Criterion 1: Relevance to Conference Theme
20%- Excellent (5)The abstract is directly aligned with the core conference themes and addresses a significant problem within the field.
- Good (4)The topic is relevant and fits well within the general scope of the conference.
- Fair (3)The topic is tangentially related to the conference theme but lacks a strong connection.
- Poor (2–1)The topic is unrelated to the conference scope or objectives.
Criterion 2: Originality and Innovation
20%- Excellent (5)Presents highly original work, a new methodology, or a significant advancement in the field.
- Good (4)Offers a fresh perspective or applies existing methods to a new context in a meaningful way.
- Fair (3)Incremental improvement or standard application of known theories; limited novelty.
- Poor (2–1)Lacks originality; repeats well-known facts or previously published work without new insights.
Criterion 3: Methodology and Technical Quality
20%- Excellent (5)Research design is robust; methodology is clearly explained, appropriate, and rigorous.
- Good (4)Methodology is sound and described adequately, with logical steps followed.
- Fair (3)Methodology is outlined but contains minor gaps in logic or lacks specific detail.
- Poor (2–1)Flawed methodology, major technical errors, or the process is not described at all.
Criterion 4: Significance of Results/Findings
20%- Excellent (5)Results are clearly stated, impactful, and supported by data. Conclusions provide high value to practitioners/researchers.
- Good (4)Results are clear and contribute useful information to the field.
- Fair (3)Findings are preliminary or limited in scope; conclusions are somewhat vague.
- Poor (2–1)No results provided, or findings are unsubstantiated and lack practical/theoretical value.
Criterion 5: Clarity and Structure
20%- Excellent (5)Abstract is exceptionally well-written, concise, and logically organized. Professional tone with no grammatical errors.
- Good (4)Well-organized and clear. Minor grammatical or formatting issues that do not detract from meaning.
- Fair (3)Understandable but poorly structured or overly wordy. Several grammatical errors present.
- Poor (2–1)Incoherent, disorganized, or fails to meet the word count and formatting guidelines.
