Language & Writing Style

English is the official language for all submissions and presentations. If English is not your first language, we strongly recommend having a fluent English speaker review your text prior to submission, as language editing services will not be provided.

Proposals should be written in clear, plain scholarly English accessible to an interdisciplinary audience of love and relationship scholars. Please avoid discipline-specific jargon, overly complex sentence structures, or uncommon abbreviations. All key terms and concepts should be explicitly defined within the proposal and presentation.

Note: Please do not include a list of references in the abstract.

Abstract Guidelines by Presentation Category

All abstracts are capped at 300 words maximum across the five required sections. Submissions should use plain scholarly language, avoid obscure jargon or unexplained abbreviations, and explicitly define key terms.

Note on Citations: In-text parenthetical citations in APA style (e.g., Author, Year) are permitted when referencing foundational literature. Please do not include a full reference list at the end of your abstract, as citations count toward your total word limit.

Below are specific structural guidelines based on your selected presentation category:

Category 1: Systematic Literature Reviews

• Methodology & Methods: Describe your search strategy, database selection criteria, and synthesis methods.
• Key Results: Summarize the primary themes, empirical patterns, or literature gaps identified across the reviewed studies.

Category 2: Completed Empirical Studies

• Methodology & Methods: Detail your sample, data collection tools, and analytical framework.
• Key Results: State your finalized empirical outcomes, data analyses, or primary qualitative/textual findings.

Category 3: Work-in-Progress Empirical Studies

• Methodology & Methods: Outline your ongoing research framework, sampling, and analytical procedures.
• Key Results: Present preliminary findings, pilot data, or emerging analytical trends.

Category 4: Previously Presented or Published Work

Note on Expanding Your Reach: We welcome proposals that bring previously published or presented research to our international community. To provide fresh value to attendees while adhering to academic standards, the proposal title, abstract, and presentation materials should feature refreshed framing tailored specifically for this conference audience.

• Title & Abstract Framing: Ensure your focus features refreshed framing tailored for an interdisciplinary audience.
• Discussion & Conclusions: Highlight the fresh value, updated perspectives, and broader cross-disciplinary insights your work offers.

Core Abstract Requirements

Presentation abstracts must follow the structured format outlined below. Dividing your abstract into these specific sections helps review committee members and attendees quickly understand your work:

Title of Proposed Presentation

Research Background and Aims

Methodology and Methods

Key Results

Discussion and Conclusions

The total word count across all five sections must not exceed 300 words. Please review the detailed guidelines below for explanations of each section.

Field-by-Field Submission Guide

To ensure a clear and consistent evaluation process, your abstract must be organized into the following five sections:

Title of Proposed Presentation

A concise title summarizing your research topic (maximum 20 words).

Research Background and Aims

• Background: Contextualize your topic within existing literature on love and relationships, outlining the theoretical framework and rationale for your study.
• Aims: State the primary purpose and overarching goal of your study in a single clear statement, highlighting how your work contributes to existing knowledge.

Methodology and Methods

Describe your research framework and the specific procedures, tools, or analytical techniques used to examine your topic.

• Literary Studies: Specify critical lenses, theoretical frameworks, or textual analysis methods.
• Linguistics: Outline language analysis techniques, datasets, or methodological paradigms.
• Philosophy: Detail logical frameworks, conceptual analysis procedures, or theoretical evaluations.
• Empirical Sciences (Psychology, Biology, Communication): Explain study design, participant sampling, data collection tools, and analytical procedures.

Key Results / Findings

Highlight the primary new results and key findings obtained to answer your research question(s). Present these findings in a clear, logical sequence.

Discussion and Conclusions

Summarize key takeaways, interpret your findings, and explain their broader significance and implications for interdisciplinary love and relationship studies.

Proposal Submission: 4th International Conference on Love & Relationship Studies

If you have any questions or encounter any technical difficulties during the proposal submission process, please send an email directly to info@love-studies-institute.org