Paper submission
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

IRIC 2027

Step-by-step guide to submit your research

Start New Submission Track Your Paper
1

Prepare Paper

Format according to guidelines

2

Submit Online

Fill out submission form

3

Upload Paper

Upload abstract and full paper

4

Track Status

Monitor review progress

STEP 1

Prepare Your Paper

Before you begin submission, ensure you have:

  • Final paper in PDF format Following the Authors' Guide formatting
  • All author information ready Full names, affiliations, emails, ORCID IDs
  • Figures and tables in proper format 300 DPI minimum, properly labeled
  • References in APA 7th style Minimum 15 references from credible sources
  • Signed copyright form If applicable (download below)
  • Ethical approval number For research involving humans/animals
Review Authors' Guide

Pro Tips

  • Proofread your paper multiple times
  • Use spell-check and grammar tools
  • Ask a colleague to review
  • Check all references for accuracy
  • Ensure figures are clear when printed
STEP 2

Submit Your Paper

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STEP 3

Track Your Submission

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Use your Paper ID to check the status of your submission and download reviewed paper

Track Your Paper

Review Timeline

Week 1-2 Editorial Check
Week 3-6 Peer Review
Week 6-7 Decision Notification

Submission Types

Choose the appropriate format for your contribution

Full Paper

8-10 pages

Complete original research with significant contributions

Short Paper

4-6 pages

Work-in-progress or preliminary findings

Poster

A0 size

Visual presentation of research

Workshop

2-3 pages

Interactive session proposal

Panel Session

Abstract only

Expert discussion on a topic

Doctoral Consortium

4-6 pages

For PhD students

Accepted Formats

PDF DOCX JPG PNG

Maximum File Sizes

  • Main Paper10MB
  • Figures/Images5MB each
  • Supplementary Materials20MB total

Review Process

Double-blind peer review ensures quality and fairness

Review Criteria

  • Originality and novelty
  • Methodological rigor
  • Significance of findings
  • Clarity of presentation

Review Timeline

  • Editorial check: 2-5 days
  • Peer review: 3-4 weeks
  • Decision: Week 6

Reviewers

  • 2-3 reviewers per paper
  • Double-blind process
  • Detailed feedback

Possible Decisions

Accept

Paper accepted as is

Minor Revision

Small changes required

Major Revision

Significant changes needed

Reject

Paper not accepted

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