Organizer Guideline

  1. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this Organizer Guideline is to provide clear instructions and standards for organizing the Proceeding of Bengkulu-International Conference on Health (B-ICON). The goal is to ensure the smooth execution of the event, the publication of high-quality papers, and effective communication with participants and stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Conference Chair
  • Oversee the overall planning and execution of the conference.
  • Collaborate with the academic committee to finalize themes, topics, and keynote speakers.
  • Ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner, in accordance with the schedule.
  1. Scientific Committee
  • Select relevant and high-quality papers for presentation and publication.
  • Organize peer-review processes and communicate feedback to authors.
  • Ensure all papers meet academic standards and publication ethics.
  1. Proceeding Editor
  • Manage the compilation and formatting of the proceeding in accordance with the publisher’s guidelines.
  • Ensure proper citation, referencing, and adherence to formatting requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Scientific Committee and reviewers to finalize the papers for publication.
  1. Conference Secretariat
  • Handle conference logistics, including venue arrangements, registrations, and participant communication.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for authors, speakers, and attendees.
  • Ensure smooth running of the event on the conference days.

Submission and Review Process

  1. Submission Guidelines
  • Authors must submit original, unpublished work in accordance with the conference’s themes and topics.
  • All submissions must be done through the official conference management system before the deadline.
  • The required paper format includes title, abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, conclusion, and references.
  1. Peer Review
  • Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • Reviewers will evaluate submissions based on relevance, originality, quality of research, and contribution to the fields of health.
  • Authors will receive feedback and may be required to make revisions before final acceptance.
  1. Revisions
  • Authors are responsible for submitting revised versions of their papers based on reviewers’ comments.
  • The final version must be submitted within the provided deadline to be included in the proceeding.
  1. Formatting and Publication Standards

All accepted papers must adhere to the following formatting guidelines:

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, single-spaced.
  • Length: Full papers should be between 5,000–7,000 words.
  • Citation Style: APA (American Psychological Association) or a style specified by the organizing committee.
  • Figures and Tables: All figures and tables must be numbered and captioned, placed appropriately in the text.
  • The proceeding will be published digitally with an ISBN/ISSN, and selected papers may be considered for publication in affiliated journals.
  1. Conference Schedule and Deadlines
  • Submission of Abstracts
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance
  • Submission of Full Papers
  • Peer Review Feedback
  • Revised Paper Submission
  • Conference Date
  1. Ethical Guidelines
  • The organizer is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and will adhere to best practices in reviewing, editing, and publishing.
  • Plagiarism and other unethical behavior will result in the rejection of the paper.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring their work is original and free from any conflicts of interest.
  1. Communication and Promotion
  • The organizer is responsible for promoting the conference through academic networks, social media, and relevant platforms.
  • Regular updates on the conference’s progress, deadlines, and key announcements will be shared with participants.
  1. Post-Conference Tasks
  • Ensure that all papers and proceedings are properly formatted and submitted to the publisher within the agreed timeframe.
  • Send certificates of participation and publication to authors and speakers.
  • Conduct a post-conference review to gather feedback and assess the success of the event for future improvements.