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.
All papers should represent original work that has not been published or presented at other conferences previously. Submissions are invited under five tracks as follows.
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 workplace happiness
- 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
- The word count should be around 8000-10000
- APA 7th style will be used for in-text citations and references.
Online Submission
- Submissions are electronically made only through the EasyChair system.
Presentation Formats
- Accepted abstracts may be presented as oral presentations, or poster presentations, depending on the selection committee's decision.
Virtual Participation Opportunity
The participants residing out of India may be provided an opportunity to participate virtually.
Abstract submission window | 15 July 2023 – 15 October 2023 |
Abstract acceptance notification | 1 – 10 November 2023 |
Full Paper submission window | 11 November – 10 December 2023 |
Registration window | 10 December 2023 – 31 December 2023 |
Conference dates | 5-6 January, 2024 |