Guidelines for authors

Presentation Guidelines

The presentation and oral presentation at the Conference should be delivered in English language.

Presentation should focus on the following key features of the paper:

Objective(s) / Key research questions

Key model or theoretical framework used

Nature and source of data, including any key limitations of the methodology/methods used

Presentation of key findings – avoiding detailed discussion of statistical data

Conclusions and implications for research, policies or practitioners

Recommendations for future research.

The above list is more guidelines, and it is not necessary to cover all the above features. The purpose of the presentation is to stimulate discussion and debate rather than cover every detail of your paper.

 

The preferred presentation format is Microsoft PowerPoint with a maximum of 10 slides. The presentation should last for 10-12 minutes, plus an additional 3-5 minutes for discussion.

PowerPoint template SOCRAT 2026 is available for download here: PowerPoint Template.

 

Full paper template is available for download here: Full Paper Template.

 

Extended abstract – scientific track: 500 – 800 words

The extended abstract must have the following structure:

Paper title, names, affiliations of authors, and e-mail address,

Background/context of the study,

Aims/purpose of the paper,

Research design/methodology,

Overview of preliminary or key results,

Implication/limitations,

Originality/value of the paper, and

Conclusions.

Abstract – practice-oriented track: up to 500 words

Abstract must have the following structure:

Paper title, names, affiliations of authors, and e-mail address,

Aims/purpose of the paper,

Overview of preliminary or key results,

Implication, and

Conclusions.

Formatting and Technical Guidelines for Extended abstract / Abstract

Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Alignment: Justified

Line spacing: Single; leave one empty line between paragraphs

Proofing language: US English

References/citations/footnotes/endnotes: Not permitted

Headings and numbering: Do not use automatic heading styles or automatic numbering of tables and figures

File format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format