All accepted papers for GDI2026, will be published in the official conference proceedings.

Top-ranked papers will be considered for inclusion as book chapters, while additional high-quality papers will be invited for inclusion in several special issues of leading academic journals.

Submission deadline: 22/MAY/2026

Scope & Eligibility for Publication

To uphold the quality and impact of the proceedings, our publication partner requires that all accepted papers present original, substantive research with clearly demonstrated novel outcomes.

Accordingly, the following submission types fall outside the scope of the conference proceedings and will not be considered for publication:

• Literature review papers that do not introduce a novel framework, methodology, or original contribution beyond the review itself

• Scientometric or bibliometric studies (e.g., keyword mapping, citation trend analyses)

• Survey-based papers that solely report descriptive findings without advancing new knowledge or theory

• Essays and opinion pieces that lack empirical grounding or methodological rigour

• Derivative or incremental studies that apply existing tools or methods to a new context without producing novel insights

We strongly encourage authors to ensure their work makes a clear and demonstrable contribution to the field. If you are unsure whether your research aligns with these criteria, please do not hesitate to contact us before submitting.