MHCL 2026 conference
50th Anniversary (1976–2026)

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To participate in MHCL 2026, please follow these steps to submit your contribution:

STEP 1: REGISTRATION

Before submitting, all authors must create an account in our system.

• Action: Register as MHCL User,
• Already have an account? Log in here.

STEP 2: SUBMIT YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Navigate to the "Submission" tab in your dashboard and enter the following:

• Basic Info: Title, Affiliation, Address, Co-authors, Phone and E-mail.
• Select a Section: Choose the most relevant MHCL Topic for your paper.
• Short Abstract: Enter a plain-text summary (max. 600 characters) for the online program
  
  Note: This is separate from the Extended Abstract required for review. Not to be mistaken with the Extended Review Abstract, which has to be uploaded!

STEP 3: UPLOAD EXTENDED ABSTRACT

Submit your Extended Abstract for the peer-review process:

• Length: 2 to 5 pages (A4 format).
• Content: Clearly state the scope of work, research methodology, and expected impact.
• Visuals: Inclusion of figures and references is highly encouraged.
• Template: Use the official Extended Abstract Example.

STEP 4: FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION

Upon acceptance, you will be asked to upload the Final Paper for the Conference Proceedings:

• Format: Use the official MS Word Template.
• File Type: .doc or .docx.

STEP 5: CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

To be included in the final program and proceedings, at least one author must register for the conference.

• Payment details will be sent to authors following abstract acceptance.

🛠️ TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES

To ensure your contribution is accepted for the review process and included in the Proceedings, please adhere to the following standards:

🌍 LANGUAGE STANDARDS

• All abstracts and full papers must be written in English (either British or American spelling, used consistently). If English is not your native language, authors are strongly advised to consult a colleague with excellent command of English. Papers with insufficient language quality may be excluded from the Proceedings.

📄 EXTENDED ABSTRACT FORMAT (FOR REVIEW)

• Size: DIN A4 (210 x 297 mm).
• Margins: 25 mm (sides), 30 mm (top/bottom).
• Layout: Single-column text.
• Length: 2 to 5 pages.
• Essentials: Include title, affiliation, address, and email. Underline the name of the speaker.
• Content Structure:
  • State-of-the-art and problem description.
  • Novelty of your approach/method.
  • Impact and relevance to the conference topics.
  • Relevant references and key figures.

• Layout: Double-column format.
• Page Count: Must be an even number of pages.
• Length Limits:
  • Regular Papers: 4 pages (maximum 6 in exceptional cases).
  • Invited Keynote Papers: 10 pages (maximum 12).

💳 MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTIONS

• Authors are welcome to submit more than one contribution.

• Special financial regulations apply for multiple accepted papers. Detailed fee structures will be provided in the registration section.

• Please note that online submission is mandatory for all contributions. Submissions by other means will not be accepted.