Undergraduate Research Symposium (DURS 2026)

4th DSSE Undergraduate Research Symposium (DURS2026)

Welcome to the DURS2026 Submission Portal

Thank you for your interest in submitting your work. The symposium features four streams:

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computational Social Science & Humanities
Sustainable Technologies for Climate and Health
Robotics and Emerging Technologies

Submission Process

This symposium follows a two-phase review process:

Phase 1 – Abstract Submission (Completed)

Authors must submit an abstract describing the problem, methodology, and key contributions of the work. Abstracts will be reviewed for relevance, novelty, and quality.

Abstract Guidelines

Maximum length: 2000 characters (~300 words)
Clearly state the research problem or question, approach/methodology, and key results or expected contributions
Do not include references
Select the appropriate track and subject area carefully
At least one author must register if the paper is accepted
Only one abstract per submission

Phase 2 – Full Paper Submission

Authors of accepted abstracts who wish to be considered for oral presentation are invited to submit a full paper for a second round of review. Poster presenters are required to submit a poster.

Full Paper Submission Guidelines

The paper must follow the standard IEEE format.
The template can be downloaded from : Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings | IEEE
Length: Maximum 05 pages
Format: PDF

Here is a suggested outline for the paper:

Abstract
Introduction
Related Work
Methodology
Experiments and Results
Conclusion and Future Work
Acknowledgement (if any)
References

Poster Submission Guidelines

Poster Specifications

Size: A0
Orientation: Portrait or Landscape (as per design)
Format: PDF (high quality)
Size Limit: Often ≤ 10MB
Resolution: Images should be a minimum of 300 DPI for print clarity and embedded in SVG format
Font Sizes:
- Title: ~85 pt
- Section Headings: ~36 pt
- Body Text: ≥ 24 pt
Readable Fonts: Sans-serif (e.g., Arial, Helvetica, Calibri)
Graphics & Charts: Use clear, high-resolution visuals
Color: Use contrasting background and text colors
Balance: Avoid clutter, leave enough white space

Poster Layout Guidelines

Poster ID & Title: Use the exact Poster ID and title as listed in your acceptance notification
Author Names & Affiliations
Introduction / Abstract
Methodology / System Design
Results / Evaluation
Conclusion / Future Work
References
QR Code or Contact Information: optional but recommended

Printing & Presentation

Bring a printed copy of your poster
Poster boards and mounting materials: (e.g., pins, Velcro) are usually provided
Be present during your assigned session for Q&A with attendees

Awards

To recognize outstanding research contributions, the symposium will present a Best Presentation Award and a Best Poster Award. Awards will be determined by an evaluation panel on the day of presentation, considering review scores, technical quality, originality, and presentation quality.