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We are pleased to inform you that The Fifth International Academic Conference “Science and Practice of Business Studies” will be held on 15th September, 2017 at The University of Business Studies in Banja Luka.

Topics: 01 ECONOMIC STUDIES 1. New economy, the challenges and the state of the domestic market 2. Strategies of management as the drivers of competitiveness 3. Economic relations in the process of globalization 4. Forensic Accounting and Auditing 5. Management control system 02 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 1. Ecology and Sustainable Development 2. Biodiversity and Biodiversity Protection 3. Solving health and environmental problems 4. Organic Agriculture 03 LEGAL STUDIES 1. Local self-government in the function of society development 2. Regulations in BiH paving the way to the European Union 3. Judicial authorities and crime prevention 4. Law and legal security in business operations 04 TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDIES 1. The importance of cultural and historical heritage of the Republic of Srpska in tourism development 2. Tourism as a driver of the regional development 3. The integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European and global tourism trends 05 INFORMATION AND DESIGN STUDIES 1. Internet of Things (IoT) 2. Big Data 3. Education and design 4. Design as culture 5. Design and space 06 FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN BUSINESS STUDIES

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE:

1. Prof. dr Marko Rajčević, The Faculty of Law, University of Banja Luka 2. Prof. dr Boris Tihi, Academy of Science B&H (full member), The Faculty of Economics, University of Sarajevo 3. Prof. dr Valery Zusman, National Research University, Higher School of Economics, Novgorod, Russia 4. Prof. dr Ivica Radovic, The Faculty of Security, University of 5. Prof. dr Marinko Učur, The Faculty of Law, University of Rijeka 6. Prof. dr Branislav Jakić, The Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance, University Business Academy in Novi Sad 7. Prof. dr Gordana Kokeza, Technology and Metallurgy, 8. Prof. dr Milica Kostić Stanković, The Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade

www.univerzitetps.com 9. Prof. dr Novo Plakalović, The Faculty of Economics in East Sarajevo, University of East Sarajevo 10. Prof. dr Dragoslav Slovic, R&B College, Belgrade 11. Prof. dr Velimir Rakocević, The Faculty of Law, University of Montenegro, Podgorica 12. Prof. dr Željko Bartulović, The Faculty of Law, University of Rijeka 13. Prof. dr Vojislav Trkulja, The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka 14. Prof. dr Branko Perišić , The Faculty of Technical Sciences, 15. Dr Viktor Dedić, IT design Operations & Training GmbH 16. Prof. dr Slobodan Cerović, Singidunum University , Belgrade 17. Prof. dr Silvana Đurašević, 18. Doc. dr Miha Lesjak, Primorska University, Slovenia 18. Prof. dr Mirjana Sekulovska, The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, “St. Kliment Ohridski” University. Macedonia

IMPORTANT DATES:

ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION 25th May, 2017

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE 30th May, 2017

SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPERS 30th June, 2017

PAPER DECISION EMAILED 15th July, 2017

REGISTRATION FEE 20th July, 2017

CONFERENCE 15th September, 2017

The working languages of the conference are the official languages in BiH and English. The abstracts and the full papers are submitted electronically at: [email protected], subject “For The International Academic Conference”. Please name the topic you have chosen.

Each participant may submit one paper as the author and one co-author. All accepted papers will be included in the programme of The International Academic Conference and published in The Conference Proceedings. The registration fee is 100, 00 KM and it includes the promotional material, the Conference Proceedings and refreshments. Travel and accommodation expenses are borne by the participants.

You will be notified about the payment methods and other details regarding the The Fifth International Academic Conference. Please find the Instructions for authors attached.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Fifth Academic Conference.

Yours faithfully, PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Prof. Dr. Mile Matijević

Conference Secretary Senior Assistant, Irina Šolaja

E-mail: [email protected] Office: + 387 51 248 345 Address: University of Business Studies Banja Luka Jovana Ducica 23A 78 000 Banja Luka

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