1. Who can participate in ICoSHIP 2026?

ICoSHIP 2026 welcomes researchers, academics, students, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, government representatives, and other professionals interested in social science, humanities, public health, tourism, business, language and communication, sustainability, and related interdisciplinary fields.

2. What is the official language of the conference?

The official language of ICoSHIP 2026 is English. Manuscripts, oral presentations, and official conference communications should be prepared in English.

3. How do I submit my abstract or full paper?

Abstracts and manuscripts should be submitted through the official ICoSHIP 2026 Open Conference Systems (OCS). Authors are required to create an account, complete the submission metadata, upload their manuscript using the official conference template, and follow the submission workflow provided by the system.

4. Is there a manuscript template?

Yes. Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official ICoSHIP 2026 manuscript template available through the conference website. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow the formatting and manuscript preparation requirements before submission.

5. What types of papers are accepted?

ICoSHIP 2026 accepts original research papers relevant to one of the official conference tracks, including Health, Tourism, Business, Language and Communication, and Social Science, Humanity, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published or be simultaneously under consideration by another conference or journal.

6. What is the review process?

Submitted manuscripts will first undergo an editorial screening to assess their relevance, completeness, originality, and compliance with the conference requirements. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent reviewers.

The final editorial decision will be made by the Editorial Committee based on the reviewers' recommendations and the overall assessment of the manuscript.

7. Can I revise my manuscript after review?

Yes. Authors whose manuscripts require revision will receive reviewers' comments and are expected to address the comments and submit the revised manuscript through the OCS before the specified deadline.

8. What should I do after my paper is accepted?

After receiving an acceptance notification, authors are required to:

• Submit the final camera-ready manuscript.
• Complete the conference registration.
• Pay the applicable registration fee.
• Upload the proof of payment.
• Present the accepted paper during the conference.

9. Is presentation mandatory?

Yes. At least one registered author must present each accepted paper during the conference according to the official presentation schedule.

Papers that have been accepted but are not presented during the conference may not be considered for the applicable publication process.

10. How will the conference be conducted?

ICoSHIP 2026 will be conducted as an online conference via Zoom Meeting on 24 October 2026, starting at 09:00 (GMT+7).

Registered participants will receive the Zoom Meeting access information, conference program, presentation schedule, and technical instructions prior to the conference.

11. Can one author submit more than one paper?

Yes. An author may submit multiple papers, provided that each manuscript is original, independently reviewed, and complies with all applicable conference requirements.

The applicable Additional Paper fee applies to the second and subsequent papers submitted by the same first author, according to the conference registration policy.

12. Is there a student registration category?

Yes. ICoSHIP 2026 provides registration categories for Student Presenter and Student Participant.

Student presenters are required to provide a valid Student Identity Card through the designated submission or registration system for verification.

13. How do I pay the registration fee?

Registration fees must be transferred to the official conference bank account specified on the Registration Fee page. After completing the payment, participants are required to upload the proof of payment and complete the designated payment confirmation procedure.

14. Will participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Registered presenters and participants who fulfill the applicable conference requirements will receive an electronic certificate following the conference.

15. Can I attend the conference without submitting a paper?

Yes. Individuals who wish to participate without presenting a paper are welcome to register as Student Participant or other applicable participant categories and attend the scientific sessions of the conference.

16. Can I edit my submission after it has been uploaded?

Authors may update or revise their submission before the applicable submission deadline through their OCS account, where permitted by the system.

Once the review process has started, requests for substantial changes should be coordinated with the Editorial Committee.

17. Can I change the list of authors after submission?

Changes to the author list after submission are generally discouraged, particularly once the manuscript has entered the peer-review process. Requests for exceptional changes should be submitted to the Editorial Committee with appropriate justification.

18. What happens if I cannot present my paper?

If the presenting author is unable to attend the conference, another registered co-author may present the paper on behalf of the research team, subject to prior notification to the Organizing Committee.

Papers that are not presented during the conference may not be considered for the applicable publication process.

19. Will my paper automatically be published or indexed?

No. Publication opportunities are selective. Selected papers may be considered for publication through applicable journals, conference proceedings, or other scholarly publication channels, subject to the relevant scope, peer-review, editorial, and publication requirements.

Publication and indexing are not guaranteed and remain subject to the policies and decisions of the respective journals, publishers, proceedings, and indexing services.

20. How can I contact the Organizing Committee?

For questions regarding submission, registration, publication, presentation, or technical matters, please contact the ICoSHIP 2026 Conference Secretariat through the official conference contact information.

Email: icoship@polije.ac.id

21. Where can I find the latest conference announcements?

Important announcements, updates, deadlines, presentation schedules, and other conference information will be published through the official ICoSHIP 2026 website.

Authors and participants are encouraged to check the conference website regularly to ensure that they receive the latest information.