Local Solutions to Global Challenges: Communicating Sustainability Initiatives to Diverse Communities
The School of Communication takes pride in being the first university outside Europe to host and organize the 11th International Conference on Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainable Business (ICSR).
We warmly welcome all participants, offering a unique opportunity to connect and expand academic and industry networks. This conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge with a global audience united under the overarching umbrella of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on social responsibility, ethics, and sustainable business. Serving as a crucible for scholarly dialogue and practical insights, the conference aims to bridge the gap between sustainability and the diverse local and global communities. In an era marked by global challenges, the pursuit of sustainable practices has become imperative. The theme underscores the urgent need for communication strategies that effectively engage local communities while simultaneously addressing the global sustainability challenges we face. Effective communication of sustainability initiatives requires resonance with diverse communities' cultural, social, and economic nuances, fostering engagement and collaboration in global sustainability endeavours.
We invite participants to explore, discuss, and disseminate new theoretical perspectives, innovative approaches, best practices, and case studies. Our focus is on highlighting the pivotal role of communication in sustainability within the context of diverse global communication and communities.
ICSR 2024 POSTER
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Professor of Business Organization at the University of Alicante, specializes in Strategic Management, Tourism Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility. He is the author of numerous books, chapters, and articles in these areas; a member of the Tourism Research Institute at the University of Alicante and has led several publicly and privately funded projects. He previously served as assistant dean of the Economics Faculty at the University of Alicante and currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Business Organization.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Assistant Professor of Business Organization at the University of Alicante, holds a PhD in Economics, Business, and Society. Specializes in Corporate Social Responsibility and Strategic Management, particularly in Agglomeration Economies and Tourism Management. Author of numerous articles and book chapters in these fields. Engaged in public and private-funded projects and has edited several books on CSR and sustainability. Presented papers at various national and international conferences. Collaborated in teaching and research with institutions such as Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) and University of Leicester (United Kingdom).
Below is an indicative (but not exclusive) list of possible submission topics – in alphabetical order:
- AI in CSR Communication
- Business Responsibility and Digital Platforms
- Cause-Related Marketing
- Collaborative Journalism
- Communicating Social or Societal Marketing
- Corporate Responsibility and Reputation
- Crisis Management and Communication
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- CSR and Digital Communications
- CSR and Integrated Marketing Communication
- CSR Communication
- CSR Communication and Consumer Psychology
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- NGO Marketing
- Public Relations for Sustainability
- SDGs and Corporate Practice
- Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in the Digital Society
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Strategic CSR Communication
- Sustainable Advertising
- Values and Morality in Corporate Responsibility
Submit your abstract of 300 words in a Word document format to
If you intend to proceed with publication, it is advisable to submit the full paper after the acceptance of the abstract using the full paper template that can be obtained by registering HERE. Full papers should not exceed 8000 words in length. Please note that accepted full papers will be reviewed by journal editors, who will select works deemed suitable and of sufficient quality for their journal. Some publications may require authors to enhance their work by 40-50%, which may involve adjustments to the title and abstract. Adherence to the specific procedures of each publication is mandatory, and publication decisions are contingent upon the manuscript's overall quality. Additional fees for journal publication might be charged separately by the journal publishers.
The full paper would stand a chance to be published in Palgrave edited collections and indexed journals as listed below:
- Palgrave Studies in Governance, Leadership, and Responsibility
- Business and Professional Communication Quarterly (ESCI) – Special Issue
- Kajian Malaysia (Scopus) – Special Issue
- Pertanika (Scopus) – Special Issue
- European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (Scopus)
- Investigaciones Turísticas (Scopus)
- Global Business Management Review (MyCite)
- Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business (MyCite)
Acceptance for the conference presentation will be based on a review of the 300-word abstract. Two reviewers will offer feedback on the abstracts. Subsequently, the same reviewers will also assess the full paper submissions.
