Abstract Submission

Abstract submission period runs from 20 January to 21 March 2026.

Woman with wax tablet and stylus Abstracts should be extended and should clearly explain the background and methodology of the research and —where available— the data, results, and conclusions, or alternatively its aims and expected outcomes. Ideally, abstracts should be approximately 500 words. The maximum available space in the abstract booklet for each contribution is three pages, including one image and three to five bibliographic references. Authors are also required to include a short biographical note (up to 100 words) for each author, along with their ORCID.

Do not forget to state if you prefer an oral presentation or a poster. The final decision of acceptance and the choice between oral and poster belongs to the scientific committee.

Bibliographic references should follow the APA style. You may also use the "citations & bibliography" tool of Microsoft Word.

Formatting

A template (.docx, 130kB) is available to help you format the abstract easily. Just download the file and type your text over the instructions and examples in it.

For those interested in the typographic details: Use Times Roman font throughout. Size should be 16pt for title, 14pt for author names, 12pt for the main text and 10pt for tables and captions. Line spacing is at 1.33× with 6pt spacing below the paragraph. Please turn all surnames of authors in the text to SMALL CAPS. In Microsoft Word the shortcut is SHIFT+CTRL+K

Submission

Abstract submission is through the Open Journal System of the library of the University of Thessaly.

1. Create an account

The process is as follows:

  1. Register on the platform, using the link at the top-right of the first page.
  2. Fill in the required fields, including your first name and last name, affiliation, country, email, desired username, and password.
  3. Select your role. "Author" is required to submit a paper to the conference. If you want to also act as a reviewer in the process, tick "Reviewer" field; your help will be appreciated.
  4. Click "Agree & Submit".
  5. Click "Register" to finalize.
  6. Check your email for a confirmation link from the journal to activate your account.

2. Submit the paper

After you have registered, login to the website. On your author dashboard, click "New Submission" or the "Start a New Submission" link.

  1. Select the "Article" section. Check boxes to agree to the submission checklist and journal policies. Optionally, add any comments for the editor. Click "Save & Continue".
  2. To upload the submission, select the Article Component "Article Text" from the dropdown menu. Click "Upload" to add your manuscript file. Click "Save & Continue".
  3. Enter the Metadata. Fill in the title, an abstract (it may be a shorter one than the one in the actual file), keywords, and other details. Use "Add Contributor" to add co-authors and their info. Click "Save & Continue".
  4. Review all your submission details for accuracy. Click "Finish Submission".
  5. Go to "My Submissions" to confirm your manuscript appears in your queue.