Full Paper Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in submitting a full paper to the Conference Proceedings of ICLD 2025. To ensure uniformity and adherence to academic standards, all submissions generally follow the APA (7th edition) style. Please adhere to the following guidelines when preparing your manuscript.

1. General Formatting

Paper Length: 4000 – 5000 words, including references, tables, and appendices.
Font & Size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Line Spacing: Single-spaced throughout the document.
Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
Alignment: Justify
Paragraph Indentation: Use one tab (0.5-inch) first-line indent for each paragraph.

2. Paper Structure

Your paper should include the following sections:

Title

Title of the paper (bold, centered, title case)
Author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and email(s)

Abstract & Keywords

Abstract (150-200 words) summarizing the background of the study, the purpose of the paper, research methodology, and main findings/results, and conclusion.
Include 3-5 keywords below the abstract.

Main Body

Introduction: Clearly state the background of the study, the research problem, objectives, and significance.
Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research.
Methodology: Describe research design, research site, participants, instruments, data collection and data analysis.
Results and Discussion: Present findings with relevant data, tables, or figures, and interpret findings, implications, and limitations.
Conclusion and Recommendation: Summarize key points and suggest future research directions or practical recommendations.

References

Use APA (7th edition) referencing style.
List references in alphabetical order.
Use hanging indent (0.5 inches).

Example:

Journal Article:

Smith, J. A., & Brown, K. L. (2020). Digital learning trends in higher education. Educational Technology Review, 35(2), 45-60. https://doi.org/xxxxxxx

Book:

Johnson, R. (2019). The evolution of e-learning. Academic Press.

Conference Paper:

Lee, M. (2021). Online engagement strategies for students. In Proceedings of the International E-Learning Conference (pp. 100-110). ABC Publishing.

3. Tables & Figures

Tables: Label as "Table X" (e.g., Table 1), with a descriptive title above.
Figures: Label as "Figure X" (e.g., Figure 1), with a caption below.
Ensure tables and figures are referenced within the text.

4. In-Text Citations

Use author-date citation format (e.g., Smith, 2020).
For direct quotes, include the page number (e.g., Johnson, 2019, p. 45).
For three or more authors, use et al. after the first author's name (e.g., Lee et al., 2021).

5. Submission Process

Submit the full paper in Microsoft Word (.docx) format using the official ICLD 2025 template. The template can be downloaded HERE.
File name format: ICLD2025_Firstname_Lastname.docx
Upload via the ICLD 2025 submission portal by April 30, 2025.
Submissions will be double-blind peer reviewed.
Acceptance notifications will be sent by May 30, 2025.

For further inquiries, please contact the ICLD 2025 Organizing Committee at:
submission@icld2025.com