The IJPSC Round Table is a compact academic exchange format designed to bring researchers, scholars and practitioners into focused international dialogue. It is not intended to be a full-day conference with long presentations and passive listening. Instead, it provides a concentrated space for orientation, discussion and critical reflection within a manageable time frame.
The format is based on short academic inputs, followed by questions, comments and open discussion. Each contribution is intended to present a clear idea, research perspective, conceptual approach or practical insight. The purpose is not to exhaust a topic in a lengthy lecture, but to stimulate exchange, identify relevant research questions and connect different academic perspectives.
The Round Table is designed as a short interruption of daily academic and professional work, not as a burdensome conference day. It offers participants the opportunity to step back from their usual tasks, reflect on current developments and engage in a structured discussion with colleagues from an international environment.
A central aim is to support high-quality research by creating a setting in which ideas can be tested, challenged and refined. The Round Table encourages critical debate, interdisciplinary thinking and constructive academic dispute. It gives researchers and scientists the opportunity to discuss emerging topics, present early-stage or advanced research ideas and receive feedback from an international academic audience.
In this sense, the IJPSC Round Table serves as an orientation forum for scholars and practitioners. It helps to identify new research directions, strengthen academic networks and promote international cooperation. The format combines academic seriousness with practical efficiency: it is short, focused and dialogical, while maintaining the ambition to contribute to high-level research and international scientific exchange.
Thematic Openness and Focus
The topics of the IJPSC Round Table are deliberately open. Participants are encouraged to bring in different perspectives, research approaches, practical experiences and emerging questions. At the same time, each Round Table follows a defined thematic direction and a clear academic focus.
This means that the format remains flexible enough to include interdisciplinary contributions, while still providing orientation and coherence for the discussion. The thematic focus helps to structure the exchange, connect individual contributions and ensure that the discussion develops around a shared field of interest.
The Round Table is therefore not limited to narrowly predefined questions. It provides an open forum for academic reflection, but each event is guided by a specific topic that frames the discussion and gives participants a common point of reference.
Duration and Format
The IJPSC Round Table is deliberately designed as a compact format with a duration of approximately 90 to 120 minutes. This time frame should not be exceeded.
The limited duration is intentional. It ensures that the event remains focused, flexible and accessible for participants with different academic, professional and institutional responsibilities. The Round Table is not intended to replace a full conference day, but to create a concentrated and manageable space for international exchange.
By keeping the format short, the event supports a more open and less formal atmosphere. Participants can contribute to the discussion without the burden of a lengthy conference schedule. This flexibility helps to encourage active participation, spontaneous exchange and a constructive dialogue among all involved.