PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION
Participants wishing to present papers orally at the symposium must upload their extended abstracts prepared in accordance with the submission format to the paper submission system (via Microsoft CMT*). The extended abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer review process, and feedback regarding acceptance/revision/rejection will be communicated to the authors on the date specified in the schedule. Necessary revisions and, if deemed necessary, additional peer review processes will be communicated to the authors via email. Full text submissions can be made through the submission system until the date specified in the relevant schedule.
Extended Abstract Submission
Extended abstracts should be between 1000-1200 words, briefly indicating the study’s place in the literature, clearly explaining the objectives, scope, and methodology, and discussing the findings. At least 3 keywords should be provided.
Click to download the Extended Abstract Template.
Full Text Paper Submission
When developing the full text paper, it is crucial to consider the peer review comments related to the extended abstracts. The paper should be between 10-12 pages, including images, tables, and references. The text must include a Turkish and English summary, each not exceeding 300-400 words. Citation rules must be followed. It is important to download and use the example paper format provided below, apply the format correctly, and include the authors’ ORCID numbers in the relevant areas of the paper. All visuals must have a resolution of at least 300 DPI. At least one author must register for the symposium and attend.
Click to download the Full Text Template.
Microsoft CMT Paper Submission Platform
(https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com)
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
The following steps should be followed during the submission process:
1 ) Register with Microsoft CMT: Start by signing up for the Microsoft CMT system. Click here and fill in the necessary information in the registration form.
2 ) Accessing the CMT System: Once your registration is complete, log in to the CMT system. Navigate to the Author Console page and click on the “Conferences” option under the CMTSRM menu located next to your profile name in the top-right corner.
3 ) Finding the Symposium Name:In the conference interface, click the “All Conferences” button. Then, in the filter box (“type to filter”), type “MSTAS” without pressing Enter.
4 ) Selecting the Symposium: From the list displayed, click on the link titled “Digital Design Symposium in Architecture”.
NOTE: After registering in the CMT system, you can also access the symposium information directly via this link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/MSTAS2026/Submission/Index
5 ) Creating a New Submission: On the page that opens, click the “Create New Submission” button.
6 ) Filling Out the Submission Form: Fill in the following details on the submission form:
Paper title (Title)
Author information (Authors)
Subject areas (Subject Areas)
Upload your Microsoft Word document in the Files section.
7 ) Completion of Submission: After submission, your Paper ID Number and other summary details will appear on the screen.
Participants experiencing any system-related issues with submissions can contact the organizing team via mstas2026@tedu.edu.tr.