Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines: How to Prepare and Submit Your Work
Read the following carefully before doing anything!
Submission Guidelines for Authors
Before we go further and discuss formats and specifics, please remember that any submitted material must be written in English. Both American and British English are acceptable, but avoid mixing them.
Authors are encouraged to use editing tools or services to ensure proper grammar and scientific style. Your submission should align with the official conference topics.
Abstract Specifications and Format
- Use 150 to 250 words for the body of the abstract and 3 to 5 keywords.
- Present your research objectives, methods, and key findings clearly.
- Write in a single paragraph without citations or references.
- Use plain language and avoid jargon to make your work accessible to an interdisciplinary audience.
- Accepted abstracts will be included in the Abstract Book of the conference.
- Your presentation is only confirmed once the registration fee has been paid.
Full Paper Format and Guidelines
Full papers must be submitted up to three weeks after the last day of the conference. We welcome original and unpublished research. By submitting, you confirm your work is not under review elsewhere.
- Full papers should not exceed 35 pages or 10,000 words, including references and appendices.
- Structure your paper with: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
- Use a standard font (e.g. Times New Roman, 12pt), single spacing, and justified margins.
- Follow the APA citation style (7th edition) or another recognized format consistently throughout.
- Include a short abstract (150–250 words) at the beginning of the paper.
- Use margins of 2.54 cm top and bottom, and 3.18 cm left and right.
- The layout should be one-column, portrait, with bottom-centred page numbers.
Author Guidelines for Posters
- Posters should be designed for A1 (international paper size).
- Title, author names, and affiliations should be displayed clearly at the top.
- Use easy-to-read fonts and text sizes.
- Visuals such as charts and images should be high resolution and easy to read.
- Posters must be based on the accepted abstract.
- Avoid foam core, thick/multi-layered materials, or pushpins.
- Ensure your poster can be mounted on the provided boards.
- Bring your printed poster with you to the conference.
Tips for Oral Presentation
- Presentation length: ~15 minutes.
- You may use your preferred format (e.g. PowerPoint, PDF).
- Necessary equipment will be provided upon request.
- Please arrive early to test and set up your presentation.
Ready to Share Your Research?
We encourage all authors to follow these guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth submission, review, and presentation process — join a community of scholars and contribute to the advancement of your field.