Submissions Guidelines

Submit a Proposal | Submission Policies | Peer Review | Presenter Formats | Publications

Submit a Proposal

Welcome to the 3rd International Symposium on Education held October 08 to 10, 2025 in the vibrant metropolis of Osaka, Japan. ISPED2025 will coincide with Expo 2025 Osaka, which is a focus on exploring sustainable solutions and fostering international collaboration. Osaka offers a great jumping off point for ISPED2025 teachers and other participants to explore the city and to visit the Osaka Expo – on the artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka Bay.

With the theme of “Strengthening Education in a Post-Pandemic World,” ISPED2025 will provide an intimate platform for discussing both the challenging problems in teaching as well as innovative techniques and solutions across all education levels. We believe that examining teaching challenges requires a holistic perspective that embraces the critical relationship between the teacher and the learner.

  • Research Papers – Completed research papers on any topic relating to education.
  • Student Papers – Completed papers or case studies on any topic relating to education.
  • Case Studies/Reports – Case studies or reports on any topic relating to education.
  • Discussion Papers – Research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas.

The early deadline for submissions is Tuesday, July 15, 2025:

  • Administration Policy and Leadership
  • Business Education
  • Distance Education, E-Learning and ICT
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Culture, Equity and Social Justice
  • Curriculum, Research and Collaboration
  • Educational Testing, Measurement and Evaluation
  • Higher Education and Further Education
  • Language Education, Linguistics and ESL/EFL
  • Literature, Literacy and Reading
  • Public Health and Nursing Education
  • STEM Education and Life Science
  • Special Topic: Education in a Post-Pandemic World
  • Other Areas (please specify)

ISPED2025 Submission Form

Submission Policies

  1. Abstracts should be between 50 to 300 words in English and sent via the online system.
  2. Submissions should include a university or institution personal email address.
  3. The lingua franca of submissions, papers and presentations is English.
  4. Only authors listed on the submission may give the presentation.
  5. A maximum of (2) submissions is permitted per author.
  6. Authors may gave up to (2) presentations, provided both have been registered.
  7. Abstracts derived from plagiarized or copyrighted research will be rejected.
  8. The review committee does not correct grammar, spelling or usage errors.
  9. We encourage work that introduces new ideas and conceptualizations, research and understandings to the field, as well as analysis of both success and failure.

Peer Review

All submissions are graded using a double blind, peer review process. The abstract is scored using a rubric that assessed areas such as originality, clarity/organization, spelling/grammar and suitability for the event. Depending on the volume of submissions received at any given time, it may take several weeks to complete a review and send a decision.

Presentation Formats

Oral Presentation

Oral presenters are generally arranged in parallel sessions consisting of several presenters depending on the panel theme and length. Panelists are allotted 20 minutes of presentation time depending on the number of presenters. Computers, projectors and screens will be provided in each presentation room. Please note that the Program Committee assigns presenters to panels and time slots.

Poster Presentations

Poster stands will be provided. Posters should be size A0 47 x 33 inches (118cm x 84cm); however, if you need to save space or cost, you may opt for size A1 23.4 x 33.1 inches (59.4cm x 84cm).

No audiovisual equipment is permitted for poster presentations. Poster presenters are responsible for printing and preparing the poster in advance of the conference.

Virtual Presentation

Participants with accepted proposals who are unable to attend due to travel problems, a schedule conflict, illness, etc., are welcome to give a virtual presentation. Virtual sessions are included in the conference regular schedule, and accessible to all participants.

Guidelines, instructions and an invitation link to the virtual session will be sent by the organizing committee upon confirmation of registration. Virtual presenters will receive a PDF certificate of presentation, as well as inclusion in the proceedings as a virtual presenter.

Organizing Your Own Panel

If you would like to organize your own panel of presenters, please contact the Secretariat. Panel requests must be received at least two weeks before the submission deadline. The panel should have at least 3 to 5 members (including the leader) and the names of all the panel members must appear in the abstract proposal.

Publications

Proceedings

Please note that only the abstracts undergo a peer-review and that full papers are not peer-reviewed. The proceedings are not peer-reviewed, only the abstract review for participation in this event. The proceedings will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event.

Full Papers & Template

Full Papers are not required; however, if you would like to submit a paper it must be less than 2500 words and sent in Word format (PDF is not accepted) with a maximum file size of 1.5 MB by the deadline. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation is the responsibility of the author. Use of the Full Paper Template is absolutely required. Papers submitted differently will be rejected. Full paper should be sent to ISPED2025 Secretariat by Friday, November 7, 2025. Download the template: Full Paper Template