Call for Papers
Proposals are invited for individual papers. The deadline for proposal submission is on October 30 (Madrid, Spain time). To submit a proposal, please use the abstract submission form.
Types of Proposals
- State-of-the-art: A comprehensive review of the current state of the topic.
- Position papers: An argument or perspective on a specific issue.
- Empirical studies: Original research with data and analysis.
Evaluation of Proposals
All proposals are evaluated through anonymous peer review by several reviewers. Each submission is rated independently according to the criteria shown below:
| Criteria | Reviewer Response Options |
|---|---|
| Appropriateness and Importance of the Topic/Issue/Problem | 1 (weak) - 6 (excellent) |
| Original Research with Theoretical Basis | 1 (weak) - 6 (excellent) |
| Research Design / Conceptual Framework | 1 (weak) - 6 (excellent) |
| Organization and Clarity of Abstract | 1 (weak) - 6 (excellent) |
| Overall Numerical Rating | Average of the first 4 criteria |
| Overall Recommendation | Accept, Conditional Acceptance (space depending), Reject |
| Comments | Open-ended feedback for the submitter |
Rationale for Evaluation Criteria
- The topic, issue, or problem is appropriate, significant, and relevant to current research interests.
- The research is original, grounded in relevant theory, and contributes new insights to the field.
- Empirical studies: The research design is of high quality and clearly explained, including well-defined questions, data sources, data collection procedures, and analytic methods.
- State-of-the-art reviews: These should provide a thorough and comprehensive review of the current state of the topic, identifying key trends and gaps in the existing literature.
- Position papers: These should present a well-argued perspective or stance on a specific issue, backed by relevant evidence and reasoning.
- Reviewers also make a holistic recommendation to accept, accept if there is space, or reject, and are encouraged to offer open-ended feedback for the submitter.
Final Decisions
Final decisions are made by the Organizing Committee based on:
- The responses across categories (criteria above) provided by the reviewers on a given submission.
- The overall global recommendation by the Organizing Committee.
- Available space at the conference and balance across strands.