Organizer Guideline

1. Conference Planning and Management

1.1 Pre-Conference Preparation

  • Establish the Scientific Committee responsible for reviewing submissions.
  • Define the theme and scope of the conference aligned with economics and business disciplines.
  • Develop a timeline for submission deadlines, peer review, and publication.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and publication standards (COPE, ICMJE).
  • Secure collaboration with universities, research institutions, and sponsors.

1.2 Call for Papers & Submission Process

  • Publish a Call for Papers (CFP) on official platforms and indexing databases.
  • Provide clear submission guidelines including formatting, referencing style, and ethical policies.
  • Use a conference management system (e.g., Open Journal Systems, EasyChair) for paper tracking.

2. Peer Review and Quality Control

2.1 Review Process

  • Implement a double-blind peer review system to ensure academic integrity.
  • Assign qualified reviewers based on expertise and ensure fair evaluations.
  • Establish clear criteria for acceptance, revision, or rejection of papers.

2.2 Plagiarism and Ethical Screening

  • Utilize plagiarism detection software (Turnitin, iThenticate) with a maximum similarity threshold of 20%.
  • Ensure all authors follow ethical research and publication guidelines.

3. Proceedings Publication & Indexing

3.1 Editing and Formatting

  • Format accepted papers according to NICEBIS Proceedings Template (IEEE, APA, etc.).
  • Provide DOI numbers for each paper through Crossref.
  • Maintain consistency in metadata for indexing purposes.

3.2 Indexing & Archiving

  • Submit proceedings for indexing in Scopus (under evaluation), Web of Science (WoS), DOAJ, Crossref, Google Scholar.
  • Ensure compliance with SINTA (Indonesia), Garuda, and Moraref for national indexing.

4. Conference Execution

4.1 Technical & Logistical Setup

  • Organize keynote sessions, parallel sessions, and panel discussions.
  • Provide hybrid access (onsite & virtual) to increase international participation.
  • Ensure smooth technical support for virtual and in-person presentations.

4.2 Post-Conference Follow-Up

  • Publish proceedings within 3-6 months post-event.
  • Issue certificates of participation and reviewer acknowledgments.
  • Collect feedback for continuous improvement.