With increasing attention from researchers and scholars from the Global South, in particular, and across the world in general, we recognize the necessity of acknowledging your voices in contributing to the expansion of Global South scholarship.
The Best Paper Award represents our respect for your endeavor and our recognition of your contribution to the success of our Symposium. The Best Paper Award is for well-recognized presentations presented at our Symposium or papers published in special volumes dedicated to the Symposium. This is an annual award, which will be announced in the following year of the Symposium. The award recipients will get an e-certificate via email and will be acknowledged at the following Symposium.
The Best Paper award adjudication criteria are as follows:
Originality
Originality is highly valued for a paper presented at GSS. Original research that has not been presented before is more likely to stand out and capture the attention of the conference audience and fellow researchers. Original research advances the field with significant contributions to the area of scholarship, introducing new concepts, approaches, perspectives, and frameworks that help solve pressing real-world problems.
Significance
Research addresses important issues in the field and sets up the stage for further discussions. The study proposes real-world implications and makes considerable impact on society and community. It shows in-depth knowledge and innovations in research creation and knowledge dissemination.
Accessibility
The study shows potential in reaching out to wider audiences outside of academia or demonstrates the potential in the shared and practical knowledge across disciplines, which is critical to interdisciplinary research.
Relevance
The study shows strong connections to the conference’s overarching themes and discussion topics. The author engaged well with the current trends in research and scholarship, which increases the likelihood of international publications.
Voice
The author of the paper illustrates a strong and critical voice as either emerging and established Global South scholar. The voice shown in the paper has been recognized by fellows in the field leading to the potential in becoming a leading voice with important contributions to the scholarship.