Author and Reviewer Guidelines

INDIS 2026 – Author Guidelines

1. Scope and Submission Expectations

INDIS 2026 invites original, unpublished research contributions aligned with the conference themes in design, innovation, and interdisciplinary studies.

Submissions must:

• Present novel contributions (theoretical, methodological, or applied)
• Demonstrate rigor in research design and analysis
• Clearly articulate relevance to design and innovation contexts

Submissions that are descriptive, speculative without grounding, or lacking methodological clarity will not be considered.

2. Types of Submissions

Authors may submit under the following categories:

• Full Research Papers
• Case Study and Industry Papers
• Research through Design Contribution
• Posters / Short Paper

Each category must clearly state:

• Research objective
• Methodology
• Findings or expected contributions

3. Originality and Ethical Compliance

By submitting, authors confirm that:

• The work is original and not under review elsewhere
• All sources are properly cited
• The manuscript complies with INDIS 2026 Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policies

All submissions will undergo plagiarism screening (iThenticate/Turnitin). Failure to comply will result in immediate rejection.

4. Manuscript Preparation

4.1 Formatting

• Authors must follow the prescribed template (Link)
• Submissions must be in PDF format for review

4.2 Anonymization (Mandatory for Review)

To ensure double-blind review:

• Remove author names and affiliations
• Avoid self-identifying references (e.g., “in our previous work…”)
• Replace acknowledgements with “blinded for review”

Submissions violating anonymity may be desk-rejected.

5. Structure of the Paper

A typical submission should include:

• Title (clear and specific)
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Keywords (4–6 terms)
• Introduction and research context
• Literature review / background
• Methodology
• Results / findings
• Discussion and implications
• Conclusion
• References

For design research:

• Include process documentation, artifacts, or evaluation frameworks where relevant

6. Submission Process

• All papers must be submitted through the official conference submission system
• Authors must select the appropriate track/theme
• Metadata (title, abstract, keywords) must be accurately entered

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

7. Review Process Awareness

Authors should be aware that:

• All submissions undergo double-blind peer review
• Each paper is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers
• Evaluation is based on:
  • Originality
  • Methodological rigor
  • Relevance
  • Contribution

8. Revision and Acceptance

• Authors must submit a revised manuscript with a response to reviewers
• Failure to address reviewer comments adequately may result in rejection

9. Camera-Ready Submission

• Follow final formatting guidelines
• Pass plagiarism screening again
• Include author details and acknowledgements
• Submit within the deadline

Non-compliant papers will be excluded from proceedings.

10. Authorship and Contributions

• Only individuals with substantial intellectual contribution should be listed as authors
• All authors must approve the final submission
• Changes in authorship must be justified and approved

11. Conflict of Interest Declaration

• Financial or institutional affiliations must be disclosed
• Any relationships influencing research must be declared

12. Presentation Requirement

• At least one author must complete Registration
• Must present the paper in person

Failure to present may result in exclusion from proceedings.

13. Use of AI Tools

• Use of AI tools must be disclosed
• Authors remain responsible for accuracy and originality

Undisclosed use may be treated as misconduct.