I.    Papers (abstracts) may be written in Chinese or English. Prospective contributors should prepare the following documents and send the electronic files by 30^th April, 2020 (Thursday) to the e-mail address: ibcms8th@gmail.com (subject heading: "Histories: Covered, Uncovering & Catharsis" Paper Abstract).

1. Application Form (download)

2. Paper Abstract: There will be Chinese and English sessions respectively. Chinese sessions will have commentators. Chinese abstracts should be approximately 500 characters in length. English abstracts should be approximately 300 words in length. Poster abstracts should be approximately 650 words in length. Please send the electronic files in Microsoft Word. Once you receive an e-mail response from the conference, you have completed the application process. If you do not receive a response, please email us again for confirmation or call us if necessary.

II.   Evaluation and Paper Submission:
The preparatory committee will assign expert scholars to conduct evaluation of abstracts. Results of evaluation will be announced on the website of 9th International Biennial Conference of Museum Studies (http://ibcms.tnua.edu.tw/index.html) on June 5th, 2020 (Friday) , and those who have submitted abstracts will be notified of the results by e-mail.

III.  Reminders of Poster Presentation: The presenters don't have to submit complete text of their papers. Only horizontal A0 (118x84cm) size poster is required to be printed and brought to the venue to post. (The details of poster presentation will be informed once the abstracts have been accepted.)

IV.  The conference expects to enlist approximately 30 to 40 papers and 12 to 18 posters of practice sharing. Application and registration for this conference are free.

V.   The conference will provide refreshments and lunch for presenters.