Deadline:
04/18/22
Event Date:
09/28/22 to 09/29/22
Location name:
White Plains, NY
Organization:
International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation
CALL FOR PAPERS
We are reopening our International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.
Due to the restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ICERM was not able to host its annual conference in 2020 and 2021. ICERM members usually come together every year during the conference. The next in-person conference is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 – Thursday, September 29, 2022. Accepted presenters who can’t physically participate in the 2022 conference can present their papers virtually via Zoom.
The International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM), New York, is inviting scholars, researchers, graduate students, experts, practitioners, policy makers, representatives of indigenous peoples and faith communities to submit proposals – abstracts or full papers – for the 2022 International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.
To increase our understanding of ethnic, racial and religious conflicts in countries around the world, the conference will consider submissions from multidisciplinary fields of study and practice. Qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods research studies from university scholars and researchers are accepted. Case studies, lessons learned, success stories, policy analysis or design, and best practices from policy makers, practitioners, religious leaders and indigenous peoples are also accepted.
Proposal for a Panel: University scholars, researchers, policy makers, practitioners, religious leaders, representatives from think tank organizations as well as representatives of indigenous peoples can submit joint proposals for a special panel discussion on any topic that explores the theme of the conference.
For the 2022 conference, we welcome proposals that examine or explore the understanding of any type, case or aspect of ethnic conflict, racial conflict or religious conflict through one or all of these lenses: analytical (i.e., theoretical analysis); research (research methods, evaluations, or assessments); and resolution (practical solutions, best practices or lessons learned).
Exemplary abstracts or full papers shall not only bridge theory, method and practice, but must include findings and recommendations designed to further understanding and inform practical application.
To send your abstract or paper for consideration, read the Guidelines for Paper Submission.
- Papers for presentation must be between 3,500 and 4,000 words, submitted with 300-350 word abstracts, and a biography of no more than 50 words. Authors can send their 300-350 word abstracts before submitting their full papers.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: April 18, 2022. International presenters who need a visa to come to the United States must submit their abstracts before April 18, 2022 for early processing of travel documents.
- Selected proposals for presentation notified on or before April 30, 2022.
- Full paper and PowerPoint submission deadline: September 1, 2022.
- If English is not your native language, please have a native English speaker review your paper before submission.
- All submissions to the 7th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding must be typed double-spaced in MS Word using Times New Roman, 12 pt.
- Please use the APA Style for your citations and references if possible. If not, other academic writing traditions are accepted.
- Please identify a minimum of 4, and a maximum of 7, keywords reflecting the title of your paper.
- Authors should include their names on the cover sheet only for purposes of blind review.
- Email graphic materials: photo images, diagrams, figures, maps and others as attachment in a jpeg format and indicate by use of numbers preferred placement areas in the manuscript.
- All abstracts, full papers, graphic materials and inquiries should be sent by email to: [email protected]. Please indicate “2022 Annual International Conference” in the subject line.
Selection Process
All abstracts and full papers will be carefully reviewed by a Peer Review Panel. Each author shall then be notified by email about the outcome of the review process.
Evaluation Criteria
- The paper makes original contribution
- The literature review is adequate
- The paper is based on a sound theoretical framework and/or research methodology
- The analysis and findings are germane to the objective(s) of the paper
- The conclusions match the findings
- The paper is well organized
- The Guidelines for Paper Submission have been followed properly in preparing the paper
Copyright
The International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM) retains the copyright of all the presentations at the 7th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. However, authors may use their papers elsewhere after publication provided that proper acknowledgement is made, and that the ICERM office is notified.
