DSFC 2026 Abstract Guidelines

The abstract to be submitted must contain the following information:

FORMAT

• Must be written in English, single space, using Times New Roman font size 12, A4 Size (8.2″ x 11.7″) paper.
• The body text should not be more than 300 words (250–300 words).
• Use only one page and margins should be set at 1 inch throughout (top/bottom/left/right).
• Abstract should be saved and submitted in MS Word file format.
• Filename format: Thematic area keyword_surname of corresponding author_first three words of abstract title
  Example: FOE_Dela Cruz_Emerging Digital Pedagogies

REQUIRED CONTENT

• Title
• Author(s) name
• Authors’ Affiliations
• Authors’ Address
• Email address of the corresponding author
• Keywords (3–5 keywords or phrases of 2–3 words, separated by a comma)
• Conference thematic area (select one)

TITLE RULES

• Maximum of 25 words, in bold, with the letter of the first word in uppercase and scientific names italicized.

AUTHOR RULES

• Indicate the presenting author by underlining the presenting author’s name.
• Indicate affiliations with a superscript number before the author’s name and in front of the appropriate address.
• In case of multiple authorship, the presenter’s name should be underlined.

THEMATIC AREA KEYWORDS
FOE – Futures of Education
FOW – Futures of Work
FFA – Futures of Fishery and Agriculture
FOT – Futures of Technology
FONE – Futures of Nature & Environment
FOBD – Futures of Built Environment & Design
FOPD – Futures of Peace and Development
FOBE – Futures of Business & Entrepreneurship

ABSTRACT TEMPLATE
Download here: https://rb.gy/wwokbu

SUBMISSION
Online submission of abstracts is open until 30 August 2026.
Issuance of Notice of Acceptance: on or before 10 September 2026
Official email: dsfc@dnsc.edu.ph

REVIEW CRITERIA (scored by 2 reviewers)
Abstracts are evaluated using the following rubric (0–3 points each):

1. Introductory Statement
   3 pts – Clear, concise, engaging; connects the topic to literature and purpose of work
   2 pts – Clear but not engaging; attempts to connect to literature
   1 pt – Unclear; doesn’t connect to literature
   0 pts – Missing
2. Purpose
   3 pts – Clear, concise, and relevant
   2 pts – Clear but not concise; may lack specifics
   1 pt – Unclear; contains irrelevant information
   0 pts – Missing
3. Methodological Approach
   3 pts – Connected to purpose; identifies method used
   2 pts – Unclear or not connected to purpose
   1 pt – Not mentioned but implied; or not appropriate
   0 pts – Missing
4. Findings
   3 pts – Clear, connected to purpose; explains what was expected, discovered, or accomplished
   2 pts – Attempts to present findings but may be unclear
   1 pt – Unclear or not related to purpose
   0 pts – Missing
5. Contribution to Discipline
   3 pts – Clearly states how work advances knowledge
   2 pts – Attempts to connect, but may be unclear
   1 pt – Unclear and lacks detail
   0 pts – Missing
6. Professional Writing
   3 pts – Writing appropriate for the profession; defines all acronyms; appropriate verb tense
   2 pts – Few grammatical errors or typos; mixed verb tense
   1 pt – Many grammatical errors, typos
   0 pts – Grammatical errors impede understanding
7. Length
   3 pts – 250–300 words
   0 pts – Too long or too short