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

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.

We look forward to your submission.

Submit Your Paper