SUBMISSION POLICY

For the CIDA International Symposium, submissions will be evaluated based on extended abstracts.

Authors are invited to submit a structured extended abstract presenting the core idea, research design, methodology, and expected contribution of their work. Full papers are not required at the initial submission stage.

All submissions must be uploaded through Microsoft CMT (Conference Management Tools). https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CIDA2026

Accepted extended abstracts will be published in the official CIDA Symposium Abstract Book, documenting the scientific contributions presented at the symposium.

EXTENDED ABSTRACT PREPARATION GUIDELINES

Authors are requested to submit an extended abstract of approximately 500–1000 words written in clear academic English.

The extended abstract should provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the research and include the following components:

TITLE

A clear, informative, and academically appropriate title reflecting the main focus of the study.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author.

INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND

A brief introduction describing the research problem, theoretical context, and the significance of the study within the broader field of communication and digital media.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES OR RESEARCH QUESTIONS

A clear statement outlining the purpose of the study, its objectives, and the primary research questions or hypotheses.

METHODOLOGY

A concise explanation of the research design, theoretical framework, analytical methods, or data sources employed in the study.

FINDINGS OR EXPECTED RESULTS

If the research has been completed, authors should summarize the key findings. For ongoing studies, expected outcomes and potential insights should be clearly indicated.

CONCLUSION AND CONTRIBUTION

A brief discussion highlighting the academic significance of the research and its potential contribution to communication studies and digital media scholarship.

KEYWORDS

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords representing the main themes of the study.

REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS

All submitted extended abstracts will undergo an academic peer-review process conducted by members of the Scientific Committee.

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• originality and novelty of the research
• relevance to the themes of the symposium
• clarity of research objectives and methodology
• academic rigor and potential contribution to the field

Authors will be notified regarding the review results after the completion of the evaluation process.

ETHICAL AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS

All submissions must represent original scholarly work and must not have been previously published or submitted simultaneously to another conference or journal.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the academic integrity, ethical compliance, and accuracy of their submissions.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

At least one author of each accepted submission must register for the symposium and present the research. Only registered and presented contributions will be included in the official program and published in the CIDA Symposium Abstract Book.

We warmly invite scholars and professionals from around the world to contribute to the CIDA International Symposium and to participate in a dynamic academic forum exploring the future of communication in the digital age.

Conference Executive Board
CIDA International Symposium on Communication in the Digital Age