Participation Terms

We invite you to participate in the 7th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Current Issues in Linguistics and Professional Linguodidactics: Trends and Prospects." The conference aims to strengthen interdisciplinary ties in the context of technical universities and to improve the qualifications of foreign language teachers at non-linguistic universities. Early-career researchers, PhD students and senior undergraduates, are invited to participate.

To present at the conference, you must submit an application and upload a paper presenting the results of your work and an expert opinion. If your organization does not issue such opinions, you must complete an author's declaration and attach a signed version in lieu of an expert opinion. Download the declaration template.

Papers presented at the conference will be published in the conference proceedings and included in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) database. The best papers will be recommended for publication in journals indexed in Scopus. Participation in the conference is free of charge. Travel to the conference venue and accommodation are to be arranged and paid for by participants.

For questions regarding a business travel invitation, please send an email to conf.linguistics@bmstu.ru indicating your full name and organization.

Key Dates

  • Submission deadline: November 9, 2026
  • Conference dates: December 1-2, 2026

Submissions for the RSCI collection and applications for participation are accepted through your personal account on the conference platform (Registration section) and by email conf.linguistics@bmstu.ru

Participation format

To participate in the conference as a speaker without paper publication, please upload an abstract (in free format) and a publication clearance certificate (a document that allows your materials to be presented to a public audience) via the Registration page. Please select the appropriate participation format and the conference section. 

To participate in the conference as a speaker with a paper publication, please upload your paper (formatted according to the requirements) and the publication clearance certificate (a document that allows your materials to be presented to a public audience) via the Registration page. Please select the appropriate participation format and the conference section. 

To attend the conference, simply register via the Registration page and select the conference section you wish to follow.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Papers must be submitted in Russian in Word format (.doc/.docx); PDF files will not be accepted. The required length is 4-6 pages (minimum length is 6,000 characters with spaces), formatted in Times New Roman 12 pt, single-spaced, on A4 paper with 2 cm margins on all sides. The paper must follow a uniform structure: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion, as detailed below and in the linked file. You may also use the conference template to format your paper. 

All papers must be accompanied by a publication clearence certificate or expert opinion, depending on the regulations establishad be your organization. 

Before submitting, authors must ensure that their paper has an originality raiting of at least 75% in the Antiplagiat system for detecting textual borrowings. Please do not attach the originality report to your submission. 

No more than three papers by one author (including co-authored papers) may be published in the conference proceedings. The recommended maximum number of co-authors for a single paper is no more than six. 

All submitted papers will be reviewed by representatives of the organizing committee. The organizing committee reserves the right to reject papers submitted in violation of the requirements. The RSCI proceedings will be published in the author's version.

 

Paper Format Requirements

  • Participants must submit a paper abstract formatted in accordance with these requirements. Abstracts must be submitted as MS Word files (.doc or .docx); .pdf files will not be accepted.
  • The total abstract length, including metadata, must be one (1) page. Materials must be submitted on A4 paper, with 2 cm margins oon all sides, 12-point size, Times New Roman, and 1.5 line spacing. Hyperlinks and section breaks within the text are not permitted.
  • A publication clearence certificate is required.
  • Poster presentations must be submitted in .pdf format in accordance with these requirements. Poster size is A0 (841x1189 mm) or A1 (594x841 mm), portrait orientation. Posters will be displayed on dedicated stands. The author's presence at their stand during is mandatory. A publication clearance certificate is required

 

Presentation Schedule

  • The order of presentations by participants is determined by the organizing committee and published in the program two weeks prior to the conference. 
  • The working language of the conference is Russian. 
  • Time limit for presentations is 15 minutes, including Q&A session. 
  • Presentations should be prepared in .ppt, .pptx, or .pdf format. Preferred slide aspect ratio is 16:9.

Proceedings Structure

Select a code from a website that matches your paper's topic, or borrow a code from a similar publication. If you borrow a code, be sure to check it against the classifier.

The title should be concise and accurately reflect the content of the paper. It should be 6 to 15 words long. Multiple sentences are not allowed. The title should not contain mathematical formulas, non-Russian or non-Latin characters, or abbreviations unless they are generally accepted within the subject discipline.

