MESAAS 2015 Graduate Conference Program [March 5-6]

Contents 1. Welcome Message from the Chair, APMAA 2015 Conference Organizing Team 2. Call for Papers: 2015 Annual Conference 3. Call for Papers: 2015 Doctoral Colloquium 4. Conference Highlights 5. APMAA 2015 Conference Organizers 6. 2015 APMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (as of January 1st, 2015)

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Abstract The 2007 Spring Symposium Series was held Monday through Wednesday, March 26-28, 2007, at Stanford University, California.

WORKSHOP III-20 Conflict, Power, and Knowledge: Studies from the Middle East and Diaspora Organized by MESA Global Academy Chair: Jessica Winegar, Northwestern University Adel Dashela, Columbia Global Centers, Amman The Role of Yemeni Tribes in Mediation, National Reconciliation and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding Begüm Burak, Independent Scholar Political Interference in Academia: The Impact of ‘Parachuting’ on Turkish Universities Basileus Zeno, Trent University Challenges of Knowledge Production in Diaspora: A Syrian Case Study Mirwais Parsa, University of Pittsburgh Rent Seeking, Reform, and Special Influence Groups: Insights from Modern Afghanistan M. Hamed Isar, Independent Scholar Balancing Tradition and Inclusion: Framework Principles for an Afghan Accord

The Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA) is thrilled to announce the APMAA 2023 Annual Conference, centered around the theme "Challenges and Opportunities for Management Accounting in the Digital Era." The conference is cohosted with Trisakti University, Indonesia, and will be online from October 24 (Tuesday) to October 26 (Thursday), 2023. Trisakti University is Indonesia's largest private university and is located in Jakarta. It is the only private university in Indonesia established by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. Originally planned as a hybrid event to be hosted at Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), the circumstances took a different turn when XJTU withdrew from its role as the cohost in early August. In our quest to find an alternative solution, we were fortunate to connect with Professor Sekar Mayangsari from Trisakti University in Indonesia, who generously agreed to provide the conference platform and support staff for the 2023 event. Trisakti University's team has a commendable track record of successfully hosting previous APMAA events, such as the 2021 online annual conference and a webinar held on July 18, 2023. We are truly fortunate to have the experienced team led by Professor Sekar at the helm of APMAA 2023. As for the Doctoral Colloquium, the University of Merdeka Malang, under the leadership of Professor Grahita Chandrarin, provides the Zoom Platform. APMAA 2023 comprises Conference Sessions on Days 2 and 3 and Doctoral Colloquium on Day 1. The Conference Sessions include 9 Academic Paper Sessions with multiple papers at each session, a Plenary session, and a Forum. The Doctoral Colloquium has a Paper Session and two Dissertation Proposal Presentation Sessions. Academic Paper Sessions APMAA places utmost significance on the Academic Paper Sessions and upholds the annual conference policy of "Quality is paramount. Return to our roots." In the 6th Annual Forum, hosted at National Taiwan University in 2010, APMAA introduced a discussant system for all scholarly presentations. This system aimed to enhance the depth of academic discussions. In the 9th Annual Conference, which took place in Nagoya, Japan, in 2013, APMAA adopted the MS-CMT (Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit) as its platform for the first time. This transition marked a significant improvement in the transparency of the submission and review processes, ensuring a more efficient and reliable evaluation of research contributions. APMAA 2023 Academic Paper Sessions garnered 34 submissions, and after a rigorous review process, we are delighted to announce the acceptance of 23 high-quality papers for presentation. This accomplishment was made possible by our dedicated paper review team, consisting of 23 volunteer reviewers, who diligently adhered to our "Guideline for Authors." Their unwavering commitment to maintaining the caliber of papers accepted for the "2023 Academic Paper Sessions" is highly commendable. We have designated Wednesday, October 25 (Day 2) afternoons for scheduling the Academic Paper Sessions and Thursday, October 26 (Day 3). Each presentation is allotted 35 minutes, which includes 20 minutes for the presentation itself, 10 minutes for discussion, and 5 minutes for questions and answers. We look forward to the insightful talks and knowledge sharing during these sessions. Plenary Session On the second day of the conference, which falls on Wednesday, October 25, we are thrilled to present a compelling plenary session focusing on the theme "Challenges and Opportunities for Management Accounting in the Digital Era." During this session, three distinguished Chinese professors will share their expertise and insights on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in management accounting. Firstly, Prof. Rong Huang from Fudan University will delve into "The Application of New Technology in Management Accounting Research." Next, Prof. Nan Hu from Xi'an Jiaotong University will address "Exploring the Frontier of Management Accounting Research: The Reshaping Influence of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (L.L.M.s)." Lastly, we are honored to have Prof. Yasheng Chen from Xiamen University, who will present on the intriguing topic of "Algorithmic Management Accounting." Forum In the afternoon of October 26, we will hold the 2023 Forum addressing " How Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA) Has Survived." This Forum aims to analyze the key factors that have contributed to the survival of the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA) and strategies that ensured its continued success. By examining the association's journey, we share valuable experiences to run an academic association. Speakers are Prof. Mayangsari, Sekar, Trisakti University, Indonesia; Prof. Elgammal, Mohammed, Qatar University, Qatar. Dr. Farhana Begum, Bangladesh Ministry of Education, and Susumu Ueno, Emeritus Professor of Konan University, Japan. Doctoral Colloquium APMAA introduced the Doctoral Colloquium Sessions during the 7th Annual Conference held at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, in 2011. An APMAA's doctoral Colloquium is an academic gathering where "late-stage" doctoral students present their research and receive feedback from faculty members, peers, and occasionally external experts. We hold the 2023 APMAA Doctoral Colloquium on Tuesday, October 24 (Day 1). This year's Colloquium features two types of sessions: a Paper Session and a Dissertation Proposal Presentation Session. In the Dissertation Proposal Presentation Session, students in an early stage of the dissertation process present their proposal in a public setting to get feedback from mentors and audiences from various fields. A total of 6 students will present their papers in the 2023 Doctoral Colloquium. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the authors who contributed their manuscript submissions, without whom this year's conference would not have been possible. I thank the reviewers, mentors, presenters, discussants, and moderators for their exceptional dedication to this event. Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the support of the APMAA members and Board directors. My special appreciation goes to the team members and staff of Trisakti University and the University of Merdeka Malang for supporting the 2023 annual conference. The 2023 Program promises to be captivating, and it is now time for our collective efforts to be duly recognized. I am confident you will thoroughly enjoy this online conference, which provides ample opportunities for learning, networking, and forging new friendships. Once again, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your valuable contributions, support, and participation.

