Papers intended for submission to the Balkan Studies Congress must not have been previously published nor concurrently under consideration for publication elsewhere. 

The entire text and associated proceedings should be submitted through the congress application system at bsc.congress.gen.tr. The abstract is expected to be between 200 and 300 words. 

The full paper must meticulously avoid any authorial identification. The discovery of such information will result in the immediate exclusion of the text from the peer-review process, in accordance with the blind review principles of the Balkan Studies Congress. 

The paper should encompass a word count ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 words.

Submission of the full text, in Microsoft Word format, is mandatory by July 01, 2024. Documents in PDF format will not be considered. 

Papers not adhering to the Writing Rules of the Balkan Studies Congress will be summarily rejected prior to reviewer consideration. 

Papers submitted to the Balkan Studies Congress should be authored using Microsoft Word with a minimum margin of 2.5 cm. The entire text should adhere to Times New Roman font, size 12, and 1.5 line spacing. The paper’s title should be presented in uppercase letters, bold font, size 14, while subtitles should be in lowercase font and size 12. 

Sequential numbering is to be employed for tables and figures. Footnotes for tables should be placed just beneath the table body and indicated in lowercase. Use tables sparingly, ensuring coherence with the textual content. 

All footnotes, abstracts, bibliographies, and tables should be finalized before paper submission. 

The introduction should delineate the subject, thematic scope, temporal and spatial boundaries. Address the article’s significance, its contribution to the field, and rectification of existing information. Additionally, detail the employed methods, sources, main claims, and supporting side claims. 

Papers, post-abstract evaluation, will undergo a preliminary scrutiny by the Regulatory Board for adherence to form and content before reaching the reviewers. 

Adhere to the APA 7th edition as the reference system, noting that each paper should have a singular author.

The success and efficiency of the Balkan Studies Congress are contingent upon both the substance of the papers and the efficacy of their presentations. Delivering papers in a systematic, timely, and successful manner holds paramount importance. The subsequent directives are crafted to assist you in optimizing your presentation. 

Session and Paper Durations:

1. The 4th Balkan Studies Congress will encompass designated sessions, each lasting 90-100 minutes.
2. A stipulated 15 minutes will be allocated for each presentation, and strict adherence to this timeframe is imperative. The seamless operation of the symposium is contingent upon compliance with these durations.
3. Time remaining after paper presentations will be dedicated to evaluations, comments, criticisms, and addressing audience queries.

Meeting:

4. Each session will be presided over by a designated chairperson, present in the hall before the session commences to meet the presenting speakers. All participants must be present in the hall at least 10 minutes before the session and verify their presentations.

  Presentation and Presentation Materials:

5. The presentation must be meticulously prepared to fit within the allotted time frame.
6. Only the primary aspects of the paper, as outlined in the presentation, should be discussed. Elaborations can be referenced in the proceedings book, or further discussions with pertinent stakeholders can transpire during the intermission following the presentation.
7. Each hall will be equipped with a projector and a computer for the presentations. Submissions of presentations must occur days before the scheduled presentation.
8. Employing concise sentences (2-4 words) and utilizing a sizable font (at least 24 points) on slides is critical for audience comprehension during the presentation.
9. A maximum of 15 slides should be prepared for a 15-minute presentation.