Call for Papers | Mountain Plains Business Conference at the University of Nebraska Omaha | University of Nebraska at Kearney
 

Call for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS
65th ANNUAL MOUNTAIN PLAINS BUSINESS CONFERENCE
October 17-18, 2025
 University of Nebraska Omaha | Omaha, NE

Conference Theme: Integration Across Boundaries

Integration Across Boundaries is the theme of the 2025 Mountain Plains Business Conference, emphasizing the integration of diverse perspectives and disciplines in business and education. Hosted in Omaha, a city that embraces integration with its central geographic location, the conference aims to bring together academia, educators, and industry experts to foster collaboration and bridge gaps. It aims to showcase the integration of global and local insights, bringing together diverse ideas that tackle business challenges. The conference, therefore, welcomes ideas and submissions from all areas of business and from across the globe. The gathering is relaxed and informal, and presentations include everything from manuscripts ready for journal submission to discussion-oriented abstracts, along with workshops and panel discussions. We welcome international participants who may join virtually.

We look forward to your participation!

DATES AND DEADLINES

Early bird registration (For faculty in person: $250, For faculty attending virtually: $200, Students: $50): Valid until September 16, 2025
Registration (For faculty in person: $300, For faculty attending virtually: $250, Students: $50): From September 17, 2025 onwards
Registration fee for international faculty and students who may join virtually: $50 until October 1, 2025.
Paper Submissions: You may submit them any time until October 1, 2025. Please give a week for confirmation of acceptance.
Click HERE for submissions to the 2024 Mountain Plains Business Conference

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All submissions require the following information:

  • Contact information: Name, affiliation, phone number, and email address for all co-authors.
  • Presenter information: At least one co-author needs to be labeled as the intended presenter.
  • Submission type: Abstract, Paper, Case Study, Panel Proposal, or Workshop Proposal.
  • Tracks: TBD (e.g., Accounting and Finance, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Tech, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, MIS, Pedagogy.)

GUIDELINES TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Abstract submissions provide the opportunity to present preliminary results and receive feedback and ideas from session attendees. Please prepare the submission using Microsoft Word, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font in APA style. They should be 100-words in length, with no tables, figures, or references. The first page should include the paper’s title, authors names, and intended track. The second page should include only the title and abstract.

GUIDELINES TO SUBMIT A COMPETITIVE PAPER

Papers representing completed research and dealing with a substantive, methodological, or theoretical issue are invited as Competitive Paper submissions. Please prepare the submission using Microsoft Word, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font in APA style. They should be 20-30 pages in length, which includes tables, figures, and references. The first page should include the paper’s title, authors' names, and intended track. The second page should include only the title and an abstract no longer than 100 words.

GUIDELINES TO SUBMIT A CASE STUDY

Papers with either a descriptive or decision-based case study are invited for Case Study submissions. These papers need to be based on real-life scenarios, not hypothetical ones. However, data may come from primary or secondary information. Please prepare the submission using Microsoft Word, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font in APA style. Submissions should be 20-30 pages in length, including tables, figures, and references. The first page should include the paper's title, authors' names, and intended track. The second page should include only the title and an abstract no longer than 100 words.

GUIDELINES TO SUBMIT A PANEL PROPOSAL

Special sessions provide an opportunity to highlight important topics related to various business fields. Please prepare the proposal using Microsoft Word, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font in APA style. The proposal should be no longer than 500 words, with no tables, figures, or references. The first page should include the session proposal title, session chair, discussants, and intended track. The second page should include only the title and proposal.

GUIDELINES TO SUBMIT A WORKSHOP PROPOSAL

Workshops provide an opportunity to demonstrate new techniques in studying business-related topics. The proposal can include software, methodology, or pedagogy. Please prepare the proposal using Microsoft Word, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font in APA style. The proposal should be no longer than 500 words, with no tables, figures, or references. The first page should include the session proposal title, session chair, discussants, and intended track. The second page should include only the title and proposal.


For any questions, send your email to Arvind Agrawal (aagrawal@unomaha.edu) or Xiaoming Yang (xyang2@unomaha.edu).