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

• 21 May 2026

Notification of Acceptance

• 1 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 Book (ISBN + DOI).

Length and Structure

• Manuscripts should be 3,000–6,000 words (excluding references).
• Written in English.
• Structured with:
• 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
• Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and references
• Include ORCID iD for each author (recommended)

File Format

• Submit files in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

Peer Review

All full papers undergo double-blind peer review by at least two experts.
Only accepted papers will be included in the Proceedings Book.

DOI Assignment

All accepted full papers will receive a unique DOI.

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: 21 May 2026
• Acceptance notification: 1 June 2026
• Conference date: 1 July 2026

 6. Contact for Support

For questions regarding the submission process:

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