Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Policies

Authors are invited to make a submission to this conference. All submissions will be assessed by the editorial team to determine whether they meet the aims of this conference. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

The editorial team may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. 

Guidelines for Paper Presentations

General Guidelines

• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished work and not currently under review by other conferences or journals.

• Language: All abstracts and full papers must be written in clear, academic English (UK or US spelling is acceptable, provided it is consistent).

• Review Process: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review by the Scientific Committee. Acceptance is based on relevance to the conference themes, scientific rigour, and clarity of argument.

• Publication: Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for publication in the Scopus-indexed proceedings

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit: The abstract body must be between 200 and 250 words.

• Title: Concise and descriptive, not exceeding 20 words.

• Structure: To ensure suitability for Scopus indexing, we strongly encourage a structured abstract (without explicit sub-headings) covering:

  1.  Context/Objective: What is the research problem and aim?
  2.  Methodology: How was the study conducted?
  3.  Findings: What are the key results?
  4.  Implication: What is the theoretical or practical contribution?

• Keywords: Provide 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons.

• Formatting:

  -  Font: Times New Roman, 12pt.
  -  Spacing: Single spaced.
  -  File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx).

• No References: Do not include citations, tables, or figures in the abstract.

• Template: All submissions should be submitted via this OJS platform using THIS TEMPLATE. 

Panel and Track Selection (Crucial)

Within the abstract template, authors must classify their submission into one of the following categories:

A. Individual Paper Submission

You must select ONE of the following 10 Thematic Tracks that best fits your research:

1. Decolonising Social Sciences and Alternative Knowledge Production
2. Participatory Development and Digital Politics Amid Authoritarian Threats
3. Participatory Governance and Local Innovations
4. Solidarity Economy as a Community-Based Alternative
5. Gender, Social Reproduction, and Inclusive Futures
6. Climate Crisis and the Urgency of Alternative Development
7. Climate-Induced Displacement, Migration, and Translocal Solidarities
8. Agroecology and Food Sovereignty
9. Greening Agrarian Reform and Socio-ecological Justice
10. Religious Philanthropy for Socio-Ecological Justice

B. Pre-formed/Special Panel Submission

If your abstract is part of a pre-arranged panel (e.g., organised by a research group or institution), you must indicate the Name of the Special Panel and list the Names of your Co-Panelists in the specific section of the template.

Note: Each presenter in a special panel must submit their abstract individually.

Specific Guidelines for Poster Exhibitions

The Poster Session allows for the visual presentation of research projects, community initiatives, or social movement activities. It is an interactive platform to engage with conference delegates.

Content Requirements

• Posters should tell a story. Focus on:

  -  Visual Impact: Use high-resolution images, charts, and diagrams.
  -  Clarity: Use bullet points and short texts. Avoid long paragraphs.
  -  Components: Title, Introduction/Context, Methodology/Action Taken, Results/Impact, and Conclusion/Future Outlook.

Technical Specifications

• Orientation: Portrait (Vertical).
• Size: A1 Size (594 x 841 mm).
• File Format:
  -  For Printing (Offline): Authors are responsible for bringing their printed posters to the venue. (X-Banner stands will be provided).
  -  For Digital Display (Online/Hybrid): A high-resolution PDF or JPG (300 dpi) must be submitted by 30 April 2026 for upload to the virtual platform.

• Font Size: Title (>70pt), Headings (>40pt), Body Text (>24pt). Ensure readability from a distance of 1.5 meters.

Poster Structure

While creativity is encouraged, please ensure the following elements are present:

• Header Area 
  -  Top Left: Conference Logo (ICASAD 2026).
  -  Top Right: Author’s Institutional Logo.
  -  Center:
      •  TITLE OF THE RESEARCH/PROJECT (Bold, Sans-Serif font like Arial/Helvetica).
      •  Author Name(s) and Affiliations.
• Body Area (Suggested Layout)
  -  Column 1 (Left):
      •  Introduction/The Crisis: Context of the problem (e.g., ecological issue).
      •  Objectives: What did this research/movement aim to achieve?
      •  Methods/Approach: How was the data collected or the action implemented?
  -  Column 2 (Center - Visual Focus):
      •  Insert Large Map, Graph, or Photo of Fieldwork
      •  Caption describing the visual.
  -  Column 3 (Right):
      •  Key Findings/Impact: Bullet points of the main results.
      •  Lessons Learned: Connection to "Alternative Development" or "Autonomous Social Science."
      •  References: (Optional, keep brief).
• Footer Area
  -  Contact: Email address.
  -  QR Code: (Highly Recommended) Link to the full paper, project website, or author’s profile.
  -  Acknowledgement: Funding source or partners.