International Conference on Urban Inequality, Poverty, and Welfare Systems

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➤ If the primary author cannot participate, a co-author may attend instead, but refunds will not be granted for non-attendance.

➤ Registrations with concessions are not refundable.

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➤ If any concerns regarding authorship arise and are validated, the paper will be withdrawn without reconsideration.

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➤ All papers will undergo review by two internal or external reviewers.

➤ Only registered papers will be published.

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➤ Registrations made near or after the registration deadline will be considered for virtual participation, with eligibility for a future conference.

➤ Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same institution if the original participant cannot attend.

➤ Transfer requests must be made via email to [email protected] with necessary details and supporting documents.

➤ Transfers must be requested at least 14 days before the event; otherwise, they will not be accommodated.

➤ Transferred registrations are not eligible for refunds.

➤ If the invitation letter is received, transfer must be completed within 7 days or 20 days prior to the conference.

➤ If there is a change in the conference, the registrant must inform the team at least 25 days prior to the conference date.

➤ Fully paid registrations are transferable to others from the same organization.

➤ Registration can be transferred to another conference within one year.

➤ Any modifications or cancellations must be communicated in writing to [email protected]

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➤ Travel plans should only be finalized after receiving the official conference itinerary, which will be shared 15 days before the event.

➤ To facilitate a diverse and coherent programme, the Organiser may integrate related research subjects across disciplines into interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary sessions focused on wider learning, academic discussion, and research networking.