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Online Learning, 2017

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is the leading professional organization devoted to advancing quality online learning, providing professional development for administrative leaders, support service individuals and faculty, and producing high-level research and best practice publications. OLC (formerly the Alfred P. Sloan Consortium) started in the 1990s when a small community came together to promote the idea that online learning could be of great benefit to providing access to a quality education. Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this community embarked on a number of activities designed to promote the concept that the design and implementation of online and blended learning applications needed to be well-planned and based on sound pedagogical approaches. In 1995, a one-day meeting of grantees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Anytime, Anyplace Learning Program met in Philadelphia to discuss their work and share their experiences. Ninety individuals attended this first gathering. This meeting grew into an annual event for the next five years. In 2001, it was decided that the event be expanded into a full conference with a formal, peer-reviewed call for proposals and workshops, and would include exhibit areas. The University of Central Florida agreed to host the conference in Orlando in November. That was a fateful decision as the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11 followed by the anthrax scare in Florida in October of that year severely limited the number of people willing to fly to Orlando to attend the conference. Still, three hundred and sixty participants attended to share and discuss research, effective practices, student services, and administrative support for online learning. Since 2001, the conference has grown and has evolved into the premiere event for presenting current ideas, research, and best practices in online learning. In 2016, the Online Learning Consortium celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the International Conference on Online Learning by giving it the new name of ACCELERATE. Over 2,000 individuals attended this conference either in person or virtually. Six hundred and seventysix proposals were submitted for presentation, of which 341 were accepted.

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We are pleased that you have found time to attend this truly significant academic event and to explore the impressive variety of research conducted by our undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines. The poster and oral presentations at today's symposium demonstrate our students' dedication to research and scholarship as they address fundamental questions in the arts, sciences, and technology. Regardless of the field of study, the opportunity to engage in academic research and creative activities is an important component of the educational experience available to all students at CSUN. Our gathering today not only celebrates student accomplishments, but it also provides a unique opportunity to experience some of the most exciting research and creative work by CSUN students all in one place. The University's distinguished faculty are at the heart of the research you see today. They support and encourage the rich variety of research and scholarly opportunities available to students at CSUN. As many of our alumni will tell you, working with their professors prepared them for success in advanced degree programs. In fact, the National Science Foundation ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. Our commitment to traditionally underserved students is notable as well. The National Institutes of Health awarded CSUN nearly $22 million to enhance the diversity of the country's biomedical workforce through BUILD PODER, an aggressive effort to change the way traditionally underrepresented minority students are mentored and trained as they set off on a career path as biomedical researchers. In addition, Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranks CSUN 11th in the nation in awarding bachelor's degrees to minority students and fifth in awarding bachelor's degrees to Latinos. Research and creative activity are essential elements of a vibrant, empowering CSUN education. Please join us in thanking our students for their presentations and in celebrating their academic accomplishments.