Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)

  • Do I need to be an ISME Member to submit to the ISME 2024 World Conference? 

    Yes, you MUST be an ISME Member to submit. All presenters and co-presenters must be ISME members.

  • What is the deadline for the 2024 ISME World Conference Submissions?

    The extended deadline is October 13th, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

  • What is the difference between an individual paper and a roundtable paper?
    - Individual Paper Submission: An individual paper submission is an individual paper with one or more co-authors to be presented in a room set up theatre- style. A typical structure for a 90-minute individual paper session with three papers allows approximately 20 minutes per paper and 10 minutes of discussion. All individual paper sessions will have a large format TV or screen, LCD projector, audio player and speakers available in the room.
    - Roundtable Paper Submission: A roundtable paper submission is a paper with one or more co-authors to be presented in a room set up with roundtables to encourage maximum interaction and discussion among presenters and attendees. At a 90-minute roundtable session, up to five papers clustered around shared interests will be presented. Each presenter will have approximately 10–12 minutes to present followed by an extended period for discussion. There will be a designated chair, who is knowledgeable about the research or practice in the area, to facilitate discussion and participation. Because of the physical configuration of this type of session, no additional audiovisual equipment, such as a screen or LCD projector, is provided. Authors wishing to display information may do so from their own laptop computer screens. If you plan to use a laptop, please be sure the battery is charged, as no power source will be provided.

  • What is the word count for a paper (individual and roundtable) and poster submission?
    - 15 words or fewer for paper title
    - 400 words or fewer for abstract (excluding title)o References, tables, and figures should be added to the end of the document and are not included in the word count. No more than a total of two (2) tables and/or figures may be included.

  • What is the word count for a symposia submission?
    - 15 words or fewer for symposium title
    - 300 words or fewer for overall symposium session summary without any author/participant identification. The summary will be published in the Conference Abstract book and must address the following elements:
    1. Objectives of the symposium
    2. Overview of the presentation format
    3. Scholarly or scientific significance
    4. Structure for the session
    - 300 words or fewer for each participant’s paper/presentation summary to be included in the symposium. These summaries will be published in the Conference Abstract book and must not include the name of the participant.

    Abstracts must address and will be reviewed on the following five items:
    1. Theoretical/pedagogical background of the paper
    2. Aim/focus of the work/research reported
    3. Method/approach/modes of inquiry
    4. Results and/or summary of the main ideas
    5. Conclusions and implications for music education

  • What is the word count for a workshop submission?
    - 15 words or fewer for paper title
    - 400 words or fewer for abstract
    - References, tables, and figures should be added to the end of the document and are not included in the word count. No more than a total of two (2) tables and/or figures may be included. Submissions will be removed from consideration if the paper exceeds the word limit or includes author identification.

  • Should I include author identification?
    No. Author identification should not be included for any abstract or full paper submissions for any presentation format.

  • Can I submit the same submission to more than one review panel?
    No. Each submission can be submitted to one review panel only.

  • How many times can I be listed as the first author or participant in the program?
    Refer to the Multiple Submissions Policy in the Call for Papers.

  • Is there a limit on the number of co-authors on my paper?
    No. There is no limit for co-authors listed as long as they all contributed to the paper.

  • What do I do if I forgot to add my co-author?
    Prior to submitting your paper, while it is still in draft mode, you can log in and edit your submission, including adding co-authors.

  • Do I need to use a specific format or style, such as APA?
    No, you do not need to use a specific style.

  • Why is my submission removed from consideration?
    Submissions are removed from consideration if you do not follow ISME policies. The main reasons could be that you:
    - submit a proposal to write a paper rather than a complete paper (though the paper may be preliminary);
    - include author identification on your submission;
    - exceed the word limit (there are different word limits for papers and symposia and workshop submissions);
    - submit the same paper to more than one conference review panel;
    - submit a paper to the World Conference as well as to a pre-conference seminar; or
    - submit a paper that has been previously presented or published.

  • Can I change the conference review panel I am submitting to after I have already submitted?
    You can change the review panel you submit to if your paper is in draft mode and the submission deadline has not passed.

  • I submitted my paper to a journal for publication or to another conference for presentation. Can I still submit to ISME?
    Yes, as long as the paper has not been previously published or presented. If you find out after submitting to ISME that your paper has been accepted for publication or presentation at another conference, you can still present at ISME as long as the publication or presentation date occurs after the ISME World Conference. If it is before, you should withdraw the submission from ISME.

  • What if my affiliation/university has changed and I want to update my information?
    Once you log in to your ISME account, you can click the “Update Contact Information” link to edit your profile.
If you have questions regarding the submission process, please e-mail ISME 2024 Conference Office at isme2024@confedent.fi. For academic questions, please email scientific-chair@isme.org. For queries relating to membership or other general information, please email comms@isme.org.