Submission

Thank you for your interest in the 12th International Symposium on Social Science (ISSS 2026). To ensure a smooth submission and review process, please carefully read and follow the guidelines below.

1. General Requirements

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in English only. Papers written in other languages will not be accepted for review.
  • Originality: Submitted papers must be original, previously unpublished, and not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection.
  • Ethics: Authors must ensure that their research complies with standard ethical guidelines, especially if the study involves human participants.

2. Manuscript Formatting

  • Template: Please format your paper using the official ISSS 2026 Conference Template (available in MS Word).
  • Length: The regular paper length should be between 4 to 6 pages. Additional pages may incur extra charges.
  • File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in PDF format or Word for the initial review. If accepted, the source files (Word or LaTeX) will be required for final publication.
  • Structure: A standard manuscript should include: Title, Author(s) and Affiliation(s), Abstract (150-250 words), Keywords (3-5 words), Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

3. Submission Process

  • How to Submit: Submissions are handled exclusively via email. Please send your manuscript (PDF/Word) as an attachment to: ISSSconf@163.com.
  • Email Subject: To expedite the processing of your submission, please use the following format for your email subject line: Submission - [Your Paper Title] - [Your Full Name]
  • Cover Letter (Optional): You may include a brief cover letter in the body of the email, stating the significance of your research and confirming that the paper is original and not under review elsewhere.

4. Review Process

  • Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers from the conference technical committee.
  • Criteria: The review will evaluate the paper based on its originality, technical soundness, significance of the findings, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the conference topics.
  • Notification: Authors will be notified of the review results via email within approximately 1 to 10 working days after submission.

5. Acceptance and Registration

  • Final Submission & Registration: At least one author of each accepted paper must submit the camera-ready manuscript and complete the registration payment by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in the paper being excluded from the program and proceedings.
  • Presentation: At least one registered author is required to present the paper (online or offline). If attendance becomes impossible due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact the secretariat immediately.

6. Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: December 10, 2026
  • Registration Deadline: December 20, 2026
  • Conference dates: December 30-31, 2026

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the submission process, formatting, or the conference in general, please do not hesitate to contact the ISSS 2026 Secretariat: