Submission Formats (Section 5.1)
Individual Extended Abstract (max. 1,000 words, in English or Vietnamese)
For those who wish to present at the conference. Extended abstracts should highlight the research questions to be addressed, conceptual or theoretical framework, methodology (for empirical work), key findings or arguments, and implications.
Individual Full Paper (around 7,000 words, in English or Vietnamese)
For those who wish to be considered for post-conference publications, with or without presenting at the conference. Presenters who submit full papers will also be considered for conference presentations. Please indicate your preference (presentation only, publication only, or both) in the submission form. Full papers should include an introduction, literature review, methodology (for empirical work), findings/analysis, discussion, and conclusion.
Panel and Roundtable Sessions
The conference welcomes panel and roundtable sessions in addition to individual presentations.
The conference welcomes panel and roundtable sessions in addition to individual presentations. Accepted papers will be organized into thematic panels by the organizing committee following the review process. Contributors who wish to propose a pre-formed panel or roundtable are encouraged to contact the organizing committee at quangchau@vnu.edu.vn.
Review Process (Section 5.2)
All submissions will undergo peer review. Reviewers will assess submissions based on relevance to the conference themes, clarity and rigor of argument, methodological soundness (for empirical work), and potential contribution to scholarship or practice. Following the review process, accepted papers will be recommended for appropriate publication outlets based on quality, scope, and language.
Publication Opportunities (Section 5.3)
The conference is associated with the following publication outlets:
1. Conference Proceedings (Vietnamese)
2. For English submission:
2.1 The Journal of Contemporary Educational Policies and Practices (JCEPP) — formerly the Vietnam Journal of Education (ISSN: 2588-1477)
2.2 Journal of Education for Sustainable Futures (ESUF): an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal currently inviting submissions for its inaugural issue. No article processing charges apply.
2.3 Edited Volume (Proposed): Selected papers of particular relevance and quality may be invited to contribute to a proposed edited volume, subject to approval by one of the following book series:
. Global Realities in Private Higher Education (Routledge)
. Higher Education in Asia: Quality, Excellence and Governance (Springer).
2.4 Additional Scopus-indexed journal(s) to be confirmed, potentially including Discover Education (Springer).
The conference organizing committee does not collect or benefit from any publication fees. Authors whose papers are recommended for a journal or edited volume will liaise directly with the respective publisher, and any applicable publication charges are set by and payable directly to that publisher.
Indicative arrangements:
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Conference Proceedings: 3,000,000 VND per accepted paper, covering editorial and production costs
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JCEPP: reduced processing fee through the conference's partnership with the journal
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ESUF: no article processing charges
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Edited Volume (Routledge/Springer book series): no fees to contributing authors
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Other outlets: standard publisher policies apply
Make Submission (Section 5.4)
Important Dates
20 April 2026
Submission & Registration open
25 July 2026
Submission deadline
1 August 2026
Early-bird payment deadline
Make Submission
Place the official submission Google Form link in this area once the organizing committee finalizes the form.
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