Contributions to the Conference are in the form of an Extended Abstract (2 to 4 pages). The Extended Abstract should clearly indicate the originality and the relevance of the contribution. Rules and Instructions reported below.
The collection of extended abstracts will be submitted for indexing on the principal citation databases (Scopus / Web of Science)
- Word Count: The abstract should not normally exceed 200 words.
- Heading: The heading Abstract must be typed in bold 9-point Arial.
- Body Text: The body should be typed in normal 9-point Times in a single paragraph, immediately following the heading.
- Spacing: The text should be set to 1 line spacing.
- Layout: The abstract must be centered across the page, indented 17 mm from the left and right margins, and justified.
- Margins: Leave 8 mm of space above the abstract and 10 mm after the abstract.
- Paper Format: Submissions must follow the A4 paper size (210 x 297 mm) two-column format.
- Column Layout: Use a two-column format with a spacing of 8 mm between columns.
- Margins: Set margins to Top: 25 mm, Bottom: 20 mm, and Left/Right: 20 mm.
- File Type: Submissions should be prepared in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Page Numbers: Do not add any page numbers to the document.
- Updates: This information will be updated with additional details as the conference date approaches.
This template provides instructions on the required format and layout for papers submitted to the 9th International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazard Mitigation (DFHM9), which will be held at KAIST (Munji Campus) in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, from June 14 to 18, 2027.
All abstracts must be written and submitted in English.
The abstract should clearly state the objectives, methods, results, and significance of the work. Submissions must be provided in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.
Topic Categories
Participants are invited to submit papers related (but not limited) to the following topics:
- Debris-Flow Initiation
- Debris-Flow Growth and Motion
- Debris-Flow Deposits and Fan Morphology
- Laboratory, Physical, and Numerical Modeling
- Remote Sensing and Monitoring Techniques
- Applications of AI and Emerging Technologies
- Debris-Flow Susceptibility, Hazard, Risk, and Resilience
- Role of Disturbance and Uncertainty
- Field Investigation and Data Management
- Hillslope Reinforcement and Debris-Flow Mitigation
- Forensic Debris-Flow Studies
- Integration of Multidisciplinary Viewpoints
- Debris-Flow Alert Systems and Emergency Management
- Best Practice Guidelines and Legislation
* Authors are requested to submit an editable version of the abstract in Word format together with a PDF file.