Alternative route
Example submission portal
The sample portal workflow uses a blinded manuscript with author details removed. Example file formats are DOC, DOCX, and PDF.
EPCX 2027 · Author submission hub
Paper Submission & Guidelines
Word and PDF required
Regular length 6–8 pages
English-language submissions
Sample submission channel
Preview an email submission.
Attach both Word (.doc or .docx) and PDF versions, together with the authors’ names, institutional affiliations and departments, telephone number, and an alternative email address.
The sample workflow includes a receipt acknowledgement within three working days.
Manuscript preparation
Formatting, originality, and attendance.
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Format & originality
Use the sample Word template, then submit both Word and PDF files. The paper must be self-contained, significant, original, and previously unpublished. Interdisciplinary studies are welcome.
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Strict dual-submission policy
Papers already under review, published, or accepted by a journal or proceedings with a DOI, ISBN, or ISSN are not eligible. At least one registered author must present every accepted paper.
Quality assurance
Rigorous six-step peer-review process.
EPCX follows a strict double-blind process designed to protect academic merit, reviewer independence, and ethical standards.
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Within 1 week
Manuscript Allocation
The Editor-in-Chief assigns each manuscript to two or three independent reviewers with appropriate expertise and no declared conflict of interest.
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1 week
Initial Screening & Originality Check
Formatting, structural completeness, and plagiarism screening are checked before the manuscript enters full review.
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3 weeks
In-Depth Evaluation
Reviewers assess originality, methodology, data integrity, and scholarly contribution, then provide a decision and detailed feedback.
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Panel review
Decision & Conflict Resolution
The editorial panel consolidates reports and resolves major discrepancies using an illustrative scoring scale to assess each submission consistently.
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1 week after review
Author Notification
Authors receive a decision letter with anonymised reviewer comments. Revision guidance is supplied where applicable.
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Within 2 weeks
Revisions & Appeals
Revised papers are re-evaluated. Appeals require a point-by-point rebuttal and may trigger an independent editorial audit.
Reviewer evaluation
Seven criteria, scored from one to five.
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Originality and Innovation
New ideas, methods, or findings that advance the discipline.
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Technical Soundness
Rigorous methodology, suitable analysis, and evidence that supports the conclusions.
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Relevance to Conference
Clear alignment with one of the eight conference tracks.
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Clarity and Organisation
Logical structure, precise academic writing, and coherent argument.
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Literature Review & Citations
Engagement with current research and accurate scholarly attribution.
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Ethical Considerations
Appropriate research ethics, consent, and data-protection practices.
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Practical Implications
Clear application or policy relevance in education, psychology, culture, or society.
Ethics, transparency & AI use
Example standards for responsible research.
Publication ethics
Authors, editors, and reviewers follow core publication-ethics practices and safeguards against misconduct.
Gender & geographic inclusion
Review should respect regional and gender perspectives without institutional bias.
Diversity oversight
Committee oversight supports balanced and equitable representation across proceedings.
AI tool usage
AI may assist copy-editing, but cannot replace intellectual originality or be listed as a co-author.
EPCX 2027
Questions about a manuscript or review decision?
Include your paper ID when contacting the conference editorial office.
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