Authors Guidelines

providing a consistent format for composing and formatting conference papers.

You are invited to submit your abstract to the 5th Global Conference on Children and Youth, 27 –29 March 2025 in Oxford, UK. Please send your abstract for evaluation by the Scientific Committee and All submissions should report original and previously unpublished research results no matter the type of research paper you are presenting.  Manuscripts should meet the format set by the Conference committee and are subject to review. Detailed instructions and full paper submission guidelines will be emailed within a few weeks following the conference.

Full Paper Format

We accept the submission of high-quality papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, experimental, and theoretical work or research in all of the topic areas mentioned. Submission of a manuscript implies that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Full Paper Reviewing Process

  • All manuscripts will be subjected to double blind peer-review and are expected to meet the scientific criteria of novelty and academic excellence.
  • The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that the article’s publication has been approved by all other co-authors and takes responsibility for the paper during submission and peer review.
  • The publisher will not be held legally responsible should there be any claims for compensation.

Academic Ethics

Articles submitted to the conference should report original and previously unpublished findings. Following ethical conduct is very critical in the academic world. Hence, any act of plagiarism cannot be tolerated. If an author is found to commit an act of plagiarism, the submission will be automatically dismissed.

Language

The text should be in English, American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture of both.
Authors who feel their English language manuscript may require editing to eliminate possible grammatical or spelling errors and to conform to correct scientific English may wish to use relevant editing apps or services.

Paper Structure

Purpose/Objectives
Methodology/Approach
Findings/Results
Conclusion/Implications/Recommendations
Acknowledgments (when appropriate)
References
Appendices (when appropriate)

Presentation & Publication
  • Full paper will be requested after the conference for publication opportunities.
File format
  • MS Word-compatible file
Paper lengthFull paper: within 12 pages, including references, tables/ charts and keywords
Abstract length200-250 words
Keywords3-5 words
Font12-point Times New Roman
ParagraphSingle-spaced
MarginNormal (Top :2.54 cm , Bottom: 2.54 cm; Left : 3.18cm , Right: 3.18cm)
Page numbersBottom-centered
LayoutOne-column Portrait
FormatMS Word-compatible file
Submission Method

Please send your paper via Online Submission Form.
Should you have any questions about the submission, please contact us at info [at] gccy.org.

Evaluation Process

All papers will be subjected to double-blind peer-reviews. Relevancy, structure, research method, ethical conducts, language standard, innovativeness, references, hypothesis, result presentation, proficiency, format, amongst many other factors are considered for the evaluation process.
Papers that are accepted will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

Instructions for the oral presentation

The length of the presentation should be around 15 minutes. You can use any form of presentation you wish. We will provide the necessary equipment upon request. Please arrive for your presentation early to ensure all the necessary equipment is present.

Poster Format

Design your poster so that it is easy to read and include some visuals or charts. Allocate the top of the poster for the title and authors’ names and affiliations. Remember the audience may have a short time frame to read your poster. Poster size should be A1 international paper size. Materials, including the title, should not extend beyond the poster size. Do not use foam core or any thick or multi-layered materials or pushpins directly on the poster boards. Please make sure that the material used for the poster allows it to be posted on the boards. All posters should be based on the submitted abstract as accepted by the Scientific Committee. Please bring your poster with you.

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