educators, and professionals from diverse fields to share information, best practices, and opportunities for collaborative research.

The Conference will serve as an opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing among many fields of study. It also provides an opportunity for PhD students and junior researchers to present their preliminary research studies.

Call for Papers

The conference is now accepting papers and abstracts

Abstract submission deadline

January 31, 2025

Abstract acceptance notifications will be delivered

February 15th, 2025

The registration and payment deadline

March 10th, 2025

The paper submission deadline

March 15th, 2025

Conference topics

The conference will address a variety of issues, including Business, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Tourism, Finance, Social Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data.

1. Business

Business strategy and innovation
Entrepreneurship and small business management
ESG, corporate governance and ethics
International business and global markets
Business analytics and decision-making
Supply chain management and logistics

2. Management

Organizational behaviour and leadership
Strategic management and planning
Operations management
Project management
Change management and organizational development

3. Marketing

Consumer behaviour and market research
Branding and brand management
Digital marketing and social media
Marketing communications and advertising
Product development and innovation
Pricing and revenue management

4. Human Resources (HR)

Talent acquisition and retention
Employee development and training
Performance management
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
HR analytics and workforce planning
Employee engagement and motivation

5. Tourism

Sustainable tourism development
Destination management and marketing
Tourism policy and planning
Cultural heritage and tourism
Tourism entrepreneurship and innovation
Tourism impacts and sustainability

8. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data

Machine learning and deep learning
Natural language processing and understanding
Computer vision and image recognition
Robotics and automation
AI ethics and responsible AI
Applications of AI in various industries
Data analytics and data mining
Data visualization and interpretation
Data privacy and security

7. Social Science

Sociology and social research
Psychology and behavioural sciences
Anthropology and cultural studies
Political science and governance
Education and pedagogy
Social work and community development

6. Finance

Corporate finance and investment analysis
Financial markets and asset pricing
Risk management and financial derivatives
Banking and financial services
Financial planning and wealth management
International finance and global markets

We welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and doctorate candidates.

Publishing Opportunities

Accepted papers and abstracts will be published in the Book of Proceedings and assigned an ISBN.

The best conference papers will be evaluated for publication in select publications, including:
1. International Journal of Management Cases (IJMC).
2. The International Journal of Sales, Retail, and Marketing (IJSRM)
3. International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialization.
4. International Journal of Business and Globalisation.

Hosts and Affiliates

The conference is hosted by University Vitez – Sveučilište / Univerzitet “VITEZ”. The conference is affiliated with Several universities including Leeds Beckett University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Vitez University, Salford University, and Sunderland University.

Sponsor

The International Foundation Group

Our Speakers

Léo-Paul DANA is an outstanding and well-known entrepreneurship scholar. He has a BA, MBA, and PhD and has been named Canada’s top entrepreneurial scientist and the world’s number 11 overall. He has also been named as France’s number one entrepreneurship scientist for several years. With a diverse range of teaching and research appointments at universities around the world, including Dalhousie University, the University of Southern Denmark, and Princeton University, Professor DANA has made significant contributions to the field through his research, publications, and participation in various research initiatives. He has also been as a keynote speaker at international conferences and has vast expertise mentoring PhD students.

Professor Léo-Paul DANA
Keynote speaker

Organisation Committee

The organising academic for the conference includes

Professor Claudio Vignali, Dr. Mohamed El-Ansari, Mr. Michael Addison, Professor Razaq Raj, Professor Tahir Rashid, Professor Alexandra Jane Kenyon, Dr.Okeoma John-Paul Okeke, Prof. Dr. Yasin BİLİM, Dr.Siavash Mahvash, Mr. Sinisa Dukić and Professor Nikola Draskovic.

For further information, including registration and conference updates, please visit the conference website or email the conference organising committee at conference@circleinternational.co.uk

Abstract Submission: Interested authors are requested to submit an abstract of their paper (250-300 words). Click here to submit your abstract
Full Paper Submission: Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit their full papers (maximum 5000 words). Download the template for the full paper
Formatting: Papers must be formatted according to the conference guidelines (provide a link to the conference guidelines document)

Submission Guidelines

Abstract format

Selection of the Conference Papers

A selection of the conference papers will be considered for publication in the following journals: · International Journal of Management Cases · International Journal of Sales, Retailing, and Marketing · Journal of Food Products Marketing · International Journal of Business and Globalization

To submit the full paper please follows the instructions:

The length of the paper should not exceed 22 pages; the minimum length is 11 pages of standard typescript (A4 size; font Arial; size 12; single line spacing, margins 2.5 cm).

For publication in International Journal of Management Cases and International Journal of Sales, Retailing and Marketing follow the instructions below or visit the below links for the two journals: IJMC Submission Requirement Guidelines & IJSRM Submission Requirement Guidelines

Please supply the text of your article in a Microsoft Word file. All of the text must have the minimum of word processing features.

Give your article a title, and list all of the authors at the top of the page. Include an abstract of no more than 300 words and also a list of keywords.

Submission of the full article goes to Prof. Razaq Raj from Leeds Beckett University. Attach the document in an email to journals@circleinternational.co.uk

The paper submission deadline: March 15th, 2025

The Abstract must include the following points

Title/s, author name/s
Institution/s, country/ies.
Abstracts should be between 150-300 words in length.

The main body should include:
A brief introduction
Background/key issues from the literature,
An overview of the methods and
Results/findings if any.
Five keywords.

Deadline for abstract submission: 31st January 2024
Acceptance notice: within 14 days from the date of arrival

Paragraph features and layout

The text should be in Arial (size 12) using the following features:

Single-line spacing
Left-aligned text, unjustified
A single space between sentences
A single carriage return between paragraphs
No additional paragraph formatting, e.g. Word headings or style

Headings:

If the pattern of headings is complex, please distinguish them by making main headings bold, the next level normal and the subheadings in italics.

