Submission Guidelines

• Full Paper: 6,000–8,000 words (excluding references)
• Short Paper: 3,000–5,000 words
• Abstract: 300–500 words maximum
• Poster Abstract: 500–800 words
• Keywords: 4–6 keywords, listed after abstract

Authors should follow the APA 7th Edition citation style throughout the manuscript. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa. Use DOI links where available. Personal communications should be cited in the text only.

• All figures and tables must be numbered and captioned
• Figure captions: below the figure; Table titles: above the table
• Images must be minimum 300 DPI resolution
• Refer to every table/figure in the text (e.g., "see Figure 1")
• Color figures are acceptable for online version; ensure readability in grayscale

• Research involving human subjects requires ethics committee approval
• All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest
• Data fabrication or falsification will result in permanent disqualification
• Informed consent must be obtained where applicable
• Data sharing policy applies to quantitative empirical studies

• Presentation time: 15 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A
• PowerPoint or PDF presentation required
• Presenters must test their connection 30 minutes before the session
• Slides must be submitted via email 48 hours before presentation
• Stable internet connection (minimum 5 Mbps) is required for online presenters

• Presentation time: 15 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A
• Projector, microphone, and laser pointer will be provided
• Slides must be in .pptx or .pdf format on a USB drive or email
• Authors should arrive 15 minutes before their session
• Dress code: Formal / Smart casual