Call for Papers - Deadline for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2015

  Abstract Submission -  Closed on June 15

A.　Empirical studies — completed or mostly completed project

B.　Research in the early stages or proposed projects 

C．Methodological or theoretical papers

　You can submit your abstract by clicking on one of the links above or by downloading the abstract submission form and sending the completed form per the instructions to jsmmr.adm@gmail.com.

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 Registration fee after July 1st through September 18th: 11,000 yen (student fee: 5,500 yen).

  You can register by clicking on the link above or by downloading the registration form and sending the completed form per the instructions to jsmmr.adm@gmail.com.

 

  Call for Papers

    The presentations for this conference will include two formats: oral and poster presentations. Since the theme of the conference is “Introducing Mixed Methods across Multiple Disciplines,” all presentations are required to include mixed methods research. The conference focuses on researchers new to and experienced in mixed methods, and the program will feature basic and advanced mixed methods content through keynote presentations, workshops, and original and conceptual presentations.

Presentation Styles and Dates

　 1）　Oral presentations: September 20th, 9:00-10:30 & 10:45-12:15
        Oral presentation sessions will be 90 minutes in length, and will include four 20-minute presentations and commentary led by appointed discussants.
　 2）　Poster presentations: September 19th, 17:30-18:30
　 3）　Either of oral/poster presentations (No preference)

Language of Presentations

　 1）　English only
　 2）　Japanese only 
　 3）　Bilingual (English/Japanese)

Category of Presentations

    A.　Empirical studies — completed or mostly completed
    B.　Empirical studies — research in early stages or proposed
    C.   Methodological or theoretical papers

    Abstract Guidelines

    1．Preference for language of presentation: English, Japanese, either
    2．Title (word limit: 20 words in English, or 75 characters in Japanese)
    3．Author(s) and affiliation(s)
    4．Professions and disciplines represented
    5．Preferences for presentation style: oral, poster, either
    6．Abstract (word limit: 300 words in English, or 1000 characters in Japanese)
        A.　Completed or mostly completed project
            Background: include purpose of the research, brief description of problem being addressed
            Methods: description of mixed methods design including quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and integration
            Results, discussion and conclusions
            Implications for mixed methods research
        B.　Research in early stages or proposed
            Background: include purpose of the research, brief description of problem being addressed
            Methods: description of mixed methods design including quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and integration
            Results if available (expected results) and importance
            Questions for the discussants
        C．Methodological or theoretical papers
            Background: include purpose of the methods or theory, brief description of problem being addressed
             Description of mixed methods theoretical and/or methodological concepts and issues
            Implications for mixed methods research

    Abstract Submission

    Abstract submission: from January 10, 2015 to May 15, 2015 June 15, 2015 (closed).
    Notification of abstract acceptance: by May 31, 2015 July 15, 2015 (extended).

     Contact information

        MMIRA Asia Regional Conference in Osaka, Japan
        Conference Secretariat
        E-mail: jsmmr.adm[at]gmail.com
        TEL: +81 53 435 2416　(Mon. to Fri. 10:00-16:00)