For participants

Welcome to the “4 Healthy Academic Society” conference. To ensure a high scientific standard and consistency of papers, please follow the guidelines below when preparing your papers.

General Requirements

• Papers must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Paper Formatting

• Language: Papers must be written in English.
• Length: Papers should not exceed 6 pages, including the title, abstract, keywords, body text, tables, figures, and references.
• File Format: Only Microsoft Word files (.docx) are accepted.
• Font and Size: Use Times New Roman, 14 pt bold for the title, and Times New Roman, 12 pt with 1.5 line spacing for the main text. Footnotes, if included, should be in 10 pt font.
• Margins: Set all margins to 2.5 cm.
• Text Alignment: All text must be justified.

Paper Structure

Your paper should follow the standard structure of a scientific article, including the following sections:

• Title: The title should be clear, informative, and no longer than 15 words. Use Times New Roman, 14 pt bold for the title. Below the title, include the following: the full names of the author(s), institutional affiliation(s), and the email addresses of all authors. The corresponding author (presenter) should be underlined. Each author can be listed on a maximum of two submitted papers.
• Abstract: The abstract should be concise and informative (up to 250 words), summarizing the purpose, methods, key findings, and conclusions of the paper.
• Keywords: Provide 3 to 5 keywords (in italics) that accurately reflect the topics of the paper.
• Introduction: Outline the context, purpose, and objectives of the research.
• Methods: Provide a detailed explanation of the methods, samples, and procedures used.
• Results: Present the key findings of the research, with tables and figures as needed.
• Discussion: Interpret the results in the context of existing research, and briefly state your conclusions.
• References: Use APA 7 citation style.

Tables and Figures

• Tables: Number tables consecutively using Arabic numerals and place them within the text where appropriate. Use Times New Roman, 10 pt font for tables. Titles should appear above the table.
• Figures: Ensure that all figures are high resolution (minimum 300 dpi). Figures should be clear and legible in black and white printing. Captions should be placed below the figures.
• Notes and Additional Materials: Provide any necessary brief notes below tables and figures.

References

All cited references must be listed at the end of the paper, arranged alphabetically. Use APA 7 format for citations.

Submission Process and Deadlines

All papers must be submitted through the conference’s online system by March 15, 2026.
The editorial board reserves the right to request minor revisions before final acceptance.

Note

Each paper must be presented either in person or online.

Contact Information

For any questions or further clarifications, please contact the Conference Organizing Committee at: conference@unisport.hr.