Call for Paper Presentation
Overview
In alignment with Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) and the region’s accelerating ESG adoption, the MAPAN ESG Summit 2026 provides a unique bridge between academia, industry, and policymakers. We invite submissions from researchers, practitioners, regulators, consultants, and ESG professionals on cutting-edge themes.
Themes of Interest
- ESG innovations & digital transformation
- Sustainability adoption in MSMEs and supply chains
- Climate disclosures and Scope 3 emissions
- Artificial Intelligence, ESG data, and digital tools
- Green and sustainable finance
- Circular economy business models
- Policy, legal, and regulatory challenges
- Public-Private Partnership Masterplan 2030 (PIKAS 2030)
- Community engagement & youth activation
- ESG education, curriculum & capacity building
- Halal Industry
- Warehouse
- Logistic
- Retailing
Objectives
- Bridge industry and academia to collaboratively address ESG challenges
- Showcase regional research, case studies, and best practices
- Foster policy, education, and practice alignment in light of the NSRF
Tracks
- Green Financing (including Halal Industry, lessons from investor community)
- Climate Disclosures (including ESG accounting and disclosure, Governance, ethics, and risk in ESG, Climate-related risks and adaptation strategies)
- ESG Innovation (including ESG in higher education and curriculum design, SDG impact assessment & regional ESG studies, ESG transformation journeys & sector case studies, Fintech-driven ESG tools, Cross-sector collaborations and capacity building)
- Supply Chain Integration (including Warehouse, Logistic, Retailing, Scope 3 supply chain readiness solutions, MSME and family business integration)
- Circular Economy (including Lessons from investors, funders, and compliance officers)
Recognition & Publication
Accepted submissions will be published in the MAPAN 2026 Conference Proceedings (with eISBN).
Selected high-quality papers will be invited for inclusion in edited book volumes with reputable
publishers.
Outstanding papers that meet journal standards will be nominated for submission to
partner journals, including:
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Journal of Accounting
in Emerging Economies (JAEE) - Scopus Q1 https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jaee |
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Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Journal - Scopus Q1 https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/sth |
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Asian Journal of Accounting Research - Scopus Q1 https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ajar |
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Journal of Applied Accounting Research - Scopus Q1 https://www.emerald.com/jaar |
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Enviromental & Sustainability Journal https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/environment-sustainability |
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International Journal of Sustainability Studies Technology and Assessment (IJSSTA) https://www.ijssta.com/ |
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Journals
Case Publishing - Case Writers Association Malaysia http://www.cwam.org.my |
- Selected high-quality papers will be invited for edited book volumes with reputable publishers.
- Outstanding papers may be nominated for submission to partner journals, including Scopus Q1 titles (subject to peer review and journal scope).
Submission Guidelines
- Extended abstract dateline: 15 May 2026
30 April 2026 31 March 2026 - Acceptance notification: starting from 15 May 2026
1 April 2026 - Full paper submission dateline: 30 May 2026
30 April 2026 - Corrected paper submission dateline: 20 July 2026
30 June 2026
Format - Academic, Industry and Practice Track
Kindly use the Extended abstract format downloadable here.
- Purpose – What is the aim of the study?
- Design/methodology/approach – How was the study conducted?
- Findings – What are the key results?
- Research limitations/implications – Any limitations?
- Practical implications – What can practitioners learn?
- Social implications – Broader ESG/community impact?
- Originality/value – What makes this work unique or valuable?
- Include 3–5 keywords.
Call for Paper Presentation (Conference Papers Session)
Accepted papers will be presented during Session 7 (conference papers), in front of sector peers, reviewers and the Scientific Committee. These presentations provide visibility, feedback and networking for both academic and industry authors, and may be highlighted in post-summit publications and Green coverage.*A fee of RM250.00 will be imposed on submitted paper during submission as evaluation fee and reimburseable once the process is completed. Upon acceptance participant can chose their registration package and RM250 will be deducted from the package.
