GULF SOUTH
BUSINESS RESEARCH

All submissions to the Gulf South Business Research Conference must be original work and must not be simultaneously submitted to another conference or journal.

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All research submissions will undergo a blind peer review process. Authors must ensure that manuscripts do not contain identifying information within the document.

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Detailed formatting instructions and templates for each submission type are available through the links provided below.

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Full Papers (Competitive Papers)

Full papers present completed or near-completed research that contributes to business scholarship and practice.

Submissions should include:

• Title

• Extended abstract (175 words)

• Key contributions to academe and practice (300 words)

• Manuscript (up to 3,600 words)

• Optional table or figure

• Selected references

Maximum total text length: 4,100 words

 

Extended Abstracts

Extended abstracts are designed for research in progress, emerging ideas, or early-stage projects.

Submissions should include:

• Title

• Keywords

• One-sentence paper description

• Research question

• Method and data (if applicable)

• Summary of findings

• Key contributions

Maximum length: 4–5 pages including references.

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Poster Presentations

Poster submissions present early-stage research, student projects, or works in progress in an interactive session.

Submissions should include:

• Title

• Key contributions to academe and practice (300 words)

• Extended abstract (up to 1,000 words)

• Optional table or figure

• Selected references

Maximum total text length: 1,300 words

Formatting template and detailed guidelines:
At least one author must register for the conference for the poster to appear in the program.

 

Teaching Moments

Teaching Moments highlight innovative classroom practices, teaching strategies, and experiential learning approaches in business education.

Submissions should include:

• Teaching context

• Description of the teaching activity

• Learning outcomes and student impact

• Implications for business education

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Industry White Papers

Industry White Papers present applied research, case studies, and data-driven insights from industry professionals and practitioners.

Submissions may include:

• Executive summary

• Industry context or business problem

• Approach or methodology

• Key insights or findings

• Implications for industry and research

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Important Notes

• All submissions must be uploaded in PDF format.

• Manuscripts must comply with blind review requirements.

• Authors will receive submission confirmation via email after a successful upload.

• At least one author must register and attend the conference for accepted submissions to appear in the program.