Guidelines & Instructions

Submission Details

Everything you need to know about eligibility, formatting, and the submission process.

group Author Eligibility and Limits

Who can submit?

Undergraduate students from Sri Lankan Universities and Major Education Institutions in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Submission Limits:

  • Maximum two (02) abstracts per author as the primary author.
  • An individual may be listed as a co-author on a maximum of two papers.

The primary author should submit the abstracts and will be the presenting author.

article Abstract Submission Guidelines

Formatting Requirements

  • Title: Times New Roman, 14pt, Bold, Centered, max 20 words.
    Iskoola Pota, 14pt, Bold, Centered, max 20 words.
  • Authors & Affiliations:
    • Names: INITIALS Surname (Times New Roman / Iskoola Pota, 12pt, Bold, Centered)
    • Affiliations: Department/University (Times New Roman, 11pt, Centered)
    • Corresponding Author E-mail: (Times New Roman / Iskoola Pota, 10pt, Italic, Centered)
  • Abstract Content:
    • Single paragraph, 350 words max, summarizing: Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Findings, Conclusions.
    • Font: Times New Roman / Iskoola Pota, 11pt, Single Spacing.
    • Keywords: 5 max, Italic, Alphabetical order.

Submission Process

  • Please download the Official Abstract Template provided on the website. (You must write your abstract directly within the template without editing).
  • Submit two Word files:
    1. With author details.
    2. Without author details.
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Penalty: Incorrectly formatted abstracts may be rejected.

Download Template

Use the official template to ensure your submission meets all formatting guidelines.

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article Extended Abstract Submission Guidelines

Formatting Requirements

  • Title: Times New Roman, 14pt, Bold, Centered, max 20 words.
    Iskoola Pota, 14pt, Bold, Centered, max 20 words.
  • Authors & Affiliations:
    • Names: INITIALS Surname (Times New Roman / Iskoola Pota, 12pt, Bold, Centered)
    • Affiliations: Department/University (Times New Roman, 11pt, Centered)
    • Corresponding Author E-mail: (Times New Roman / Iskoola Pota, 10pt, Italic, Centered)
  • Content:
    • Abstract (should not exceed 350 words)
    • Keywords: 5 keywords in Italic, Times New Roman / Iskoola Pota, 11pt, alphabetical order
    • Structure:
      1. Introduction, research problem and objective/s (150-200 words)
      2. Literature Review (200-250 words)
      3. Research Materials and Methods (100-150 words)
      4. Results and Discussion (150-200 words)
      5. Conclusion/s and suggestions (150-200 words)
      6. References (Most relevant 5 references, APA style)
    • Font & Size:
      • Headings & Sub-headings: 12pt
      • English: Times New Roman, 10pt
      • Sinhala: Iskoola Pota, 10pt

Submission Process

  • Please download the Official Extended Abstract Template provided on the website.
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Penalty: Incorrectly formatted abstracts may be rejected.

Download Template

Use the official template to ensure your submission meets all formatting guidelines.

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verified_user Researcher’s Declaration Form

Authors may submit the Student Declaration Form through the website. A duly completed and signed scanned copy of the form must be submitted along with the abstract.

The declaration form must be certified by a permanent academic staff member of the respective department.

Declaration Form

payments Payment Details

Author

LKR 3000.00

Account Name Project & Research Account
Address University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara.
Bank Name Peoples Bank, Uyanwatta, Matara
A/C No 032-1-001-2-0055581
Reference RASAS 2026
SWIFT Code PSBKLKLX

If any author has submitted multiple Research Papers, he/she will have to pay separately for those Research papers. Registration is mandatory for all primary authors and co-authors.

send How to Submit Your Abstracts

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co_present Guidelines For Presenter

1. Presentation Guidelines

  • Detailed instructions for preparing your PowerPoint (PPT) presentation are provided in the attached Word document.
  • A PPT template is also attached. Please ensure that you use this template for your presentation.
  • You can add more slides if necessary. However, please be aware of the time management during your presentation.

2. Submission Requirements

  • Submit your completed PPT in PDF format only. Upload via the Upload Presentation tab.
  • Submission deadline: 13th October 2026.
  • File naming: RASAS_(Abstract ID)_(Presenter’s Last Name)

3. Conference Programme

The conference programme is available on the official website. All presenters are required to attend the Inauguration Ceremony.

4. Registration Details

  • Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on the conference day.
  • Please collect your conference pack and meal tokens at the registration table.
  • The registration desk will close at 8:30 a.m.

info Additional Notes

  • check_circle Separate fees apply for multiple submissions (max two papers).
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    Conference pack includes:
    • First Author: Conference bag, Reusable water bottle, Pen, Notebook, Two refreshments and Lunch
    • Co-author: Conference bag, Pen, Notebook, Two refreshments and Lunch
  • workspace_premium Certificates: Both the presenting author and co-authors will receive certificates.

We look forward to welcoming you on 21st October 2026 at the Auditorium, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), University of Ruhuna.