These guidelines apply to every paper published by GLOBE 2026: full papers published as chapters in the conference book, and abstracts published in the conference proceedings. Upload your work on this portal as a Word (.docx) file using the conference template.
Download the full paper template (.docx) · Download the abstract template (.docx)
You Send the Final Paper, We Make It Camera Ready
You are responsible for the content: text, tables, figures, references and English. We are responsible for the layout: fonts, spacing, headers, page numbers, chapter number and DOI.
- You do not need to perfect fonts or styles. Use the template and we will typeset your chapter in the book design.
- Before publication you receive a PDF proof of your chapter. You have 3 days to approve it or report errors.
- At the proof stage only small corrections are allowed (typos, a wrong number, an author name). New content is not accepted.
1. File, Template and Length
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File type | Word (.docx) only. No PDF. |
| Template | The conference full paper template (download above) |
| Paper size | US Letter (set in the template) |
| Length | 4,000 to 10,000 words, including abstract, references and appendices. Tables and figures are not counted (maximum 10 combined). |
| Language | English |
2. Title, Authors, Abstract and Keywords
- Title: clear and specific, maximum 20 words. Capitalize major words.
- Authors: every author's full name, exactly as it should be published, in the final order. The names must match the author list on the portal.
- Affiliation: college or school, university or organization, and country for each author. Link authors to affiliations with superscript numbers when they differ.
- Corresponding author: selected on the portal when you submit, and confirmed at final upload. Their email address is printed on the chapter. Do not mark it in your Word file.
- ORCID: optional but recommended for every author.
- Abstract: maximum 250 words, one paragraph, no citations.
- Keywords: 3 to 6 keywords or short phrases, separated by commas.
3. Structure and Headings
The recommended structure for empirical papers is below. Conceptual papers and case studies may use their own section names.
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Findings
- Conclusions, Implications and Limitations
- References
- Appendices (optional, after References)
Use a maximum of three heading levels with the template styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3). Do not number the headings. Put at least one paragraph between two headings.
4. Tables, Figures and Equations
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Tables | Editable Word tables, never pictures. Title above: Table 1. Title of Table. Notes and source below. |
| Figures | Clear images at 300 dpi or higher, readable in black and white. Title below: Figure 1. Title of figure. |
| Numbering | Tables and figures numbered separately (1, 2, 3) and each mentioned in the text |
| Permission | You must have permission for any table or figure taken from another source, with the source cited |
| Equations | Word equation editor, numbered in parentheses on the right: (1), (2) |
5. Citations and References (APA 7th Edition)
All citations and references follow APA 7th edition. References are listed in alphabetical order by first author's last name.
- Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, and every reference must be cited in the text.
- Add the DOI as a link at the end of every reference that has one: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
- Use real, published or publicly available sources only. Every reference is checked automatically against Crossref and OpenAlex.
- Websites: give the author or organization, year (or n.d.), title and URL.
- Personal communications are cited in the text only.
Examples
- Journal article: Buhalis, D., & Leung, R. (2018). Smart hospitality: Interconnectivity and interoperability towards an ecosystem. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 71, 41–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2017.11.011
- Book: Author, A. A. (2024). Title of the book (2nd ed.). Publisher.
- Book chapter: Author, A. A. (2024). Title of the chapter. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. 10–25). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx
- Conference paper: Author, A. A. (2025). Title of the paper. In Proceedings of the Conference Name (Vol. 1, Chapter 7). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx
- Website: World Tourism Organization. (2025, May 2). Title of the page. https://www.example.org/page
In text: (Buhalis & Leung, 2018) or Buhalis and Leung (2018). For three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2024).
6. Language, Originality and AI Use
- Write in clear, proofread English. Spell out every acronym the first time it is used.
- The paper must be original and not published or under review elsewhere.
- If you used AI tools for writing, editing or analysis, say so in a short note before the References. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
- All authors must approve the final version and the author list before upload.
Abstracts for the Proceedings
Abstracts and extended abstracts are published in a separate volume, the conference Proceedings. Full papers are published as chapters in the conference book. Each paper appears in only one of the two.
| Item | Abstract | Extended abstract |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 250 to 500 words | 1,000 to 2,000 words |
| Template | Conference abstract template | Conference abstract template |
| Includes | Title, authors, affiliations, abstract, 3 to 6 keywords | The same, plus up to 10 APA 7 references and 2 tables or figures |
| Check | Format and author details | Format, author details and references |
Abstracts follow the same rules above for authors, language, AI use and the corresponding author. Each abstract also gets its own DOI and is cited by entry number.
7. What Happens After You Upload
- Automatic check. Your paper is checked against these guidelines, and every reference is verified. You receive a report by email and on your dashboard.
- Fix round. If anything needs fixing, you have 7 days to upload a corrected file. Reminders are sent 3 days and 1 day before the deadline. Up to 2 fix rounds are allowed.
- Chair approval. The conference chair approves the final version. Papers that are not corrected by the deadline may not be published in the book.
- Proof. We typeset your chapter and send you a PDF proof. You have 3 days to approve it.
- Publication. Your chapter is published online with its own chapter number, page numbers and DOI. You receive the link by email.
How your chapter is cited
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2026). Title of the chapter. In C. Editor (Ed.), Book title (Vol. X, Chapter N). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx
Some conference books are published with Springer. For those, the conference gives you Springer's own template and instructions, and the rules on this page still apply wherever Springer does not say otherwise.
Final Checklist Before You Upload
- Word (.docx) file using the conference template
- 4,000 to 10,000 words, including abstract, references and appendices
- All authors, affiliations and countries listed, in final order, matching the portal
- Corresponding author selected on the portal
- Abstract of 250 words or fewer, plus 3 to 6 keywords
- Tables are editable, figures are clear (300 dpi), all titled and numbered
- APA 7 references in alphabetical order, with DOIs where available
- Every citation is in the reference list and every reference is cited
- English proofread and acronyms spelled out
- AI use noted, if any