Proceedings

Conference proceedings  

Home Economics Annual Year Book, vol 2 

The conference proceedings (double-blind peer review) will be published as the Home Economics annual publication of the Finnish Home Economics Teachers’ Association. The annual publication is intended to disseminate research produced by universities engaged in the study and teaching of home economics to home economics educators and other experts in the field, thereby promoting the quality and appreciation of home economics education. 

Proceedings, instructions for authors/27.2.2026 

Authors are invited to submit a two-page extended abstract presenting their proposed conference paper (phase 1). The extended abstract will serve as the basis for the selection of contributions invited to submit a full-length paper in Conference Proceedings (phase 2). 

Conference Proceedings will be published by Finnish Home Economics Association (https://www.kotitalousopettajat.fi/) in its Annual Year Book, vol. 2 (https://www.kotitalousopettajat.fi/vuosikirja/). In this special issue, full articles can be written in English / Finnish / Swedish with summary in Finnish / Swedish. 

Important dates: 

Proposal of the article (extended abstract, max. 2 pages) by 19.10.2026 

Notification of accepted proposals by 30.10.2026 

Deadline for submitting the full paper by 14.12.2026 

Double-blind peer review process in January 2027 

Notification of the results (accept / revise / reject) of the review process in February 2027 

Phase 1: Extended abstracts by 19.10.2026 

Propose an article with an extended abstract by 19.10.2026. The purpose of the extended abstract is to clearly communicate: 

  • the focus of the study 
  • its conceptual and/or empirical contribution 
  • its relevance to the field of Home Economics 

Submissions may report on completed studies, ongoing research, or well-developed research designs. Submissions must be original and not previously published. 

Notification of accepted proposals will be given by 30.10.2026 
 

Length and Format 

  • Maximum length: 2 pages (references not included, author name(s), affiliation(s), and contact details should be provided on a separate cover page.) 
  • Font: Open Sans, 11 pt 
  • Line spacing: 1 
  • Margins: 2.5 cm 
  • Referencing style: APA7 
     

The extended abstract should be written in clear academic English / Finnish / Swedish. 

Extended abstracts do not need to be anonymized.  

Extended abstracts should be submitted as a Word document (.docx) via Finnish Home Economics Association’s Annual Year book submission system (link will be added later). 

Structure 

The extended abstract should include the following elements: 

1. Title 

  • A concise and informative title. 

2. Background and Aim 

  • Introduce the research topic. Indicate the stage of the research (planned, ongoing, completed). 
  • Clarify the problem or gap addressed. 
  • State the aim and/or research questions. 

3. Conceptual Framework 

  • Present key concepts and/or theoretical perspective. 
  • Situate the study within relevant research. 

4. Data and Methods 

  • Outline methods of data collection and describe data if applicable. 
  • Outline methods of data analysis if applicable. 

5. Preliminary Findings / Expected Contributions 

  • Present key findings/Outline expected insights and contributions. 
  • Explain how the study contributes to the field of research. 
     

Evaluation Criteria 

Extended abstracts will be evaluated based on: 

  • Relevance and contribution to the field of Home Economics 
  • Conceptual and methodological clarity 
  • Overall coherence 

Submission of an extended abstract does not guarantee an invitation to submit a full paper. 
 

Use of Generative AI 

Extensive use of generative AI in the research process related to the article or in the writing process must be reported at the end of the extended abstract with the name of the tool, the version used, the date of use, the manner of use, and the stage and purpose for which the tool was applied. The use of generative AI for minor language editing (e.g., grammar, spelling, or style suggestions) does not need to be reported.  

The author is responsible for their use of generative AI and for any errors produced by it, such as inaccuracies, biases, ethical concerns, and the possibility of unintentional plagiarism. 

Phase 2: Full papers by 14.12.2026 

Authors whose proposals are accepted will be invited to submit a full paper. 

The maximum length of published full papers is 60,000 characters, including spaces. The abstract, references, figure captions, and table texts are not included in the character count. Authors invited to submit a full paper will receive detailed submission guidelines following the Finnish Home Economics Association Annual Year Book’s style guide at a later stage. 

Before acceptance for publication, the articles will undergo double-blind peer review. Notification of the results (accept / revise / reject) of the review process will be given in February 2027 

The publisher reserves the right not to proceed with publication at any stage of the process.   

Publication will follow the copyright policy of the Finnish Home Economics Association.