Conference Themes
Theme I: Emerging Trends in Global Criminology
Theme II: Criminology in Contemporary Society: Redefining Perspectives and Shaping Future Discourse
Theme III: Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Theme IV: Innovations in Criminological Research and Methodologies
Theme V: Emerging Global Perspectives in Victimology
Theme VI: Evolving Trends in Victimisation
Theme VII: Innovations in Victimology and Victim Support
Theme VIII: Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
Abstracts must be submitted on or before 15th June 2024. Abstracts submitted after this date will be rejected directly without any reviews.
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Abstracts must be submitted online via the link provided below.
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The submission must include a title, abstract, keywords and author information
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Abstracts should be structured and concise, typically containing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Although not all abstracts will conform to this format, they should all contain enough information to frame the problem and draw the conclusions.
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The abstract text should not exceed 300 words.
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The abstract submitted can only have a maximum of three authors.
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The authors will receive the abstract review result on or before 30th June 2024.
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Please ensure that the submitted abstracts are original works and have not been previously published or presented elsewhere.
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Please refrain from submitting papers that are purely descriptive or merely provide an overview of a topic. Originality is highly valued, so avoid any form of plagiarism in your abstract.
Key Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline | 15th June 2024 |
Abstract Acceptance Notification | 25th June 2024 |
Early Bird Registration Deadline | 5th July 2024 |
Late Bird Registration Deadline | 20th July 2024 |
Student Best Paper Awards
The Student Best Paper Awards will be presented to recognise the two most outstanding research papers submitted by students and research scholars in the fields of Criminology, Victimology, and related subjects. Submissions for this category must be from individuals aged below 30 years. Papers should present the results of empirical research studies conducted within the themes and sub-themes of the conferences over the past five years. The recipient of the first Student Best Paper Award will receive a £125 book voucher, while the second-best paper will be awarded a £75 book voucher, both sponsored by the Prestigious Bristol University Press, UK.
Publication Opportunities
The prestigious Bristol University Press, UK, has expressed an interest in publishing some of the best papers from the conference as an edited book volume following the conclusion of the event. Authors will receive invitations to submit their full papers shortly after the conference concludes. The conference committee will provide additional information regarding publication requirements in due course, enabling interested authors to commence work on their full papers well in advance. The selection of papers will be based on the originality and quality of the research presented at the conference, ensuring that only the most impactful contributions are showcased within the edited volume.