Submission Guidelines
We invite scholars, practitioners, and researchers to submit unpublished research papers related to Design Science Research (DSR). All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
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General Submission Requirements
Please carefully read the following guidelines before submitting your manuscript:
Originality: All submissions must report original research that has neither been published nor submitted for publication elsewhere.
Formatting: All manuscripts must be formatted using the Springer LNCS (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) templates (Word or LaTeX).
Anonymization: All initial submissions must be fully anonymized for double-blind review. Please remove author names, affiliations, and acknowledgments from the PDF.
File Format: Submit your paper as a PDF file.
Submission Categories & Page Limits
DESRIST 2026 welcomes submissions in the following tracks. Please note that page limits include all figures, tables, and references.
Full Research Papers
Full research papers describe scientifically validated results from the field of Design Science Research. These results should make a significant contribution to the current state of research.
Page Limit: Maximum 15 pages (formatted according to Springer LNCS).
Publication: Accepted full papers will be published in the conference proceedings in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS).
Opt-out: Authors of accepted full papers can choose whether their manuscript should be included in the LNCS proceedings or not.
Research-in-Progress (RiP) Papers
RiP papers present innovative ideas, partial results, or ongoing work. Although not yet fully implemented or evaluated, they should contribute to the current state of research.
Page Limit: Maximum 12 pages (approx., check specific track limit).
Publication: Accepted RiP papers will be presented at the conference (e.g., as posters) and published on the conference .
Prototypes
The Prototypes track showcases implementations of innovative IT artifacts (constructs, models, methods). It provides an opportunity to demonstrate and discuss emerging artifacts with researchers and practitioners.
Page Limit: Maximum 6 pages.
Required Structure:
Title page (anonymized for review).
Design of the artifact (problem statement, use cases, user groups, features).
Significance to research (innovativeness).
Significance to practice (usefulness).
Evaluation (lab or field settings).
Screencast/Link: If available, a link to an implementation or video.
Startup and Industry Forum
This track bridges research and practice by showcasing cutting-edge AI projects from startup ventures or industry collaborations. It emphasizes how DSR creates tangible value and drives practical innovation.
Format: Interactive poster session facilitating in-depth discussion and networking.
Submission Requirements: Extended abstract (max. 2 pages) plus a poster draft.
