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Abstract Submission Guidelines – WCQR2027

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PHASE 1 – ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

1. Scope of Submissions:

WCQR welcomes original contributions aligned with the Conference themes and objectives, including:

  • Empirical studies presenting qualitative data and analysis.
  • Theoretical and conceptual contributions, including essays and epistemological reflections on qualitative research.
  • Methodological developments and innovations, including new methods, tools, and uses of technology (e.g., AI in qualitative research).
  • Comparative or critical analyses of qualitative approaches, methods, or techniques.

Types of Abstracts:

  • Project Abstracts – Research projects in progress with a clearly defined problem, methodological design, and substantive development (e.g., preliminary findings, methodological reflection, or theoretically grounded proposal).
  • Paper Abstracts – Completed research with collected and analysed data, suitable for the development of a full paper, or essay-based contributions that develop critical, theoretical, and epistemologically grounded reflection on qualitative research methodologies.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Abstracts Book (digital format with ISBN).

2. Abstract Requirements:

  • Abstracts must contain 250–300 words.
  • Submissions must be made exclusively via the online submission platform (link available at the bottom of this page).
  • Submissions sent by email will not be considered.
  • Maximum number of authors per abstract: 10 (ten).

3. Abstract Structure:

All abstracts must be structured using the following sections (clearly labelled):

  1. Introduction (context and justification of the problem).

  2. Goals and Approach (this section outlines the objectives and description of the study, including the research design, methodological approach, and any relevant theoretical or conceptual frameworks).

  3. Development/Results (main findings, preliminary results, or key arguments/proposals, depending on the type of work).

  4. Conclusions (main contributions and implications for qualitative research).

Important Formatting Rules

  • Do not include references.

  • Do not include authors’ names, affiliations, or any identifying information within the abstract.

  • Failure to comply with anonymisation requirements may result in desk rejection.

WCQR operates under a double-blind review process.

4. Review Process

All abstracts submitted within the deadline and in compliance with the guidelines will undergo double-blind peer review.

  • The corresponding author will be notified of the decision (acceptance or rejection).

  • Reviewers’ comments will be provided in all cases.

If accepted, authors must:

  • Address the recommended revisions.

  • Submit the final version within the specified deadline.

Failure to incorporate reviewers’ recommendations may result in exclusion from the Conference proceedings at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

5. Language and Originality

  • Submissions must be original and not under review for any other conference or national/international publication.

  • All submissions and presentations must be in English.

  • Abstracts submitted in other languages will not be considered.

☐ Your work aligns with the Conference themes and objectives.
☐ You have selected the correct submission type:
    • Project Abstract (research in progress with a clearly defined problem, coherent design, and substantive development)
    • Paper Abstract (completed research with analysed data, or theoretical/essay-based contributions)
☐ Your abstract contains 250–300 words.
☐ The abstract is structured and clearly labelled as:
    • Introduction
    • Goals and Approach
    • Development / Results (findings, arguments, or proposals, as appropriate)
    • Conclusions
☐ No references are included.
☐ No author names, affiliations, or identifying information appear in the abstract (double-blind review).
☐ The submission is original and not under review elsewhere.
☐ The abstract is written in English.
☐ The submission is made via the official online platform (email submissions are not accepted).

Only Paper Abstracts are eligible for Phase 2.

Authors of selected Paper Abstracts will be invited to submit a full paper to WCQR2027-associated journals, subject to alignment with the journal’s scope.

Selection Criteria:

    • Peer review evaluation of the full paper.
    • Compatibility with the journal’s aims and scope.

Invited authors will receive detailed submission guidelines, templates, and deadlines.

Important notice: Invitation to submit a full paper will be extended only to selected Paper Abstracts.
Acceptance of an abstract for presentation at WCQR2027 does not guarantee invitation to Phase 2 nor publication in associated journals. Publication decisions are subject to independent peer review and compliance with each journal’s editorial standards.

More information on publication >>

Authors of accepted abstracts may choose one of the following formats:

In-Person Presentation

  • 15 minutes presentation

  • 5 minutes discussion

Online Presentation (Synchronous Session)

  • 15 minutes presentation

  • 5 minutes discussion

Online Presentation (Recorded Video)

  • 5-minute recorded presentation

  • Detailed preparation and submission instructions available in the corresponding tab

  • Videos will be published on the WCQR YouTube channel and open to community interaction

The presentation format selected at submission may be changed during registration.

Please read the following instructions carefully and ensure all requirements are met.

1. Planning your video:

A video presentation is expected to be a stand-alone contribution, encompassing all typical aspects of a written scientific work in a video format. Please follow these guidelines:

  • Focus on your own research.
  • Introduce the background of the presented research and explain the research objectives.
  • Describe the methodology, resources, and main outcomes.
  • Make your presentation clear, compelling, and creative to capture community interest and encourage discussion.

2. Recording your video:

  • Use visual support (text, images, infographics…) to accompany your presentation.
  • There isn’t a template for presentations. If you wish to use the WCQR2027 banner in your layout, download it here.
  • Both the contents of the presentation and the narration must be delivered in English.  Presentations in other languages will not be considered.
  • List of suggestions for recording presentations:
  • Avoid using special codecs (encoders/decoders) for cross-platform portability.
  • If using PowerPoint (recommended), learn how to export the recording to video here.
  • Use MPEG-1 or MPEG-4 video formats.
  • Video length: between 3 and 5 minutes.

3. Sending your video:

  • Send your video by December 16th, 2026.
  • Do not send your video by email, files sent as an email attachment will not be considered.
  • Please use a file-sharing platform like Wetransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.  Share the link with conference@wcqr.info, and we will confirm receipt.

Confirm that your video meets all requirements to avoid delays in the online posting process. The maximum video length is 5 minutes; longer videos will have to be edited to meet the maximum length.

Important note: the video presentation must be delivered by the registered author(s). Certificates will be issued to the registered authors, for presented videos only.

Videos will be available on the WCQR2027 Playlist on our YouTube channel, where the community can leave comments and questions for the authors. Additionally, videos will be displayed during a dedicated session of the WCQR2027 online program. 

If you have any questions, please contact us.

If you have any questions regarding submissions, please contact us.

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