PUBLICATION OPTIONS AT THE ICLSS 2026 - FAQs

1. Conference Proceedings (Peer-Reviewed, with ISBN)

 

• What is a Conference Proceedings?
The Conference Proceedings will include mini papers (1,500–2,000 words) submitted by all registered presenters. This is a peer-reviewed publication with an ISBN and all registered presenters will be given opportunity for this publication. This publication will be published by IIJPS (An unit of Appa Education and Research Foundation).

Please click here to download the last year (2025) Ist Conference Proceedings  ISBN: 978-81-982543-3-7.

• When is the submission deadline?
The last date to submit your mini paper with the revised abstract is May 15, 2026.

•When will it be published?
The Proceedings will be published as a PDF document in 4 to 6 months after the conference.

• Who is eligible?
All registered presenters who submit their mini papers by the deadline will have their work considered for inclusion in the Proceedings published with ISBN.

• Will it be indexed in Scopus?
The Conference Proceedings will be submitted to Scopus for indexing. However, please note that Scopus indexing is subject to their approval and cannot be guaranteed.

2. Edited Volume of Selected Papers (Scopus Indexing Proposed)

• What is the Edited Volume?
After the conference, an expert committee will select the top 20–25 quality papers based on the revised abstracts, mini papers and presentations. Selected authors will be invited to submit revised papers (not exceeding 8,000 words) for publication in an edited book volume.

• Who will publish the Edited Volume?
The Edited Volume will be published by Appa Publications (an imprint of Appa Education and Research Foundation) or some renowned publisher like Springer/Routledge.

• Will it be indexed in Scopus?
The Edited Volume will be submitted to Scopus for indexing. However, please note that Scopus indexing is subject to their approval and cannot be guaranteed.

• What is the timeline for submission?
Selected authors will be given six months to prepare and submit their revised papers.

Key Notes:

• All publications are peer-reviewed to ensure quality.
• Only registered presenters are eligible for publication in the Conference Proceedings and/or Edited Volume.

We encourage you to take advantage of these publication opportunities and showcase your research to a wider audience.