Display features:

Do not use any automatic features of Word-like blobbed and numbered lists.
Put theses in via your keyboard with the numbers, blobs and tab spacing.
Set up tables and figures as simple as possible so that they can be converted for typesetting.
Only cross-reference tables and figures in the main file; at the very least, put them on separate pages-ideally, send additional Word or Excel files.

Warning:

Do not, under any circumstances, send graphics or pictures embedded in Word Files. Most Word graphics are inextricable from text files.
Please type out your captions separately in Word and send in a hard copy of how you would like the diagram to look.

The text:

For the word, be as consistent as you can with spelling, references, and nomenclature.
Use English ‘connection’, ‘colour’, ‘capitalize’, spellings in preference to US ‘x’, ‘or’, and ‘z’. If there is variable spelling, please use your word processor to check that you have used it consistently.
Numbers should be words from one to ten and in figures thereafter using commas to separate large ones e.g. 1,000,000.
Where you use a blobbed list, the entries should be punctuated as sentences – with capital letters and full stops – where they involve a verb, like this one.
If the list is part of a sentence like the one for paragraph features above no punctuation will be required until the last blob.
Punctuation should be kept to a minimum and full stops only left for genuine abbreviations like e.g. or ibid. (n.b. there is no extra space) For references please see below.
Capitalisation of initial letters should also be kept to a minimum. Only dignify titles with capitals where a specific managing director, professor or senior lecturer is mentioned. The initial letters of proper names and titles of books and magazines are capitalized; the titles of articles and the headings in your article will not be. Do not capitalize the internet.
Only the initial letter of the first word of a heading or the article title should be capitalized – follow the style of this page. No full stops at the end of headings.
Spell out the contents of the acronym in brackets after it; the International Journal of Management Cases (IJMC). For subsequent references, DSA is fine.
Use en dashes – like these – without space for parenthesis. Don’t worry if you cannot find these on your machine, they can be put in later. All number series, particularly page references to articles in endnotes, should be separated by an en dash without space: e.g. pp 228 – 412.
Use single ‘smart’ (i.e. curly) quotes for all quotations and inverted commas, except where there is a quotation inside a quotation, then use double ones.
Use conventional abbreviations for quantities, without spaces between the number and the measure: so £10m, 35% or 25kg, and no extra full stops are required.
Show percentages as a figure (35%) rather than spelling it out (percent).

References :

The list of books, articles and sources referred to is placed at the end of the article. It is important that the Harvard referencing system is adopted.

Note:

The handling of author initials
Of multiple authors if there are no more than three use et al (no full stops)
Book and journal article titles receive contrasting treatment
There is no full stop with p or pp
An en dash between the page numbers with no full stop at the end
Also, US spelling conventions are observed in the spelling of US references, following the original.

Submit your Abstract

Registration

Doctoral students, faculty members of University VITEZ Bosnia, the International Foundation Group, and Circle International receive priority in registration. The cost includes attendance at the conference from April 10th to 12th, 2025. It also consists of the presenting of a single paper. All additional papers require an additional conference fee. Additional authors attending the conference have to pay the conference fee. If your paper is not approved and you do not wish to attend, your registration fee will be returned. The prices cover entrance to conference sessions, networking, coffee breaks, lunches, and the gala dinner.

In-person :

Registration for attending the conference in person: €299 for International Delegates
Registration for attending the conference in person: €249for Local Delegates

*Early bird booking before November 2023 receive a 10% discount

Accommodation

We understand the importance of choosing the perfect place to stay. Our carefully picked hotels provide pleasant accommodations, meeting facilities, and Wi-Fi connectivity. With a variety of room options and glowing ratings from past guests, our selected hotel guarantee a high level of service. The rooms are suitable for conference participants because they are centrally located and close to transit and major attractions. They provide personalised help and group booking alternatives to make your stay memorable. Book your accommodations in early to get the best deals and have a great conference in Sarajevo.

Transportation

Sarajevo travel alternatives vary by location and preference. These methods are usual for reaching Sarajevo:

By Air: Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is the city’s major airport. Find Sarajevo flights from the nearest international airport. Sarajevo has daily flights to major European and international locations by several carriers.
By Train: Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro are easily accessible by train from Sarajevo. Check train schedules and buy tickets.
By Bus: The region uses buses frequently. Many Balkan cities have bus links to Sarajevo. Get bus schedules and tickets in advance.
Driving: You can get to Sarajevo by car. The city is accessible from neighbouring nations via major roadways. However, road conditions may change, so plan your route.

Check visa and travel limitations for your nationality and destination before travelling. Check for travel advisories and recommendations from appropriate authorities for a safe and seamless trip.

Payment

Please make the payment for the conference fee, which includes the costs of bank transfer, to Vitez University in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to finalise the registration procedure for the conference. It is crucial to submit the payment only after obtaining notification of abstract acceptance.

The participant is responsible for the full cost of the conference charge. Please guarantee that the payment is made in the local currency, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM), and that the quantity is determined by the exchange rate at the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the day of the transfer.

Please include the phrase “Circle 2025” in the bank transfer details and specify the participant’s name. This will enable us to promptly identify and process your payment.

I enclose a copy of the bank transfer, free of all charges, Sveuciliste/Univerzitet „Vitez“ Vitez , Poslovni centar 96-2, Vitez , BiH ( ID 4236444360001):

National:

Sparkasse Bank DD BiH, Zmaja od Bosne 7, BiH-71000 SARAJEVO

1990520076949321

International