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Abstract Submission Deadline |
: 15 May 2024 |
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Notification of Abstract Acceptance |
: 1 June 2024 |
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Early Bird Registration |
: 5 June 2024 |
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Full Paper Submission *optional |
: 1 August 2024 |
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Early Bird Registration |
By 5 June 2024 |
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Presenter |
:USD 380 |
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Non-Presenter* |
:USD 210 |
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Doctoral student* |
:USD 210 |
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Local Presenter |
:MYR 1100 |
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Local Non-Presenter* |
:MYR 500 |
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Local Doctoral Student* |
:MYR 500 |
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Regular Registration |
By 1 August 2024 |
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Presenter |
:USD 480 |
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Non-Presenter* |
:USD 310 |
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Doctoral student* |
:USD 310 |
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Local Presenter |
:MYR 1500 |
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Local Non-Presenter* |
:MYR 750 |
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Local Doctoral Student* |
:MYR 750 |
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Boat Cruise Dinner |
:MYR200 |
* Fee excluding Boat Cruise Dinner
Chair
Professor Dr Jamilah Hj Ahmad
Convener
Associate Prof. Dr Izzal Asnira Zolkepli
Deputy Convener
Dr Suriati Saad
Secretary
Madam Samsuriati Syamsuddin
Proceedings & Publication
Dr Mahadevan Krishnan
Dr Ng See Kee
Dr Rehan Tariq
Registration & Local Arrangements
Madam Azizah Ahmad
Madam Irene Audrey John Joseph
Finance & Sponsorship
Kayathre Rama chandran
Technical & Website
Dr Nurdayana Mohd Noor
Mr. Dzulfikar Azmi Muhamad Aripin @ Isa
Mr. Zulhanif Sayutiam
Protocol & Publicity
Madam Noor Azlina Yusoff
Madam Nor Diyana Malik
Prof. Emeritus Anders Lundström, Mid Sweden University, Sweden
Prof. Elio Borgonovi, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
Prof. Guler Aras, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Prof. Alin Stancu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Prof. Ana Adi, Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, Berlin
Prof. Andrey Andoko, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Indonesia
Prof. Caroline D Ditlev-Simonsen, BI Norwegian School, Norway
Prof. Cătălina Sitnikov, University of Craiova, Romania
Prof. Jamilah Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Prof. Ken Peattie, Cardiff University, UK
Prof. Kiranjit Kaur, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Prof. Parichart Sthapitanonda, Chulalongkorn University. Thailand
Prof. Patrick Quinn, American College of Greece, Greece
Prof. Rodica Milena Zaharia, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Prof. Stefanie Molthagen-Schnöring, HTW Berlin
Prof. Umit Alniacik, Kocaeli University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Anna Sörensson, Mid Sweden University, Sweden
Assoc. Prof. Besrat Tesfaye, Södertörn University, Sweden
Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgiana Grigore, University of Leicester, UK
Assoc. Prof. Dr Izzal Asnira Zolkepli, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr Nurul Ain Binti Mohd Hasan, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr Zeti Azreen Ahmad, International Islamic University Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Maria Bogren, Mid Sweden University and Nord University, Norway
Assoc. Prof. Mike Molesworth, University of Birmingham, UK
Dr Anthony Samuel, University of South Wales, UK
Dr Athanasios Chymis, Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE), Greece.
Dr Cristian Ducu, Centre for Advanced Research in Management and Applied Ethics, Romania
Dr Cristina Galalae, University of Leicester, UK
Dr David McQueen, Bournemouth University, UK
Dr Enric Ordeix, Ramon Llull University, Spain
Dr Jordi Botey, Ramon Llull University, Spain
Dr José Aurelio Medina-Garrido, University of Cadiz, Spain
Dr Josep Rom, Ramon Llull University, Spain
Dr Maria Anne Schmidt, HTW Berlin
Dr Paolo D'Anselmi University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Dr Suriati Saad, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr Wybe Popma, Brighton Business School, UK
