
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
GuIdelInes
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The abstract in APA format should be no more than 450 words, excluding key words and key references.
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Please describe and include as headings the introduction, methods, results, and conclusion.
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Use numerals to indicate numbers, except to begin sentences.
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Please do not include tables, graphs, and other types of images in the abstract.
PresentatIon Format
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Accepted abstracts will be presented in ONE format: Oral Presentation.
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Oral presentations are organised in the parallel sessions, and each presenter is given 20 minutes; 15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for the audience to ask questions.
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All presenting authors need to register for the conference as abstracts are to be presented physically. Failure to register automatically implies that the abstract will not be included in the programme.
RevIew Process
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All abstracts will be blind peer reviewed by at least two reviewers, who are asked to consider the following criteria:
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Theoretical or conceptual grounding
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Embeddedness in relevant literature
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Research method and design
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Clarity of results and conclusions
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Significance for theory, practice and/or policy
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Overall quality and scientific originality
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All accepted abstracts will be published in the SIT Institutional Research Repository (IRR) under CC BY license and assigned a DOI.
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The main or presenting authors are required to register and pay for the conference. Please note that registration must be made by 16 May 2025.