Call for papers
Paper Format
Abstract Content
- Abstracts must be written in English, with a maximum of 250 words.
- Submission is through the conference portal in Microsoft Word format.
- Each presenter can submit only one abstract.
- Abstracts should be free of graphics or references and include up to five keywords.
- Ensure the abstract is checked for spelling, grammar, and scientific accuracy before submission.
- No amendments will be accepted after submission
Once accepted
- Presenters will be invited to submit a full paper.
- Presenters are responsible for obtaining permissions and ensuring the originality of their work.
- Co-authors must give consent to the content before submission.
- Submitters will be notified of the acceptance of their submissions. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN.
- Selected high-quality papers may subsequently be invited for submission to PERTANIKA Journal Social Science and Humanities (Scopus-indexed Q1 and Q2), International Journal of Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1), Current Psychology (Scopus-indexed Q1), and PLOS Mental Health (non-indexed), The Malaysian Journal of Psychology (MyCite), or Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (non-indexed) subject to each journal’s editorial and peer-review requirements.
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Important Date
| Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Abstracts (Oral and Poster) Opens | September 1, 2025 |
| Deadline for Early Bird Registration and Payment (all participant categories) | January 31, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline (Oral and Poster) | February 15, 2026 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance | February 15, 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission & Poster Softcopy Submission Deadline | March 1, 2026 |
| Notification of Full Paper Acceptance | March 20, 2026 |
| Camera-Ready Version Submission Deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| Deadline for Regular Registration and Payment (all participant categories) | April 17, 2026 |
Review & Selection Process
The submitted abstracts will first undergo a preliminary review process. During abstract submission, authors will have the option to choose to present their work either as a poster or through an oral presentation at the conference.
Submitters of relevant high-quality abstracts will be invited to submit full papers. The full manuscripts will then undergo an additional review process to evaluate their scope, originality, and methodological rigour.
Selected high-quality papers may subsequently be invited for submission to PERTANIKA Journal Social Science and Humanities (Scopus-indexed Q1 and Q2), International Journal of Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1), Current Psychology (Scopus-indexed Q1), and PLOS Mental Health (non-indexed), The Malaysian Journal of Psychology (MyCite), or Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (non-indexed) subject to each journal’s editorial and peer-review.
Publication Opportunities
Collaboration Announcement
The Asia Pacific Conference on Psychology and Counselling 2026 (APCPC 2026) will publish accepted submissions in the official conference proceedings with ISBN. In addition, selected high-quality papers may be invited for submission to PERTANIKA Journal Social Science and Humanities (Scopus-indexed Q1 and Q2), Current Psychology (Scopus-indexed Q1), and PLOS Mental Health (non-indexed), subject to each journal’s editorial scope and peer-review requirements.