Choosing the Right Account Type

Before creating an account, please select the account type that best matches your role.

Conference Chair / Organizer

Choose this option if you plan to create and manage a conference using the Censula platform.

This account type is intended for:

• Conference Chairs
• Organizing Committees
• Conference Secretaries
• Academic Event Coordinators
• Institutions or organizations managing paper submissions and peer review

With an Organizer account, you can:

• ✓ Create and manage conferences
• ✓ Configure conference settings and deadlines
• ✓ Manage submissions and reviewers
• ✓ Assign Conference Managers
• ✓ Oversee the review and decision process
• ✓ Manage camera-ready submissions

Select this option if you are responsible for organizing or administering a conference.

Participant

Choose this option if you plan to participate in conferences hosted on the Censula platform.

This account type is intended for:

• Authors
• Co-authors
• Reviewers
• Conference Attendees

With a Participant account, you can:

• ✓ Submit papers to conferences
• ✓ Track submission status
• ✓ Upload revisions and camera-ready files
• ✓ Accept reviewer invitations
• ✓ Submit reviews when assigned

Select this option if you are submitting papers, reviewing papers, or participating in a conference.

Not Sure Which Option to Choose?

If you are creating or managing a conference, select Conference Chair / Organizer.

If you are submitting, reviewing, or attending a conference, select Participant.

Please note that Conference Manager access is assigned by a Conference Chair after registration and does not require a separate account type.

For Organizers

Step 1: Create Your Conference

Complete the conference information form, including:

• Conference Title
• Short Name
• Description
• Submission Dates
• Contact Information

Once submitted, your conference will be created and available in your Organizer Dashboard.

Step 2: Configure Conference Settings

Configure:

• Submission requirements
• Review model
• Important deadlines
• Reviewer settings
• Payment verification (optional)

Step 3: Add Reviewers

Invite or assign registered users as reviewers for your conference.

Step 4: Manage Submissions

Monitor incoming submissions, assign reviewers, and track review progress.

Step 5: Make Decisions

Review recommendations and issue decisions:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Step 6: Manage Camera-Ready Papers

Collect final manuscripts and prepare accepted papers for publication or proceedings.

For Authors

Step 1: Register an Account

Create your account and sign in.

Step 2: Find a Conference

Browse available conferences or access a conference through a direct link provided by the organizer.

Step 3: Submit Your Paper

Complete the submission form and upload the required files.

Some conferences may require an anonymous manuscript for peer review.

Step 4: Track Review Status

Monitor your submission status from your Author Dashboard.

Step 5: Submit Revisions

If revisions are requested, upload the revised manuscript before the deadline.

Step 6: Submit Camera-Ready Files

After acceptance, upload the final version of your paper if required by the conference.

For Reviewers

Step 1: Register an Account

Create your reviewer account and sign in.

Step 2: Receive Assignment

Conference organizers will assign papers for review.

Step 3: Review Assigned Papers

Evaluate submissions and provide:

• Comments
• Scores
• Recommendations

Step 4: Update Reviews

If a revised manuscript is submitted, you may be asked to review the updated version.

Need Help?

Visit the FAQ section or contact support if you require assistance with any part of the conference workflow.