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Submissions
Submissions, Two types of submissions will be accommodated:, Full paper (competitive paper) for publication in the proceedings of the conference. We have two outlets for publication: Publication of the proceedings hosted at the NWU website, with a 2026 publication year; use this template Publication of the proceedings with Springer Nature, with a 2027 publication year; use this template NB: Please make your…, Important dates, Abstract submission for both full paper and work-in-progress: 30 March 2026 Abstract feedback: Two weeks after submission or by 15 April 2026 . NB : Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits attendance and presentation at the conference. However, acceptance of an abstract does not…, Submission Guidelines, Check your manuscript for plagiarism and AI writing. We will use Turnitin software to check plagiarism and AI writing. Turnitin (similarity index) with more than 20% will be rejected. A maximum of two papers per participant allowed (2 as author, 2 as co-author, or 1 as author and 1 as co-author) A maximum of one paper per doctoral student.…, Statement on the review process, From the Chair of the Scientific Committee The Scientific Committee, comprising the Scientific Committee Chair, the Chair of the Reviewers Committee, the Track Chairs, and the Reviewers, collectively oversees the peerreview process, ensuring the quality, rigour, and relevance of all submissions, and guiding the academic content of the conference.…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Contactus
Contact us
Contact us, Please get in touch!, For general enquiries, such as submissions, acceptance letters and registrations Suné Horn, Conference Administrator Email: ssirccon@gmail.com For Payments/Invoicing: Ms Lourencia Augustinho, Financial Administrator Email: lourencia.augustinho@nwu.ac.za For Review Process/Editorial Process/Proceedings: Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda Email: Ephrem.…, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – SSIRC, [accordion collapsed], Question: Is the SSIRC conference DHET-accredited?, Answer : The SSIRC conference (and its predecessor, ICSS) has been in existence since 2016. All previous conference proceedings have been accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The conference consistently adheres to DHET subsidy requirements, including the double-blind peer review process and all other stipulated…, Question: Is the SSIRC conference linked to accredited journals?, Answer : Currently, there are no journals linked to the SSIRC conference. The conference publishes conference proceedings only., Question: What are the publication outlets/formats for the SSIRC proceedings?, Answer : The SSIRC proceedings are currently published through two possible outlets: SSIRC Website – SSIRC Proceedings published on the SSIRC website hosted by the North-West University (NWU) Springer Nature – SSIRC Proceedings published by Springer Nature, NB: A paper may be published only in one outlet/format – no double dipping., Question: What types of submissions can I make?, Answer : The SSIRC accepts two types of submissions: Full Paper (Competitive Paper): Eligible for publication in the conference proceedings. Abstract (Work-in-Progress): 350–500 words, accepted for presentation purposes only, not eligible for publication in the conference proceedings., Question: What are the templates and publication agreements for these two outlets?, Template for the full paper Publishing Agreement Template for the full paper – Springer Nature Licence To Publish (LTP) Publication agreements or Licence to Publish will be issued only upon acceptance of a paper for publication. The signed agreement must be returned along with the final language-edited version of the paper and proof or a…, Question: What should the length of the paper/word count be?, Answer: The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (prepared using the right template), including the reference list. [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/threat-new-tariffs-remains-real
The threat of new tariffs remains real
The decision by the United States (US) Supreme Court that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are illegal is a welcome respite for many countries, including South Africa, who have had to grapple with an aggressive US tariff policy in recent times. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/conference-committee
SSIRC Committees
Conference co-chairs, Prof Crizelle Els, Director: WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University Prof Herman van der Merwe, Deputy Dean, North-West University Prof Babs Surujlal, Extraordinary Professor, North-West University , SSIRC Committee Members, Prof Ephrem Redda – North-West University Prof Crizelle Els – North-West University Prof Herman van der Merwe – North-West University Prof Babs Surujlal – North-West University Prof Ankit Katrodia, North-West University Mrs Sune Horn – Conference Administrator Ms Lourencia Augustinho – Financial Administrator , Local Organising Committee, Prof B Seetanah, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Dr R Sannegadu, University of Mauritius, Mauritius , Chair of the Scientific Committee and Head of the Reviewers Committee, Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda – North-West University , Track Chairs, Dr Aletta Neethling, CPUT, Finance & Accounting Dr Kelebogile Paadi, North-West University, Human Resource Management & Leadership Prof Ankit Katrodia, North-West University, Marketing (Digital Marketing) / Sport & Leisure Dr Wilbert Manyanga, North-West University, Business Resilience & Sustainability and Public Sector Management…http://education.nwu.ac.za/teaching-practice-support-services/t-prac-students
T-PRAC STUDENTS
[/accordion] [accordion collapsed] Teaching Practice Modules Mahikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vanderbijlpark Campus Unit for Open Distance Learning TPED 176 TPED 176 TPED 176 TPED 176…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC
SSIRC
11th SSIRC, 11 th Social Sciences International Research Conference, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, South Africa and the WorkWell Research Unit, CONFERENCE THEME : Reimagining social sciences research through evidence, experience and engagement, Conference date : 8 - 11 September 2026 Mauritius - Hilton Resort and Spa Conference : 9 - 11 September 2026 Pre-conference workshop : 8 September 2026 taking place at University of Mauritius (University of Mauritius is located in Reduit, Moka, Mauritius). , Conference objectives: , The SSIRC brings together researchers, academics, practitioners, and community stakeholders to exchange scholarly insights, empirical evidence, and professional experience across diverse thematic tracks. The conference serves as an international platform for networking and collaboration among established scholars, while also supporting early-…, Conference Venue:, Mauritius - Hilton Resort and Spa Mauritius , Thematic tracks, Business Management Business Resilience & Sustainability Economics (International Trade) Emerging Technology & Management Public Sector Management Finance & Accounting Human Resource Management & Leadership Law Marketing (Digital Marketing) / Sport & Leisure Service Excellence in Higher Education Institutionshttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/projects
Projects
PhASRec Video Project Playlist here for viewing. [accordion collapsed] The effect of a sleep hygiene period on match performance, physical, physiological and psychological states of university-level soccer players (sleep study) Soccer has increased immensely at…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/published-articles