Call for Abstracts

We extend a warm invitation to academicians, research scholars, students, practitioners, and experts from diverse disciplines to explore and discuss the most recent advancements and applications aimed at promoting happiness. The overarching goal of the conference is to foster a deeper understanding of happiness and well-being. In this context, we encourage the submission of conceptual, empirical studies, and practices that are directly relevant to the field of happiness. Accepted abstracts will have the opportunity for presentation in the form of full papers or posters.

Conference Tracks

Track 1: Science of Happiness

  • Physiological bases of happiness
  • Biomarkers of happiness
  • Sensory engagement
  • Neural correlates of happiness and well-being
  • Happiness: Brain-behavior relationship

Track 2: Happiness at Workplace

  • Designing a happy workplace
  • Employee Happiness
  • Mindfulness at work
  • Flow at work

Track 3: Lifestyle & Happiness

  • Mindfulness for health, happiness, and well-being
  • Lifestyle concepts (Eg. Ikigai, Lagom, Ichigo ichie, Hygge, etc.)
  • Evidence-based practices for happiness (Eg. Yoga, Therapy: Music, Laughter, Aroma, Expressive Arts etc.)
  • Spiritual Happiness (Eg. Vipassana, Zen, Heartfulness, Loving kindness etc.)
  • Music & Happiness

Track 4: Consumer Happiness

  • Marketing beyond satisfaction
  • Marketing for health and mind
  • Digital felicity

Track 5: Technology & Happiness

  • Digital interventions and wellbeing
  • Measuring happiness

Submission Process

To ensure a high-quality and relevant program, we have established the following eligibility criteria and author guidelines for abstract submissions:

Abstract Submission

Abstracts must align with the conference theme of "Happiness: Science and Practice." Changes to authors, the order of authors, and their affiliations will not be considered after submission. Please review all authorship details and affiliations carefully prior to submitting your abstract.

Abstract Format

  • It should be written in English.
  • It should be 150-250 words maximum, excluding the title and author information. In addition, provide 4 to 6 keywords.
  • It must be concise and clearly summarize the research objectives, methods, results, and implications.
  • Submissions can be in PDF or Word format with Times New Roman 12 font size, double-spacing, and one-inch margins on all sides.

Review Process

  • All abstracts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by experts.
  • Authors will be notified of the review outcome within the specified timeline.
  • Once the abstract selection is confirmed, the full papers should be submitted within the stipulated timeline.

Full Paper Format

  • Word limit: Between 8,000 to 10,000 words
  • Reference and in-text citations style: APA 7th

Presentation Formats

  • Accepted abstracts may be presented as oral presentations, or poster presentations, depending on the selection committee's decision.

Submission Link

Selected papers from the conference would be published in an edited volume. Click here to submit.