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Author Guidelines

The abstract must be sent in APA 7th. style. The abstract must contain between 150 and 300 words. Likewise, it must include the research problem, research questios, method, results, discussion and conclusions.

Submission Preparation Checklist

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another conference for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Director).
2. It's an original study.
3. It's an ongoing empirical study or has been completed. I guarantee that I'm able to present the results at the event.
4. The study is related to the issues of theses and dissertations conducted by Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. students.
5. The submission file of the abstract is in Microsoft Word. In addition, the submission file of the presentation is in Microsoft Power Point or other presentation software.
6. All URL addresses in the text (e.g., http://pkp.sfu.ca) are activated and ready to click.
7. The text is double-spaced; uses a 12-point Times New Roman font.If you want to emphasize something in the abstract, please change the font into italics. In addition, I've included in-text citations in the abstract when addressing the research problem.
8. The abstract is written in APA 7th. style. It contains between 150 and 300 words. Likewise, it includes the research problem, research questions, method, results, discussion and conclusions.
9. The presentation is prepared in Microsoft Power Point or other software for presentations. Moreover, it includes the research problem, research questions, method, results, discussion and conclusions.
10. The presentation includes figures and tables that are included right after the text that mentions them.

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