The various formats are designed to create a lively academic atmosphere, accommodating different presentation preferences and research at various stages. Each format is equally valuable, though they serve different purposes.
General Requirements
When preparing your submission, please keep in mind the following:
Anonymity: All submissions must be completely anonymous to ensure a fair review process. Do not include your name or affiliation in the abstract, extended summary, file name, or file content.
Presentation limits: You may present a maximum of two proposals. In addition, you may serve once as a symposium chair and once as a discussant, for a total of four active roles. There is no limit on participation as a non-presenting co-author.
No double submissions: Submitting the same study in multiple formats (e.g., both paper and poster) will result in automatic removal.
Scheduling: The program will avoid timetable conflicts for presenting authors, chairs, and discussants, but not for co-authors.
Conference days: Individual scheduling requests cannot be accommodated. Please note that accepted contributions may be scheduled on any conference day.
Preparing Your Submission
Some important details to consider that each submission requires:
- Title (up to 100 characters, including spaces)
- Abstract (100–250 words)
- Extended summary (600–1000 words, including references)
- Symposia: Must adhere to the three-country rule, requiring representation from at least three different countries among presenters, chair, and discussant.
- Figures/tables: Up to three images or tables may be uploaded. Ensure they contain no identifying information.
- Keywords: Four keywords are required to match submissions with suitable reviewers. An alphabetical list of keywords is provided at the end of this document.
Submission Types & Requirements
Single Paper
Paper sessions consist of four thematically clustered presentations followed by discussion. Both empirical papers (with data and results) and theoretical papers (background research, analytical perspectives, recommendations) are welcome.
Session format: 90 minutes; four presenters with 15 minutes each, plus 5 minutes for questions per paper, and a 10-minute general discussion.
Requirements:
Title (max. 100 characters)
Abstract (100–250 words)
Extended summary (600–1000 words, detailing aims, methodology, findings, and significance)
Note: Papers are submitted individually and clustered into sessions by the organizers.
Symposium
Symposia allow for focused exploration of a single topic from multiple perspectives. A symposium includes four presenters, one chair, and one discussant, representing at least three different countries.
Session format: 90 minutes; 15 minutes per presentation, 10 minutes for the discussant, 20 minutes for open discussion.
Requirements for the whole symposium:
Title (max. 100 characters)
Abstract (100–250 words) outlining aims, coherence, and relevance
Names of chair and discussant
Requirements for each paper within the symposium:
Title (max. 100 characters) with author names and affiliations
Abstract (100–250 words)
Extended summary (600–1000 words)
Poster Presentation
Poster sessions provide opportunities for visual presentation and interactive discussion. Sessions include short 5-minute introductions of each poster, followed by open, exhibition-style interaction.
Session format: 90 minutes, with short 5-minute introduction of each poster.
Requirements:
Title (max. 100 characters)
Abstract (100–250 words)
Extended summary (600–1000 words, forming the basis for reviews)
Note: Posters are submitted individually and clustered thematically into sessions by the organizers.
Round Table
Round tables offer discursive exploration of emerging research, often involving work in progress. Three to five presenters discuss their projects and invite audience feedback.
Session format: 90 minutes; 3–5 presenters, each with a 5-minute introduction, followed by discussion time divided equally.
Requirements:
Title (max. 100 characters)
Abstract (100–250 words)
Extended summary (600–1000 words, basis for reviews)
Note: Round tables are submitted individually and clustered thematically into sessions by the organizers.
Workshops
Workshops provide participants with hands-on experience of a tool, method, or practice relevant to training, teaching, or research. The aim is to demonstrate and engage, not to present research findings for critique.
Session format: 90 minutes;.
Requirements:
Title (max. 100 characters)
Abstract (100–250 words)
Extended summary (600–1000 words), including:
Aims, methodology, evidence, and significance
Planned interactive activities to engage participants