Preparing your paper
- It is imperative that the topic of your paper aligns with the thematic scope of the symposium, as well as the publisher's guidelines. This alignment ensures that the submitted work is not only relevant to the objectives of the conference but also resonates with the interests of attendees and readers alike.
- All submitted papers must represent original research and should not have been previously published or presented at any other conference. To maintain academic integrity, a similarity score exceeding 25% is unacceptable.
We strongly recommend utilizing plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate to verify the originality of your manuscript against online sources. - Submissions must be composed in English (US) to ensure clarity and accessibility for a global audience. The abstract should be concise, containing no more than 200 words (excluding the title, authors, and affiliations), and must follow a structured format: Objectives, Theoretical Framework, Method, Results and Discussion, Research Implications, and Originality/Value. The abstract should be formatted in a one-column layout on A4 paper size in
PDFformat. Additionally, the complete manuscript must comprise a minimum of four pages and shall not exceed 17 pages, including references. - Authors are encouraged to utilize the provided Microsoft Word template, which should be modified and saved as a
DOCXfile for compatibility with PC systems. This template offers comprehensive formatting guidelines for preparing electronic versions of your papers. You may download the template here โง. Key formatting specifications include:- Font types: Times New Roman for all content, including figures and tables
- Font sizes:
- Title: 12 pt
- Abstract: 10 pt
- Author name and Affiliation: 12 pt
- Headings (Levels 1-4) and Content: 12 pt
- Table, Figure, and Equations: 12 pt
- Sources or Table, Figure, and Equations: 10 pt
- Margins:
- Top: 37.5 mm
- Left: 30 mm
- Bottom: 22.5 mm
- Right: 20 mm
- Citations within the text must adhere to APA standards:
- Direct Citations: Short quotes (<40 words) should be enclosed in quotation marks; longer quotes must be formatted as indented blocks.
- Indirect Citations: Paraphrased content requires attribution to the original author.
- Multiple Authors: For two authors, list both surnames (e.g., Herculano & Holland); for three or more authors, use "et al." after the first surname (e.g., Herculano et al.). References should be compiled at the end of the manuscript in APA format.
- Please ensure that all fonts are embedded within the document, which should not be encrypted or secured. Additionally, refrain from including headers, footers, bookmarks, form fields, links, or annotations. For further verification of compliance with these standards, we recommend utilizing the PDF Analyzer โ๏ธ provided by EDP Sciences.
- To guarantee optimal print quality, all listed artworks must be submitted at a resolution of at least 300 DPI (dots per inch). Again, we advise using the PDF Analyzer โ๏ธ to ensure that your artworks meet these quality standards.
- When incorporating tables and figures from external sources into your paper, it is essential that these works are also written in English (US). Authors must secure all necessary permissions from copyright holders and appropriately credit these sources within their manuscripts to comply with copyright regulations.
- Complete credentials for all primary and co-authors must be provided (maximum of six; additional authors require prior approval and may incur extra fees), including full names and email addresses. If co-authors are affiliated with multiple institutions, it is necessary to list all secondary affiliations along with their respective investigators. The order of author names should remain unchanged unless explicitly directed by the publisher. Furthermore, author affiliations should exclude professional titles such as "Professor," "Graduate Student Researcher," "HOD," "Lecturer," or "Alumnus" to maintain clarity.
- Authors are urged to avoid citation manipulation practices such as excessive self-citation or over-reliance on citations from the journal to which they are submitting their work. It is unethical to include irrelevant "honorary" citations solely for visibility enhancement purposes. Focus on citing only those sources that are pertinent and genuinely support your research findings. Upholding ethical citation practices is vital for maintaining the integrity of your research and fostering a fair academic environment. For additional guidance on this matter, please refer to COPE's resources on Citation Manipulation.