Call for Papers
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=oh52adI
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=OHclL2z
IEOM Paper Template (*.docx) PAPER TEMPLATE IEOM Abstract Template (*.docx)
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IEOM Society International is organizing the 8th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Accra, Ghana, May 11-13, 2027. It is hosted by University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. Venue is at University of Ghana campus. The conference aims to provide a forum for academics, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
All full papers will be subjected to double peer review.
Authors can submit full paper(s) or abstract(s) only. Authors MUST use the conference template to prepare papers or abstracts. IEOM Society encourages to submit full paper(s). Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings. Any submission implies that an author will present at the 2027 IEOM Ghana Conference.
Templates and Guidelines
- Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper-singapore2025.docx
- Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-singapore2025.docx
- Paper Checklist – http://ieomsociety.org/paper-checklist.pdf
- IEOM Reference Format – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom-reference-format.docx
- Publication Ethics – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/ethics-malpractice-statement/
- Paper Review Process – http://ieomsociety.org/paper_review_process.pdf
Sample IEOM Papers can be followed to prepare a quality paper:
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4, Paper 5, Paper 6, Paper 7, Paper 8, Paper 9, Paper 10 and a sample review paper.
SELECTED PAPERS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN IJIEOM (International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management).
If you need an acceptance letter/invitation letter or have any question, please contact Dr. Mizanur (info@ieomsociety.org).
Tracks
Topics covering industrial issues/applications and theoretical research:
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Business Management and Operations Management
- Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
- Engineering Management and Project Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Facility Planning and Layout
- Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
- Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
- Manufacturing, Assembly and Design
- Quality, Reliability and Maintenance
- Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy
- Case Studies and Best Practices
COMPETITIONS:
- Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
- Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
- Master Thesis Competition
- Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
- Final Year Project (FYP)/Senior Design Project Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
- Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
- High School STEM Competition
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
- Simulation Competition
- Lean Six Sigma Competition
- Supply Chain Management Competition
- Poster Competition
- Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc. – https://ieomsociety.org/ieom/global-design-competition/
IEOM Competition Rubrics
- Overall content: 1-5 points
- Data analysis and results: 1-5 points
- Presentation skills: 1-5 points
- Knowledge of the topic / confident: 1-5 points
- Answering questions: 1-5 points
Panels
- Global Supply Chain
- Humanitarian Logistics
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-up
Deadlines
Abstract/Paper Submission: January 31, 2027
Review Feedback: Ongoing, as papers are being submitted.
Registration: February 28, 2027
Revised Paper / Abstract – April 30, 2027
Conference: May 11-13, 2027
Paper will be published with DOI at IEOM Index – https://index.ieomsociety.org/
IEOM Index – Publication Database
- This unique database is dedicated to research and achievements in the “Industrial Engineering and Operations Management” disciplines
- Each paper will have its unique DOI (Digital Object Identified) from CrossRef.
- Check all previous conference papers in the IEOM Index Publication Database Library – https://index.ieomsociety.org/.
- IEOM Conference DOI – https://index.ieomsociety.org/index.cfm/conference/list/
- Conference Proceedings will be published with an ISBN and an ISSN (2169-8767) in a soft form – OPEN ACCESS.
- All accepted papers will be published with an ISBN Number.
- All full papers submitted for conference proceedings will be evaluated using a double-blind review process and published electronically in proceedings with a DOI number.
- All approved full papers will be sent for indexation to world known databases:
- CrossRef
- Google Scholar
- IEOM Index Online Library
- EBSCO
IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:
- Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
- Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
- Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
- Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
- Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
- Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
- Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
- Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
- Technical Writing Quality: Ensure the paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and follows a clear, logical structure.
Each paper and its abstract must strictly adhere to the IEOM Template for consistent formatting, including fonts, headings, and layout.