Submission Requirements

Three types of Submissions are possible

1. Short-length paper (double-blind review)
2. Full-length research paper (double-blind review)
3. Panel proposal

Short-length and full-length research papers are competitive and will be selected based on a double-blind review process. Please note that, for the review process, the cover page must be omitted (check specific information below).
Submitters of both short-length and full-length research papers are eligible for the Paper Development Workshop (PDW) if they opt for it. However, full-length research papers are given higher consideration as the PDW is meant to support the publication of completed works.

Panel proposals are not blindly reviewed; the review process will be carried out by a separate committee that will evaluate these proposals based on a) the topic fit with the conference theme, b) contribution to the debate on public relations/strategic communication issues, c) coherence and clarity of structure and thought of the panel as a whole, d) originality and innovativeness of ideas, and e) institutional and/or national diversity of the panel composition. All submissions must be prepared in MS Word or PDF format, 12-point font size, double spacing with a 1-inch (25 mm) margin on A4 page size.
Please carefully read the following instructions: failing to follow them may result in an automatic disqualification.
 All submissions must be prepared in MS Word or PDF format, 12-point font size, double spacing with a 1-inch (25mm) margin on A4 page size.

1. Short-length Papers

Short-length papers are intended for work in progress, offering the opportunity to present ongoing research that has yet to be completed at the time of the submission deadline. Short-length papers must allow reviewers to understand the scientific contribution and must comply with the submission criteria defined in the call for papers. This means they should clearly present the purpose of the research, the main theoretical framework/assumptions, and, if applicable, research methods and preliminary and/or expected results. A clear statement of the study’s contribution to public relations/strategic communication theory and practice should also be included. Short-length papers have a scope of 2,500–3,000 words in length, inclusive of everything (abstract, keywords, references, tables, figure legends, etc.), and are stripped of all authors’ identifiers. Short-length papers submitted with the author(s)’ name(s) and/or other identifiers will not be reviewed. 

A Shorth-lenght paper should contain:

• A concise title
• Structured abstract (max. 250 words)
• Up to 6 keywords
• Introduction
• Central elements of the literature review/theoretical approach (the study’s major theoretical assumptions, concepts, and questions must be clearly stated)
• Central elements of design/methodology/approach (it must be clear how the study is planned to be carried on, what sample/view, how data is collected and analysed)
  Preliminary and/or expected findings/results (if data collection is not yet completed, please provide some overview of how far in the process you are and the next steps)
• Preliminary reflections/considerations on the main results and expected contribution
• List of cited references
   

2. Full-lenght Research Papers


Full-length research papers are considered finished research work and ready for publication. Please note that for in-program and awards considerations, submitted full-length research papers must be original and must NOT have been previously presented, scheduled for presentation, published, accepted for publication, and if under review, must NOT appear in print before the conference. The redundant use of data sets, conceptual and methodological approaches should be avoided; if the submission is part of a wider project that includes data sets, conceptual models and methodologies previously used, authors should make it clear and transparent what is the element of originality and contribution to knowledge. Full-length papers have a scope of 6,000–8,000 words in length, inclusive of everything (abstract, keywords, references, tables, figure legends, etc.) and are stripped of all authors’ identifiers. Papers with the author(s)’ name(s) and/or other identifiers will not be reviewed. 

A Full-lenght research Paper should contain:

• A concise title
• Structured abstract (max. 250 words)
• Up to 6 keywords
• Introduction
• Literature review/theoretical approach
• Design/Methodology/Approach
• Findings/Results
• Discussion and conclusions
• Complete reference list

For specific formatting, please follow the author guidelines of the Journal of Communication Management (emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jcom).

3. Panel Proposals


Panel proposals should focus on current issues and debates in the field of public relations/strategic communication. Proposals with clear discussion statements that advance our understanding of significant professional and disciplinary questions and issues are preferred. A panel should consist of 1 chairperson, 4–5 presentations (maximum), and (mandatory) 1 respondent. Nobody should take two roles. Authors of presentations ideally represent various organisations and countries/cultures.

A Panel Proposal should contain:

• A concise title.
• Up to 6 keywords.
• 800-word rationale including a clear statement of the relevance to public relations/strategic communication discipline/profession.
• Clear presentation of the panel key questions/issues and how each presentation contributes to addressing the panel key questions.
• Method of delivery, e.g., the modality of panel discussion and eventual audience interaction.
• List of panellists with names, affiliations, and bios.
• Panellists’ presentation titles and max. 200 word-abstracts.
• Overall statement of participation from the organiser declaring: “I have received signed statements from all intended participants agreeing to register for EUPRERA.
• Annual Congress and participate in the panel.
• Failing to follow the panel proposal guidelines and formatting instructions requirements will automatically disqualify the proposal.

Accepted Short and Full-length Papers


Authors of either paper formats accepted for presentation in the EUPRERA Annual Congress are expected to submit a final, clean version of their work before the conference. The final, clean version of their work should include a cover page with all authors’ affiliations and contact details. Based on reviewers’ feedback, revisions and adjustments are also possible in the full-length papers. The final version will be made available to conference participants for a limited period if authors have opted “yes” during the submission process; otherwise, the final version will be stored in the Annual Congress system – not publicly available.