SUBMISSION
General Submission Guidelines
We welcome abstract submissions that meet the following criteria:
- Submission can be made individually or by a group of authors.
- Abstracts are accepted in various forms, including but not limited to empirical research, theoretical exploration, case studies, or reflective essays. Other formats are also welcome, as long as they are relevant to the symposium’s main theme.
- Submissions must be sent in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
- Authors should specify the most relevant symposium subtopic that aligns with their abstract.
- Submissions not following these guidelines may be returned for revision.
- Late submissions will not be accepted unless the deadline has been extended.
Abstract Formatting Requirements
- All abstracts must be written in English.
- The Abstract must be written in a single paragraph, with a maximum of 300 words, and should include the background information, research objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.
- Keywords should be provided as a must (no more than 5 keywords).
- Titles should be concise yet informative, clearly reflecting the main focus of the submission.
The abstract template is available for download here.
Abstract Review Process
- All submitted abstracts will undergo a blind peer review conducted by the symposium committee.
- Authors will receive a notification of acceptance or rejection, along with reviewer comments.
- If revisions are requested, authors are required to submit the revised abstract within a week after receiving the feedback.
- The committee will evaluate submitted abstract based on the following criteria:
- Relevance to the symposium’s main theme.
- Originality of the topic.
- Clarity and strength of argumentation.
- Scientific contribution to the field of communication studies.
Statement on Use of AI Tools
As part of our commitment to value academic integrity, we strongly encourage authors to disclose any use of AI tools in the preparation of their submissions. Authors are required to include a clear statement specifying: the name of the AI tool used, how the tool was used and the reason for using the tool. This transparency helps ensure clarity regarding ethical standards of intellectual contribution.
Abstract Submission
Final abstract submission deadline: 14 August 2025
Announcement of acceptance: 20 August 2025