Call for Papers

The e-Commerce 2014 conference is a major international event for researchers, academics, industry specialists, practitioners & students interested in the advances in, and applications of, e-Commerce. The participants will have an opportunity to present and observe the latest research results, and ideas in these areas. This conference aims to cover both technological as well as non-technological issues related to this new business paradigm.

The Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced level on all topics related to e-Commerce. Proposals which address the theory, research and applications as well as describe innovative projects are encouraged. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee.

Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance and quality of contribution.

Topics for this conference include, but are not limited to:

Commerce Technology

- e-Business Applications and Software
- Barriers to e-Business Adoption
- Cryptography for enabling e-Commerce

Global e-Commerce

- e-Commerce in developing countries
- Global e-Commerce
- Infrastructure for e-Commerce

Online Management

- Knowledge Management
- Managing Innovation
- Marketing on the Web
- e-Commerce Strategy & Implementation
- Economics of e-Commerce
- Internet payment systems

Online Business Models

- e-Logistics
- e-Government
- e-Procurement
- e-Services
- Business-oriented e-Commerce
- Consumer-oriented e-Commerce
- Web advertising and Web Publishing
- Retailing in e-Commerce (e-Tailing)
- Mobile Commerce
- Supply Chain Management & e-Fulfilment
- e-Communities
- Multimedia and Webcasting on the Web
- Other e-Commerce Models and Applications

Regulatory/Policy Issues

- Social Issues in e-Commerce
- The Regulatory Environment of e-Commerce
- Trust & Security Issues in e-Commerce

 

The Conference will be composed of several types of contributions:

  • Full Papers – These include mainly accomplished research results and have 8 pages at the maximum (5,000 words).
  • Short Papers – These are mostly composed of work in progress reports or fresh developments and have 4 pages at maximum (2,500 words).
  • Reflection Papers – These might review recent research literature pertaining to a particular problem or approach, indicate what the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion - with rationale and justification - for a different approach or perspective on that problem. Reflection papers might also analyze general trends or discuss important issues in topics related to the conference. These have 4 pages at maximum (2,500 words).
  • Posters / Demonstrations – These contain implementation information or work-in-progress and have two pages at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster itself (or demonstration) that will be exposed at the conference.
  • Tutorials – Tutorials can be proposed by scholars or company representatives. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.
  • Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.
  • Invited Talks – These will be made of contributions from well-known scholars and company representatives. An abstract will be included in the conference proceedings.
  • Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.
  • Doctoral Consortium – A Doctoral Consortium will discuss in group, individual projects and on going work of PhD students. Prospective students should send a report of their PhD projects and work so far with a maximum of 4 pages (2,500 words).
  • Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions – The former enables Companies to present recent developments and applications, inform a large and qualified audience of your future directions and showcase company’s noteworthy products and services. There will be a time slot for companies to make their presentation in a room. The latter enables companies the opportunity to display its latest offerings of hardware, software, tools, services and books, through an exhibit booth. For further details please contact the publicity chair - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


This is a blind peer-reviewed conference.


Important Dates

 - Submission Deadline (last call): 2 June 2014
 - Notification to Authors (last call): 23 June 2014
 - Final Camera-Ready Submission and Early Registration (1st call): until 31 March 2014
 - Late Registration (1st call): after 31 March 2014
- Conference: 17 - 19 July, 2014