Submission Guidelines

How to Submit Abstract

Please submit your abstract to [email protected] and include at the subject of the email the following information:

ISIRC 2024 Conference: Stream ___ (Please add in the stream number you are submitting to)

Types of submissions and guidelines

Submissions can be either paper or panel submissions.

Maximum length of 2000 words (excluding references) for both types.

Font: Times New Roman 12-pt, double spaced, 2.5 cm margins.

Paper abstract submissions should include (as appropriate to the type of proposal):

1. Research objectives/questions

2. Conceptual framework

3. Methodology

4. Contribution of the paper to conference themes.

Each author can present a maximum of two papers.

Panel abstract submissions should include:​

1. The panel purpose and its relationship to the selected conference stream;

2. details of (minimum) three and (maximum) four papers and paper presenters to be included in the panel;

3. the expected contribution to the panel.

For panel submission, please ensure you advise the conference stream organisers.

Process and deadlines for submissions

All paper abstracts and panel proposals must be submitted to [email protected]

Abstract and panel proposals submission due: March, 27th, 2024 (Extended to April 5th)

Notification of decision on submissions: April, 30th, 2024

Best paper awards

The conference committee will recognise the best submissions with awards. There will be awards for the Best Student Paper and the Best Conference Paper.

To be considered for an award, you have to submit a full paper. Deadline for the submission of full papers: June 30th, 2024

Papers must be written in English and should be sent in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

 

Papers should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words in length including tables, figures and references. Tables and figures should be incorporated into the paper. Each table and figure should be given a title. Please include an abstract and four to six key words.

 

Enquiries about conference administration and technical issues related to online submission should be directed to the conference administration team at info [email protected].