Submission Guidelines – Abstract and Full Paper

1. Abstract Submission Guidelines

1.1 Abstract Requirements

  • Length: 250–300 words
  • Language: English (UK spelling preferred)
  • Authors are encouraged to structure their abstract under the following headings:
    • Purpose / Research Objective
    • Theoretical / Conceptual Framework
    • Methodology / Methods
    • Key Findings (or Expected Findings)
    • Originality / Contribution
    • Provide 5-6 keywords.

1.2 Review Process and Notification

  • All submissions must be made via the official submission portal on the conference website.
  • All abstracts will undergo double-blind peer review.
  • Abstract submission deadline: 20 May 2026.
  • Notification of acceptance: 31 May 2026.
  • Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a full paper.

2. Full Paper Submission Guidelines

2.1 Full Paper Requirements

  • Length: 6,000–10,000 words (including references)
  • Full paper submission deadline: 20 July 2026
  • Language: English (UK spelling preferred)
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
  • Referencing Style: APA (7th edition)

2.2 Paper Structure

  • Full paper should normally include:
    1. Introduction
    2. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework
    3. Methodology
    4. Results / Findings
    5. Discussion
    6. Conclusion and Implications
    7. References

2.3 Publication Opportunity

  • Selected high-quality papers may be considered for edited volume with an international academic publisher, and journals such as Institutions and Economies and Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, subject to further peer review and editorial evaluation.
  • Only papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication.
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine final selection based on academic merit, originality, and thematic coherence of the volume.

3. Important Notes

  • Submissions must be original and must not be under review elsewhere.
  • At least one author of each accepted paper must register for and present at the conference.
  • Failure to present may result in removal from the conference programme and from consideration for publication.