This year we are initiating a new process of submitting proposals directly to each track via the webpage submission form at http://www.cbs.dk/aib2004/. The submission system will open on November 1, 2003. All manuscripts and proposals must be submitted by January 15, 2004 (extended) in your time zone. If possible, please get your submissions in early, to avoid any connectivity problems as the submission site could be extremely busy towards the deadline.

Please note that this year the end of the month of fasting (Ramadan) will be during the last week of November. Thus, Sabanci University and the Program Chair's office will be closed from November 22nd through November 30th. Given that the U.S. holiday, Thanksgiving, also coincides with part of this week, it will be difficult to contact the track chairs or the AIB Secretariat during this week as well. So plan ahead and get your questions answered early!

Authors must make two initial submission decisions: choose (1) the most appropriate track and (2) the most appropriate type of session format.

Track: The tracks for this year's conference are listed below. Please refer to the Call for Papers for further details and track chair information.

1. The Context of International Business: International Political Economy, Business History, Law and Ethics
2. International Economics, Finance, Accounting & Tax
3. New Institutional Environments: Emerging Markets and Transition Economies
4. Modes of Expansion and Operation Abroad: International Alliances and Networks
5. Competing Across Countries: International Strategic Management
6. Managing Across Countries: Organization Theory, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
7. Buying and Selling Across Countries: Marketing and Supply Chain Management
8. Pre-Conference Professional Development Programs
   1. AIB/JIBS Paper Development Workshop [Separate Call for Papers]
   2. Teaching Roundtables
   3. Other Pre-conference Workshops and Panels

Type of Sessions: In Stockholm we will have three kinds of sessions: competitive sessions, interactive poster sessions, and panels. This year, based on feedback from past chairs and the AIB membership, we are simplifying the program by discontinuing the workshop session format.

• Competitive Sessions - The most polished papers should be submitted for inclusion in competitive sessions. Competitive sessions have chairs and discussants and are more formal presentations.
• Interactive Poster Sessions - Interactive poster sessions, on the other hand, are designed for shorter manuscripts, or work-in-progress pieces. Poster sessions encourage informal, two-way interaction between the author and individuals with similar research interests.
• Please note that submitting a manuscript as a competitive paper does not necessarily mean it will end up in a competitive session. Often times very good papers end up in an interactive poster session because of lack of space on the program or lack of fit with any of the existing paper sessions.
• Panels - In addition to individual paper submissions, AIB members may submit panel proposals. Panels are complete sessions organized as a single submission by the panel chair around a common theme. Panels may have a variety of formats. Examples include: traditional presentations of competitive or work-in-progress papers, roundtables with no formal papers, innovative presentations utilizing software or film, and professional development workshops.
• Professional Development Workshops - Professional development workshops may also be organized as special pre-conference activities. Individuals interested in organizing such panels are urged to contact the the preconference program chairs, Maggi Phillips, margaret.phillips@pepperdine.edu or Sue Feinberg, feinberg@glue.umd.edu

The web submission form for paper submissions is located at http://www.cbs.dk/aib2004/. Submissions will start on November 1, 2003 and must be made on or before January 15 , 2004 (extended).

• Competitive papers must be less than 10,000 words inclusive of all materials; Poster papers should not be more than 7,500 words.
• Each submission must state, on its front page at the top right, the requested Track (number and title) and Session Format (competitive, interactive poster).
• Each manuscript should also be accompanied by an abstract, not to exceed 150-200 words.
• Submissions must be on letter paper (8.5"x11" or 216x279 mm), with double-spaced text and a font size of 11 points or larger. Please follow the JIBS Style Guide (see http://www.jibs.net).
• The manuscript should preferably be saved in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. However, Microsoft Word files are also acceptable.
• The document must be stripped of all identifying information: The first page should NOT list any author information and the File Properties for the documents should be cleaned.
• If submitting a Microsoft Word file, the document must be checked for viruses using an updated anti-virus software utility before submission. Free virus scanners are available at: TrendMicro and Kaspersky

The web submission form for paper submissions is located at http://www.cbs.dk/aib2004/. Submissions will start on November 1, 2003 and must be made on or before January 15, 2004 (extended).

Panel proposals must be submitted by the panel chair and include:

• A title page that includes the name and contact information for all participants and identifies their roles.
  • An Overview Statement of the main issues in the panel.
  • An explanation of why the panel should be of interest to AIB members.
  • A description of the session format (e.g., paper presentations, roundtable, professional development workshop).
  • A 1 to 3 page synopsis of each presentation/activity.
  • Emails or signed letters from each participant, indicating s/he will participate if the panel is accepted.
• Panel proposals should be no more than 5,000 words inclusive of all materials.
• Each proposal must state, on its front page at the top right, the requested Track (number and title) and Panel Session Format.
• Submissions must be on letter paper (8.5"x11" or 216x279 mm), with double-spaced text and a font size of 11 points or larger. Please follow the JIBS Style Guide (see http://www.jibs.net).
• The proposal should preferably be saved in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. However, Microsoft Word files are also acceptable.

Authors will be sent an automatic email message upon successful uploading of their paper on the website acknowledging receipt of their submission. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 24 hours of submitting your manuscript or proposal, please email the program chair at aib2004@sabanciuniv.edu for further directions. All manuscript submissions will be subject to a double-blind review process and will be evaluated using the following criteria: interest to AIB members, analytical rigor, quantitative methods, innovativeness, and significance of conclusions. Panel proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: interest to AIB members, quality, innovativeness, fit with conference theme, participants from multiple universities.

We will be enforcing the Rule of THREE whereby each person can participate (as author, presenter, panelist, chair and/or discussant) in no more than three slots on the program, with two exceptions. It counts as only one submission if an individual is both chair and a presenter in the same session, and the rule does not apply to pre-conference activities (e.g., workshops) or listings resulting from AIB officer roles.

If you need additional information or have further questions, please contact Dr. Nakiye Boyacigiller, 2004 Program Chair, aib2004@sabanciuniv.edu.