Conference Date: 27th November 2025 Uva Wellassa University, Badulla

National Summit on Rural Development

Pathways for Rural Transformation: The 2025 Uva Dialogue

Conference Guidelines

Important dates, submission guidelines, and conference information

Abstract Submission Guide

Paper Submission Platform: The abstract should be prepared according to the guidelines provided below and uploaded to the CMT portal for NCRD2025, along with the extended abstract and the author declaration form. Please visit https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/NCRD2025/ to submit your research paper.

Required Documents

For every paper submission, you must submit three essential documents through the CMT platform:

  • Author Declaration Form (Compulsory)
  • Abstract (350 words max, single B5 page)
  • Extended Abstract (3-5 pages, Compulsory)

Critical Requirements

  • No author details in initial abstract submission
  • Extended abstract is compulsory
  • Abstracts without extended abstract will be rejected
  • All authors must sign declaration form
  • Plagiarism will result in rejection

Download Templates & Documents

Download all official templates, forms, and guidelines required for submission. Ensure you use the latest versions.

Instructions to Authors

Complete submission guidelines

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Abstract Template

Single B5 page, 350 words max

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Extended Abstract Template

3-5 pages, compulsory for review

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Author Declaration Form

Required for all authors

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Camera Ready Template

For final submission after acceptance

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Presentation Guidelines

Oral presentation format & requirements

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NCRD25 Registration Guide Line

Complete registration instructions

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NCRD25 Registration Form

Conference registration form

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Submit via CMT Platform

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General Guidelines

Presentation Mode

Authors are allowed to submit their work for Oral Presentation which will be held in physical mode under 7 thematic areas.

Anonymous Submission

Authors should upload abstracts to the CMT system leaving out the names of authors and their affiliations for the purpose of reviewing. Author details must be added separately to the CMT submission page.

Important Submission Rules

  • Abstracts bearing author details will be rejected
  • Research work presented or published elsewhere will not be considered
  • Abstracts will be rejected without further consideration if plagiarism is detected
  • Authors should verify their abstracts against plagiarism using a free online plagiarism checker before submission
  • Authors should leave sufficient space in the abstract to add author details after acceptance

Submission Requirements

Abstract Format

  • Language: English only
  • Format: MS Word (.docx/.doc)
  • Page Size: Single B5 page
  • Word Limit: Maximum 350 words
  • Margins: 1 inch (all sides)
  • Line Spacing: Single

Typography

  • Title: Times New Roman, 12pt, Bold, Center-aligned
  • Body: Times New Roman, 10pt, Justified
  • Keywords: 4-6 keywords in alphabetical order
  • Spelling: British style
  • Technical Terms: In italics
  • No: Abbreviations, Figures, Tables, Page numbers

Extended Abstract (Compulsory)

  • Must be prepared according to the given format
  • Upload in PDF format for review
  • Maximum 5 pages including references
  • 1500-2000 words recommended
  • Harvard referencing style
  • Times New Roman 12pt font

Abstract Content Guidelines

The abstract should state the problem, explain the approach to obtaining the solution, and describe the solution itself. It should also summarize key facts relating to the work done, the principal conclusions, and convey the overall impact of the work presented.

Critical Notice: Abstracts submitted without an extended abstract will not be considered for review. This is a mandatory requirement for all submissions.

After Acceptance & Publication

Camera-Ready Submission

Once the abstract is accepted, please use the Camera-Ready Template for the final submission of the abstract (not the extended abstract).

  • Submit in MS Word (.docx or .doc) format
  • Include registration fee payment slip
  • Add author details (names and affiliations)
  • Proceedings team requires MS Word documents for corrections

Publication Opportunity

As recommended by the reviewers, authors will get an opportunity to publish their extended abstracts in the Special edition on Rural Development of Journal of Management and Tourism Research. The organizing committee will contact corresponding authors separately.

Microsoft CMT Submission Platform

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Use the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) for all submissions. Create your account and upload required documents.

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Submission Checklist

  • ✓ Abstract prepared using official template (no author details)
  • ✓ Extended abstract (PDF, max 5 pages) - Compulsory
  • ✓ Author declaration form signed by all authors
  • ✓ Author details added to CMT submission page separately
  • ✓ Plagiarism check completed
  • ✓ All documents uploaded before deadline

NCRD2025 utilizes the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) for efficient paper submission and review processes. We acknowledge Microsoft's contribution to academic conference management.

Registration Guidelines

Open for Early Bird Registration

27th October 2025

Early bird registration opens with special rates

Important Dates

Open for Abstract Submission

10th August 2025

Submit your research abstracts across seven specialized tracks via CMT platform

Deadline for Abstract Submission

24th September 2025

Final deadline for abstract submissions and review process begins

Notification of Acceptance

15th October 2025

Authors will be notified about acceptance status via CMT system

Camera Ready Copy Submission

27th October 2025

Submit final version of accepted papers through CMT

Open for Early Bird Registration

27th October 2025

Early bird registration opens with special rates