SUBMISSION ROUTES

Two Calls, One Conference

Choose the submission pathway that best fits your academic research or professional creative practice.

ACADEMIC ROUTE

Call for Papers

For academics, research scholars and doctoral candidates.

Abstracts are allocated to one track and reviewed double blind. Accepted papers are presented in parallel sessions and considered for publication in Scopus-indexed proceedings and journals.

SUBMIT PAPER
PRACTICE ROUTE

Call for Proposals

For professional designers, artists and educators, postgraduate students and staff.
Proposals may take the form of:
  • Workshops
  • Demonstrations
  • Exhibitions
  • Performances
  • Posters
SUBMIT PROPOSAL
AUTHOR INSTRUCTIONS

Submission Guidelines

Please ensure your submission meets all structural, formatting, and ethical requirements before submitting.

01
Abstracts of up to 250 words, with five keywords, allocated to a single track and sub theme.
02
Abstract title limited to 20 words.
03
Submissions must be in English.
04
Full papers up to 5,000 words in the conference template.
05
Times New Roman, 12 point.
06
References single spaced.
07
Similarity below 10 per cent.
08
Work must be original and not previously published or accepted elsewhere.
09
At least one author must register for a paper to be presented and considered for publication.
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No change of title, abstract or authorship is permitted after the submission deadline.
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

Submission Workflow

Follow these six steps to guide your contribution from initial idea to final publication.

01

Choose Your Call

Select between Academic Call for Papers or Practice Call for Proposals.

02

Select Your Track

Choose the single research track/sub-theme that best fits your research scope.

03

Prepare Your Abstract

Maximum 250 words, 5 keywords, title maximum 20 words in English.

04

Submit

Submit your abstract through the official online portal prior to deadline.

05

Double-Blind Review

Academic papers undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by experts.

06

Acceptance & Presentation

Accepted authors proceed to presentation, registration, and publication.

INDEXING & PUBLISHING

Publication Opportunities

DISHA 2027 is committed to disseminating high-quality research into global academic discourse.

Conference proceedings will be Scopus-indexed.

Selected accepted papers will be considered for:

Scopus-indexed publication
Taylor & Francis (in discussion)
Edited volumes with international publishers
Special issues of reputed journals
Important Note: Publication is subject to the review process and the specific terms and conditions of the respective journal or publisher.

READY TO CONTRIBUTE?

Bring your research, ideas and creative practice to DISHA 2027.

22–23 JANUARY 2027 · PARUL UNIVERSITY · VADODARA
SUBMIT YOUR PAPER SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

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