Call for Papers
The University of Cienfuegos "Carlos Rafael RodrÃguez" has the honor to invite authorities, academics, researchers, students, entrepreneurs and specialists from various fields to participate in the IV International Scientific Convention. The most important event of our institution, with the motto "For an innovative university within the framework of the 2030 Agenda", this edition seeks to promote the exchange of knowledge, experiences and good practices, as well as to foster the projection of action lines that contribute to decision-making and the advancement of scientific research. Its thematic axes are linked to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reaffirming our commitment to sustainable development and innovation.
- Internationalization of higher education within the framework of the 2030 Agenda.
- University teaching and transformation of educational processes.
- Energy, environment and sustainable development.
- Sustainable socio-cultural, socio-religious and community studies.
- Regional historical and anthropological studies.
- Physical culture, sports and recreation.
- Knowledge management and innovation for local development.
- Business management, local development and sustainability.
- Language, culture and communication.
- Scientific research and the social approach of science and technology.
- Food security and sustainable agrarian transformation.
- Scientific-technical information.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
President
Dr. C. OrquÃdea Urquiola Sánchez Rector
Vice President
Dr. C. Reynier Reyes Hernández
Vice-Rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies
Executive Secretary
Dr. C. Yoanelys Mirabal Pérez
Director of Science, Technology and Innovation
Deputy Executive Secretary
Dr. C. Jency Niurka Mendoza Otero
Director of Preparation and Training of Cadres, Postgraduate and Doctoral Training
The presentation languages for the papers will be Spanish and English. The first page must contain identification data: title of the paper, thematic axis, name(s) and surname(s) of author(s), academic degree, institution, phone number and email. The abstract must have a maximum length of 250 words and up to 5 keywords. Additionally, the justification of the work, the general objective, the theoretical approach, the methodology and the research results must be stated. The paper must have a maximum of 6 pages, including tables and figures. Papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, letter size (8.5 x 11), single-spaced, margins of 2.5 cm, justified, written in Arial font, size 12.
PRESENTATION FORMATS FOR PAPERS
- Paper
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Conference
Send to the email: secretariaejecutiva@ucf.edu.cu The first page must include: title, author details (names and surnames), affiliations (when different, indicate with consecutive numeric superscripts), address, country, e-mail.
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Poster
Size: 1.20 meters (vertical) x 0.82 meters (horizontal). The Poster must contain: title of the work, author details (names and surnames, institutional affiliation, e-mail, country), an abstract, justification of the work, the general objective, the theoretical approach, the methodology and research results.
PUBLICATION OF ARTICLES
The Scientific Committee of each workshop will select the best experiences presented for adaptation and subsequent publication in the scientific journals of the University of Cienfuegos "Carlos Rafael RodrÃguez".
Papers must be uploaded to the event platform: eventos.ucf.edu.cu, selecting the workshop, symposium or forum where you wish to participate.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Paper submission will begin on June 29, 2026.
- Submission of abstracts and/or papers for evaluation is until August 31, 2026.
- Confirmation of accepted papers will be until September 8, 2026.
- Final submission of accepted papers will be until September 18, 2026.
- Deadline for payment, October 8, 2026.
SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS
Registration Fees
*Note: International Delegates from USA Contact Civitas Global Educational Packages that support convention logistics.
International Participants*
In-Person Modality
*** Includes credential with lanyard; welcome cocktail (access with credential), basic catering (Coffee Break); event memorabilia; certificates accordingly, according to participation connotation; event cultural activities and closing ceremony (access with credential).
- Delegates250 USD
- Postgraduate students200 USD
- Undergraduate students100 USD
*** Postgraduate and undergraduate students must present official identification at the time of accreditation certifying their category.
*** In the companion category are visitors who come with the delegates to the
event.
*** For companions, payment includes credential with lanyard, welcome cocktail
(access with credential), event cultural activities and closing ceremony (access with
credential).
National Participants**
In-Person Modality
*** Includes credential with lanyard; welcome cocktail (access with credential), basic catering (Coffee Break); event memorabilia; certificates accordingly, according to participation connotation; event cultural activities and closing ceremony (access with credential).
- Delegates6000 CUP
- Undergraduate students2500 CUP
- Postgraduate students 4000 CUP
*** Undergraduate students must present official identification at the time of accreditation certifying their category.
*** For non-presenting participants, payment includes credential with lanyard, welcome
cocktail (access with credential), event cultural activities and closing
ceremony (access with credential).
*** Payments will be made by bank transfer or through a national gateway (Transfermóvil).
In addition to other established payment methods.
International Participants*
Virtual Modality
*** Includes digital certificate of the event, according to participation connotation.
- Delegates75 USD
- Postgraduate students35 USD
- Undergraduate students25 USD
National Participants**
Virtual Modality
*** Includes digital certificate of the event, according to participation connotation.
- Delegates2800 CUP
- Undergraduate students500 CUP
- Postgraduate students1000 CUP
*** Payments will be made by bank transfer or through a national gateway (Transfermóvil). In addition to other established payment methods.
Contact
Website
eventos.ucf.edu.cuOnline payment
MSc. Gilberto Gónzalez Hernández
President of the Tecnofaz Society