FAQ - Incofims & Incobifs

📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – INCOFIMS & INCOBIFS 2025

Below is an up‑to‑date, non‑duplicative FAQ that reflects information currently available on the conference website. The questions are grouped by topic so authors, presenters, reviewers, and attendees can quickly find what they need.

🧭 About the Conference

Q1 – What is INCOFIMS & INCOBIFS?
The 8th International Conference on Fisheries & Marine Sciences (INCOFIMS) and the International Conference on Biotechnology & Food Sciences (INCOBIFS) is a event (onsite) held in Bali, Indonesia, showcasing research in fisheries, marine, biotechnology, and food science.

Q2 – Why is the 2025 edition important?
This year’s theme focuses on sustainable aquatic development and blue‑economy innovation, reinforced by keynote speakers from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, and Indonesia.

Q3 – When and where does it take place?
See Important Dates for the timeline and the Tentative Menu for the daily agenda. The onsite venue is Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset Road, Bali.

Q4 – Who organises the event?
Universitas Airlangga leads the Organising Committee with support from partner universities and four confirmed journal partners.

📅 Important Dates (2025)

• Abstract submission | 1 June – 15 August 2025
• Conference dates | 3 – 4 September 2025 (onsite in Bali)
• Full manuscript upload to partner journals | 5 September – 30 October 2025
• Peer review and revisions period | 1 November 2025 – 30 January 2026
• Final publication decisions | 1 March – 30 April 2026

📝 Abstract & Paper Submission

Q5 – What must my abstract include?
• Title, author names & affiliations
• Single paragraph ≤ 250 words (background, objective, methods, results, conclusion)
• 3–5 keywords
Download the template under Guidelines → Abstract Preparation.

Q6 – Is the abstract required before the full paper?
Yes. Only authors with accepted abstracts & completed registration may upload a full paper.

Q7 – Full‑text checklist before upload
1. Conference template, ≤ 8 000 words
2. Turnitin < 15 %
3. Ethics approval (if relevant)
4. Figures ≥ 600 dpi, tables editable
5. English proof‑read

Q8 – Journal‑specific rules?
Follow each journal’s Author Guidelines exactly. Links are provided in Paper Submission Guidelines.

Q9 – Page limits?
Conference max = 8 000 words; individual journals vary (see their guides).

Q10 – How many papers can I submit?
Up to two per registered author; each incurs its own fee.

Q11 – Can I submit work that is already published?
No. All submissions must be original and unpublished.

🔍 Peer Review & Revision

Q12 – Who reviews my paper?
After passing conference screening, the partner journal assigns ≥ 2 independent reviewers.

Q13 – Can I revise after review?
Yes—follow the reviewers’ comments, upload the revised file via the journal’s OJS, and attach a response letter.

Q14 – What if my file is returned as “non‑formatted”?
It failed template or style requirements. Correct the formatting and resubmit before the stated deadline.

🧑‍🏫 Presentation Logistics

Q15 – Oral vs Poster?
• Oral: 10 min talk + 2 min Q&A on the main stage room. please click here
• For more information about the poster presentation, please click here.

Q16 – PowerPoint rules?
• .pptx format
• Filename = O‑[SessionID]‑[LastName].pptx
• Submit to the PPT Team 7 days before the event.

Q17 – May I use my own laptop?
The committee strongly recommends using the provided laptop. Personal devices are accepted only after compatibility testing during registration.

💸 Registration & Fees

Q18 – What are the participant fees?
See Registration Fee for Student / Regular / International rates.

Q19 – Are journal APCs included?
No. APCs are paid directly to the journal once the paper is accepted. The conference never collects journal fees. See the APCs Intructionpage.

🏨 Travel & Accommodation

Q20 – Does the conference book hotels?
No, but a list of nearby hotels (incl. Harris Hotel Sunset Road, Bali) with special rates is posted under Accommodation.

⚖️ Ethics & Policies

Q21 – Which ethics guidelines apply?
All submissions follow COPE standards. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data fabrication are grounds for rejection.

Q22 – Where can I read the full Publication Ethics statement?
See the Publication Ethicspage.

📢 Speakers

Q23 – Who are the keynote & invited speakers?
Profiles of Prof. Dean Jerry, Prof. Kazunori Yamahira, Prof. Takahiro Osawa, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Lim Seng Joe, Dr. Sang Gil Lee, and Dr. Woro Hastuti Satyantini are listed under Conference Speakers.

🗂️ Templates & Downloads

Q24 – Where can I get all templates?
Go to Templates & Tools → Download All. Journal‑specific templates:
•JIPK • JAFH • JoAS • JMCS

📞 Contact

Q25 – Need help?
Email: incofims@fpk.unair.ac.id
WhatsApp: +62 856 4377 7662 (Publication Desk)
Office hours: 09:00–16:00 WIB, Mon–Fri

Last updated: 8 Jul 2025