International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Spring Conference Schedule Biloxi Beach Feb 19-20 (Submission Deadline February 1st) Atlantic City March 12-13 (Submission Deadline February 15th)

International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Spring Conference Schedule  Biloxi Beach Feb 19-20 (Submission Deadline February 1st) Atlantic City March 12-13 (Submission Deadline February 15th)   Biloxi Feb. 19-20 IOSSBR is holding its Spring International Conference at the Palace Hotel and Casino.  We have discounted room rate of $69 weekdays and $99 on weekends.  Palace Casino Resort is the only smoke free casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the premiere destination for luxurious accommodations, superior guest service and endless excitement. Nestled along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and Biloxi’s Back Bay, the resort offers newly renovated hotel rooms and suites with stunning views, award winning restaurants, non-stop gaming, championship golf at The Preserve Golf Club and amazing amenities to complement your stay.To book a room at our discounted price please call (228)386-2460.   Best Paper Best paper awards are voted during each session of the conference. There is a corporate sponsor for each best paper award. Past corporate sponsors for best paper awards include Cabells, Coldwell Banker, SSRN, Sentina Publishing, Silver Wheaton and many others. Proceedings Conference proceedings are abstract only and are peer reviewed publications, so that you may submit your completed manuscripts to one of our journals or any other journal. Topics ​Topics considered for the conference (and journals) include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication, Criminal, Justice, Economics, Education, Geography, Health Care, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Relations, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies, and other related studies Atlantic City March 12-13 IOSSBR is holding its Spring International Conference at Caesar's Atlantic City.  Caesars Atlantic City, NJ Hotel & Casino is the premier resort in AC where people from all different areas of the country come together for an endless nightlife, hot table games and more.  Each and every guest at this hotel in Atlantic City, NJ is treated as a Caesar that receives only the best treatment.  Whether you're looking for a suite, deluxe single bed, or premium double bed, Caesars has the perfect room awaiting you.  For additional photos and specifics about each room, check out the different highlights of each room below. So what are you waiting for? Pick out your favorite type of room and check the availability at one of the best hotels in Atlantic City, NJ, Caesars.  We have a discounted room rate of $94 per night with some limited weekend rooms also for $149.   Flight Information and Discount We have a discount code with United Airlines (ZMXT993619) and Delta Airlines (NM9CS) that is good for a 5-10% discount on flights into Atlantic City. In order to get the discount, enter the code in the section where it asks for meetings and events. In order to use these codes, just enter the code in under the header of "meetings and events." Best Paper Best paper awards are voted during each session of the conference. There is a corporate sponsor for each best paper award. Past corporate sponsors for best paper awards include Cabells, Coldwell Banker, SSRN, Sentina Publishing, Silver Wheaton, Trump Entertainment, and many others. Proceedings Conference proceedings are abstract only and are peer reviewed publications, so that you may submit your completed manuscripts to one of our journals or any other journal. Topics ​Topics considered for the conference (and journals) include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication, Criminal, Justice, Economics, Education, Geography, Health Care, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Relations, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies, and other related studies      Drag  Edit  Delete Image & Text Journal of Social Sciences Research IOSSBR publishes the Journal of Social Sciences Research on a semi-annual basis. Completed papers of abstracts accepted to the IOSSBR conference are eligible to be published in the journal. Direct submissions from non-conference attendees are also considered. The journal is a double blind refereed publication that is open to all topics in social sciences, and it is available in both online and print editions. The Journal of Social Science Research is listed in Cabells and has a 20% Acceptance rate. Free print editions will be passed out at the Biloxi and Atlantic City Conferences. If you want a preview of the issue or to purchase the latest issue click here.      Drag  Edit  Delete Text Guidelines for Conference Submission IOSSBR conference proceedings are abstract only. All completed abstracts should be submitted through the website at www.iossbr.com. Abstracts should be between 100-300 words and must include all authors, institutional affiliation, and email information. Acceptance decisions will be made no later than two weeks following the submission deadline. The IOSSBR conference invites abstracts in anthropology, archaeology, communication, criminal justice, economics, education, geography, health care, history, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, women's studies, and other related studies. Conference sessions are organized by three distinct tracks: Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, and Education. Each track contains presentations from the topics listed above.      Drag  Edit  Delete Text & Image Best Paper Award Winners- Las Vegas 2014 Social Sciences Portugal and the Curse of Cain: The Birth of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Brenau University Making the Link: Providing Academic and Clinical Application Training to Rehabilitation Staff in the Dominican Republic Jonna Bobzien, Old Dominion University  Gail Grisetti, Old Dominion University  Cathie Barker, Dominion Pediatric Therapy  Michele Donnelly, Dominion Pediatric Therapy  Bevery Khabo, Dominion Pediatric Therapy  Kristin Largena, Dominion Pediatric Therapy  Stephanie Roach, Dominion Pediatric Therapy Examination of Second Life Avatars’ Growth and Development Patricia Anderson, East Carolina University  Maureen Ellis, East Carolina University Behavioral Sciences Meaning Across Difference: Exploring Intercultural Communication Strategies in an Alaska-Kenya Collaboration David Wandera, Ohio State University Social CirKISH: A Social Skills Program for At-Risk Youth Jared Lau, University of Nevada, Las Vegas  Shannon Smith, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Education Development and Initial Validation of the Teacher Empathy Scale: TES Bobette Bouton, Austin Peay State University Approaches to Increase Students' Global Awareness and Learning Michelle M. Lagrimas, Mount St. Mary’s College Teacher Self-Disclosure and Student Learning Molly Stoltz, Valdosta State University Poster Session Enhancing Health Care Providers’ Emergency Contraception Knowledge and Communication with Hispanic Women Michelle Ritter, Valdosta State University Peer Attachment, Sexual Experiences, & Risky Online Behaviors as Predictors of Sexting Behaviors among Undergraduate Students Danielle M. Crimmins, Purdue University  Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar, University of Alabama      Drag  Edit  Delete Text IOSSBR strives to have a fun and collegial learning environment at its conferences. We look forward to your participation at our 2015 Spring Conferences in Biloxi or Atlantic City. Sincerely, Randall Valentine, PhD Conference Chair