Submission Guidelines
1. Timelines
2. Theme for the Conference
3. Presentation Methods
4. Structure for Submissions
5. Refereeing Procedure
6. Further Information
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1. Timelines
Authors are strongly advised to register on the on-line submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the following deadlines:
March 2023 - Online submissions open
24 April 2023 - Deadline for Symposium Submissions
15 May 2023 - Notification of submission outcomes and conference registration opens
2. Theme for the Conference
The overarching theme of the conference is Advances in Cyberpsychology and we particularly welcome submissions focused on:
● Digital Health & Wellbeing
● Online Crime, Deviance and Abuse
● Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Digital Spaces
● Cybersecurity and Privacy
● The Social and Human Impact of Technological Advances (e.g., Artificial Intelligence)
● Gaming
● Research Methods in Cyberpsychology
3. Presentation Methods
4. Structure for Submissions
Symposia
A symposium is a set of papers linked by a common theme (minimum of three papers and a maximum of four papers). A symposium must have a Convenor, who organises the symposium submission and acts as the responsible link person to the conference organisers; a named Chair; and (optionally) a named Discussant. The same person can fulfil these roles. Symposia will usually be allocated 90 minutes for a maximum of four papers plus discussion.
5. Refereeing Procedure
Reviewers will be assessing each submission on a number of criteria, namely its contribution to knowledge, the extent to which it informs the practical application of knowledge (e.g., implications for policy, society, practice), the extent to which it provides new insight into the issues it addresses, its methodological thoroughness, its originality, its clarity (i.e., written quality) and its potential interest to the conference audience.
Each submission is blind reviewed by at least two members of the Conference Committee according to established criteria and standards.
6. Further Information
Registration
All presenters are expected to register and pay at the appropriate rate.
Press Office
If successful, your submission may be considered suitable for a press release, timed to coincide with the conference. If this is so, a Press Officer will contact you to ask whether you wish your submission to be press released, and to discuss the content of the press release with you. To write an accurate press release, and to provide more information for journalists attending the conference, you may be asked for additional information regarding your submission. Please note all papers and posters are under a media embargo until the day of presentation.
Audio visual requirements
A data projector and laptop will be available in all seminar rooms. If you are likely to require additional equipment, please indicate this when submitting your abstract.
Code of Conduct
Authors of all material submitted must confirm adherence to the British Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. Particular attention should be made to the section on Integrity and the importance of sub-sections 4.1iii and 4.1vi. Copies of the Code may be obtained from the Society’s website: http://beta.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-code-ethics-and-conduct
The use of non-sexist language
Submissions must not contain sexist language. The following suggestions are made about ways to avoid sexist language:
i) Avoid using sex-specific forms generically. For example, use plurals they/their rather than he/she or his/her.
ii) Delete pronouns – e.g., the participant completed his/her task becomes the participant completed the task.
iii) Avoid specifying the sex of the referent unless it is relevant – e.g., use counsellor, client or participant.
iv) Avoid making sex-stereotyped assumptions about people, their abilities, attitudes and relationships.
Guidelines for Psychologists Working with Animals
When submitting material, please note the guidelines for psychologists working with animals. Copies of these guidelines can be obtained online: http://www.bps.org.uk/publications/policy-and-guidelines/research-guidelines-policy-documents/research-guidelines-poli
SACWAP guidelines
When submitting material, please note the SACWAP guidelines dealing with the use of animals in psychological research. Copies of these guidelines can be obtained from the Leicester Office.