Presenters will need to have registered for the (SCOPUS / ISI) SOAS GLOCAL CALA at the earliest possible time, to guarantee a place in the program. Registration will remain open until the end of the conference, but the conference organizers cannot guarantee placement in the conference for late registrants.

• Colloquia – 1.5 hours with 3-5 contributors (Part A and B is possible, thus 6-10 contributors)
• General paper sessions – Approx. 20-25 minutes each, which includes 5 minutes for questions/responses
• Posters – to be displayed at designated times throughout the CALA

• 18-word maximum presentation title
• 400-word maximum abstract, including references
• Colloquia: Upload the abstract for the colloquium, in the submissions box. The abstract must contain both the main description of the colloquium, as well as a summarized description of each individual paper to be presented within the colloquium. This information must include the names and affiliations of each author and presenter, the title of each respective session/presentation, as well as any other information believed relevant.
• For individual papers submitted for review and acceptance into the general sessions, the first author will be the nominated ‘Corresponding Author’, but can also be a ‘Presenting author’ when completing the profile.
• Each author must also confirm their role: Presenting author, non-presenting author, chair, or discussant.

• Appropriateness and significance of the topic to CALA themes
• Originality/significance/impact of the research
• Clarity/coherence of research concerns, theoretical and analytical framework(s), description of research, data collection, findings/conclusions, rhetoric, and exegesis as a whole
• For colloquia, importance/significance of the overarching topic and/or framework(s) addressed, and its coherence of and with individual presentations.
• All abstracts for presentations within the colloquia will not be peer reviewed by the CALA review committee, but are expected to be at a standard commensurate to the parent colloquium abstract, which will be peer reviewed by the CALA review committee. Thus, the acceptance of the colloquium, and hence all presentations and discussions within that colloquium, becomes predicated on the success of the review of the main proposal for that colloquium, submitted by the main organizers of the respective colloquium.
• All abstracts for general sessions, which are selected and placed by the CALA selection committee, will be double blind reviewed.

• A participant may be first author/presenter in a maximum of two presentations, be it individual papers, posters, or papers within colloquia.
• In addition, a participant may act as chair, discussant, or co-author in one further presentation.
• In addition, a participant may act as chair, discussant, or co-author in one further presentation.
• Alternatively, participants may act as first author/presenter in one presentation, and chair, discussant, or co-author in a maximum of two other
• All proposals must present or interpret original work otherwise yet unavailable.
• The language of the CALA is English. However, abstracts may be submitted in any language, but together with an English translation.
• Presenters can present in any language, but must prepare an English translation for the presentation.
• The CALA Committee will assign all relevant schedules to accepted individuals and groups.
• Presenters must register and pay prior to March 23, 2023, to confirm their place at the CALA 2023, and hence for their presentations to be confirmed in the program.
• Presenters are required to organize their own travel and accommodation arrangements. The CALA Organizers have secured accommodation at various locations around the city (see link for accommodation), details of which will be available for booking when registering for the CALA.

• Colloquia provide an opportunity for several presenters within the boundaries of a theme or topic to present together in a supportive environment. Colloquium organizers can tailor time lengths to each presentation, but must allow time to include opening and closing remarks, presentations, and audience interaction.
• The colloquium chair is responsible for organizing the group and for submitting the colloquium in the Call for Papers platform on behalf of all their contributors.
• All colloquium submissions must be uploaded to the submission site using the Colloquium Submission Form Template provided.
• Panel organizers here will be responsible for panel chairs. Time keepers will be provided by the CALA.

• Paper presentations will be allocated 25 minutes including 5 minutes for questions and answers.
• Time keepers will be provided by the CALA.

• Posters will be displayed at designated times throughout the CALA.
• Posters are for one-on-one discussion of a symposium-related theme or topic.
• A block of time will be allocated for presenters to discuss their posters.
• Posters will be displayed in the designated areas (main halls).
• Presenters will be assigned a space to display their poster.
• Posters should be sized A0: 841 x 1189 mm width x height/ 33.1 x 46.8 inches width x height (landscape or portrait).
• Submissions should contain a summary of key elements for the presentation.
• Posters can include any relevant visuals or academically descriptive objects, where color is visually optimal.
• Posters must be clear, concise, and simple, with large fonts, with the title of the project, and author information (name and affiliation).