Authors are invited to submit high-quality research aligned with the themes of the International Conference on Social Inclusion in Education through Digital Transformation. All submissions must follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth and fair review process.

 1. Abstract Submission Guidelines

Length and Format

• Abstracts should be 200–300 words.
• Written in English.
• Use clear academic language.
• Include title, author name(s), affiliation(s), email address, and 3–5 keywords.

Content Requirements

Abstracts should briefly outline:

• research problem and purpose,
• methodology or approach,
• key findings (if applicable),
• expected contribution.

Submission Deadline

• 15 June 2026

Notification of Acceptance

• 20 June 2026

Submission Method

Abstracts must be submitted via the online submission system:
[Submission Link – https://ditec25.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en]

2. Full Paper Submission Guidelines

Authors whose abstracts are accepted may submit a full paper for consideration in the conference proceedings volume (ISBN + DOI assigned upon publication).

Length and Structure

Manuscripts should:

• be 3,000–6,000 words (excluding references),
• be written in English,
• include the following sections:
• Title
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review / Background
• Methodology
• Findings / Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References (APA 7th edition)

Formatting Requirements

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• APA 7th edition style must be used for in-text citations and references
• ORCID iD for each author is recommended

File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

Peer Review

All full papers undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two experts in relevant fields. Only papers that successfully complete the review and editorial evaluation process will be considered for inclusion in the proceedings volume.

Please note that publication in the conference proceedings volume is subject to successful peer review, editorial evaluation, and final approval by Springer Nature.

DOI Assignment

All accepted full papers will receive a unique DOI upon publication.

3. Ethical Requirements

All submissions must comply with the conference’s Ethical Standards and COPE publication ethics, including:

• originality,
• no plagiarism or self-plagiarism,
• proper authorship practices,
• disclosure of conflicts of interest,
• ethical approval for studies involving human participants.

Papers failing to meet ethical requirements will be rejected automatically.

4. Submission Process

1. Prepare the abstract or full paper following the guidelines above.
2. Upload the file via the submission system.
3. Ensure author details are complete and correct.
4. Await the double-blind review process.
5. Receive notification (accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject).

5. Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline: 15 June 2026

Acceptance notification: 20 June 2026

Conference date: 1 July 2026

 6. Contact for Support

For questions regarding the submission process:

 [Email address – oner.uslu@ege.edu.tr]