Submission Guidelines
ICOAF2026 Author Guidelines
Submission Types
Abstract Only
- 200-300 words
- 4-6 keywords
- For oral or poster presentation
Full Paper
- 5,000 - 8,000 words
- For publication in proceedings
- Subject to peer review
Formatting Requirements
| Page Size | A4 (210 x 297 mm) |
|---|---|
| Margins | 2.5 cm all sides |
| Font | Times New Roman, 12pt |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 |
| References | APA 7th Edition |
| File Formats | Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) AND PDF |
| Language | English |
Paper Structure
Full papers should follow this structure:
- Title Page - Title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author email
- Abstract - 200-300 words summarizing the research
- Keywords - 4-6 keywords
- Introduction - Background, research gap, objectives
- Literature Review - Theoretical framework and prior studies
- Methodology - Research design, data collection, analysis methods
- Results & Discussion - Findings, interpretation, implications
- Conclusion - Summary, contributions, limitations, future research
- References - APA 7th Edition format
- Appendices (if applicable)
Submission Process
1
Register an Account
Create your account on this website to start the submission process.
2
Fill Metadata Form
Complete the Author Metadata & Submission Form with all required information including author details, declarations, and contact info.
3
Upload Files
Upload your manuscript in both Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF formats.
4
Review Process
Your manuscript will undergo peer review. You will receive notification of the result via email.
5
Revision (if required)
If revision is requested, submit your revised paper along with a highlighted changes PDF and response form.
File Upload Requirements
| Stage | Required Files | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Submission | Full Paper (Word) + Full Paper (PDF) | .doc/.docx + .pdf |
| Revision | Revised Paper (Word + PDF) + Highlighted PDF + Response Form | .doc/.docx + .pdf |