Provide full last names, first names, and patronymics for all authors, along with each author's email address. Use superscript numbers after each author's last name to indicate their affiliation(s). After the author names, list each affiliation in full (or official abbreviation), city, and country, corresponding to the superscript numbers. Indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) next to the superscript number. The maximum number of authors per paper is six. If available, please include the authors' SPIN codes (RSCI Author ID).

The abstract should provide a concise, informative, and comprehensive summary of the work, including the main results and conclusions (approximately 600 characters, including spaces). Avoid vague or overly general statements that does not facilitate understanding of the study. The recommended structure is: "The study investigated..., presented..., and demonstrated.... The findings suggest that... can be used for...."

Provide 5–7 keywords or phrases that describe the content of the paper and the main subject of the study. Abbreviations and phrases longer than four words are not allowed.

The introduction defines the topic of the study, its aims and objectives, and discusses its relevance, novelty, and scientific contribution.

The Materials and Methods section provides a detailed description of the materials and samples used in the study. It outlines the core methodologies, including the specific approaches employed for data processing and analysis.

The Results section presents the main findings of the study. It includes proof of the study's propositions, key mathematical expressions, and a summary of the experiments and calculations. Where appropriate, the data are illustrated with figures, tables, and examples.

In the Discussion section, the experimental results are interpreted in the context of the proposed hypothesis. The current findings are compared with those of previous studies by other researchers.

The Conclusion section summarizes the extent to which the study objectives were achieved and evaluates whether the results met expectations. It also highlights the potential real-world applications of the findings and their implications for future research. To maintain the integrity of the conclusion, authors should avoid repeating text verbatim from previous sections or presenting the findings as a simple list of bullet points.

The references list should include all sources cited in the text. A minimum of three sources is required. Sources are listed in the order the first appear in the text (not in alphabetical order). In-text references should be provided in square brackets, for example, [7] or [7, p. 17]. A single bracket […] may contain no more than three sources. All references must be provided in their original language.

Reference Style
Reference to book

[1] Gaivoronsky A.I., Markov V.A., Ilatovsky Yu.V. Use of natural gas and other alternative fuels in diesel engines. Moscow, OOO IRC Gazprom Publ., 2007, 480 p. (In Russ.). 

 

Reference to journal publication or conference proceedings in Russian 

[2] Gaivoronsky A.I., Gordin V.M., Markov V.A. Problems and prospects of using carbon-free and low-carbon motor fuels under various scenarios of the transition to carbon-neutral energy. Engine Building, 2022, no. 2, pp. 4–28. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.18698/jec.2022.2.4-28 

 

Reference to journal publication or conference proceedings in English 

[3] Flowers D., Aceves S.M., Martinez-Frias J., Smith J.R. et al. Operation of a four-cylinder 1.9l propane fueled homogeneous charge compression ignition engine: basic operating characteristics and cylinder-to-cylinder effects. SAE Technical Paper Series, 2001, no. 2001-01-1895, pp. 1–10. https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-1895 

 

Reference to website 

[4] Overview of the Russian liquefied propane market. Development forecast up to 2027. Analytical agency “Agroan”. URL: https://dzen.ru/a/ZPbqSxE-empXZrRI (accessed November 22, 2023). 

 

Reference to Dissertation 

[5] Kuleshov A.S. Rdevelopment of calculation methods and optimization of internal combustion engine work processes. Diss. Dr. Moscow, BMSTU Press, 2011, 235 p. (In Russ.). 

 

Reference to Patent 

[6] Mishchenko N.I., Khimchenko A.V., Kolesnikova T.N., Suprun V.L., Yurchenko Yu.V. Connecting-rod engine with a crank-and-rocker mechanism. Patent no. 2794018 C1 RF, 2023, bull. no. 15. (In Russ.). 

 

Reference to GOST and NPA 

[7] GOST 1.2–2015. Interstate standardization system. interstate standards, rules, and recommendations for interstate standardization. Rules for development, Adoption, Update, and Cancellation. Moscow, Standartinform Publ., 2015. (In Russ.).

Publication Clearance Certificate 

A publication clearance certificate or an expert opinion is a document that allows a paper to be presented to a public audience. If your organization does not issue such a certificate, you must complete an author's declaration, signed by the organization's head and stamped with the official seal. You can download the author's declaration template via the link below. 

The declaration must be uploaded during registration on the website along with your paper submission, or sent to the organizing committee by email to conf.linguistics@bmstu.ru. This document is not required for participants working outside the Russian Federation.