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Should conference abstract word‑count limits be adjusted for interdisciplina...
Paper Discussion
Many conferences enforce fixed abstract word limits for all submissions. Interdisciplinary work sometimes needs extra space to briefly introduce background from multiple domains. Is a one‑size‑fits‑all word‑limit rule fair for interdisciplinary papers?
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Fixed limits create equal baseline for all submissions, which reduces reviewer bias risk.
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Very tight limits can force interdisciplinary authors to cut necessary contextual background.
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