This guide provides essential information to help authors prepare and submit their papers for publication in ISEN 2026 conference proceedings. Here, the detailed instructions on formatting title, abstract, figures, tables, and more will be stated. By following these guidelines, authors can ensure that submission meets ISEN 2026 conference standards and is ready for peer review and publication. More details could be found here 

The title of the paper should be concise, descriptive, and clearly reflect the content of the research. Avoid using abbreviations or acronyms unless they are widely recognized. The title should not exceed one or two lines and must be followed by the authors’ names, affiliations, and email addresses.

The abstract should provide a brief summary of your research, including the problem addressed, methods used, key findings, and conclusions. It should be written in a single paragraph, typically up to 250 words. Avoid including citations, figures, or tables in the abstract. Below the abstract, include 4–6 keywords that represent the main topics of your paper. Keywords should be separated by commas and written in lowercase (except for proper nouns). These keywords will help index your paper in databases and improve its discoverability.

Figures and tables should be clear, high-quality, and directly relevant to the content of your paper. Each figure and table must be numbered sequentially (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1) and include a descriptive caption placed below the figure or above the table. Ensure that all figures and tables are referenced in the text and discussed appropriately. Figures and tables must be clear and cross-referenced in the text. While figures are printed in black and white, color figures remain in color in the online version. Authors should ensure that any color figures are equally clear when converted to black and white.

The acknowledgments section should be placed at the end of the paper, just before the references. Use this section to thank individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that supported your research. Keep the acknowledgments brief and professional. Avoid including personal notes or unrelated information. If your research was funded, include the grant number or project name as required by the funding agency. Ensure that the acknowledgments are written in the same font and style as the rest of the paper.

Each paper must include the contact information of the corresponding author, who will handle communication with Springer and proof-check the final version of the paper. The corresponding author’s name and email address should be clearly marked in the header of the paper. If possible, include the email addresses and ORCID identifiers of all authors to facilitate proper attribution and indexing. Ensure that the contact information is accurate and up-to-date, as this will be used for correspondence during the publication process.

Paper Presentation

Papers that successfully pass the rigorous review process and receive acceptance will be presented at the conference and published in the official proceedings. This ensures that the research reaches a wide audience and contributes to advancements in the field. By submitting a paper, authors acknowledge their responsibility to present their work at the conference, either in person or through an approved alternative format. At least one author must register for the conference and deliver the presentation to facilitate discussion and engagement with attendees.

In cases where unforeseen circumstances, such as travel restrictions or global health challenges, prevent in-person attendance, the conference organizers will provide alternative presentation methods, such as virtual sessions, recorded video presentations, or hybrid participation options. This flexibility ensures inclusivity while maintaining the integrity and visibility of the presented research.

Anonymous Submission

The review process will be anonymous. Papers that are not properly anonymized may be rejected without review. Papers must be submitted in a form suitable for anonymous review:

  • The title page should not contain any author names or affiliations.
  • Authors should carefully review figures and appendices (especially survey instruments) to ensure affiliations are not accidentally included.
  • When referring to your previous work, do so in the third person, as though it were written by someone else. Anonymous references are only allowed in the (unusual) case that a third-person reference is infeasible, and after approval of the chairs.
  • Authors may include links to websites that contain source code, tools, or other supplemental material. Neither the link in the paper nor the website itself should suggest the authors’ identities (e.g., the website should not contain the authors’ names or affiliations).
  • Authors should carefully check any submitted prior reviews for identifying details.

Conflicts of Interest

The program co-chairs require cooperation from both authors and program committee members to prevent submissions from being evaluated by reviewers who have a conflict of interest. During the submission process, we will ask authors to identify members of the program committee with whom they share a conflict of interest. This includes: (1) anyone who shares an institutional affiliation with an author at the time of submission (including secondary affiliations and consulting work), (2) anyone who was the advisor or advisee of an author at any time in the past, (3) anyone the author has collaborated or published with in the prior two years, (4) anyone who is affiliated with a party that funds your research, or (5) close personal relationships. For other forms of conflict, authors must contact the chairs and explain the perceived conflict. Program committee members who are conflicts of interest with a paper, including program co-chairs, will be excluded from both online and in-person evaluation and discussion of the paper by default.

Confidentiality and Ethical Standards

All submissions will be evaluated based on their originality, relevance, accuracy, and clarity. Authors must not only cite relevant published work but also acknowledge any concurrent submissions of their own to other venues. References to simultaneously submitted papers should be anonymized. Submitting the same work to multiple venues, resubmitting previously published material, or engaging in plagiarism is considered unethical. Failure to disclose and clarify any content overlap may lead to rejection. Papers with a “Conditionally Accepted” status remain under review until final acceptance or rejection by the reviewers after verifying the required revisions. Authors wishing to submit their work elsewhere must formally withdraw it from the conference.

The program committee and external reviewers are obligated to handle all submissions with strict confidentiality. This means that all submitted papers, along with their associated reviews, discussions, and decisions, must not be shared or disclosed to unauthorized individuals. Reviewers are expected to use the information solely for evaluation purposes and must not exploit it for personal or professional gain.

Authors’ identities, research findings, and unpublished work should remain protected throughout the review process. Any discussions or deliberations regarding submissions must take place within the designated review platform, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained. Reviewers should refrain from discussing or distributing any part of the submission, including figures, tables, or key insights, outside the review process. Breaching confidentiality undermines the integrity of the review process and can have serious ethical and professional consequences.