INTRODUCTION

2nd Internationl Innovation and Action Research 2026 (IIAR 26) organized by Kolej Vokasional Batu Pahat and cooperation with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). IIAR 2026 is an effort to create a field of healthy sharing and competition in the field of innovation and action research. IIAR 2026 will gather innovative ideas and creative research results from various fields education. Innovation is not only accumulated in large well-equipped laboratories, research organizatios and giant companies but that the idea of innovation is in the mind millions of students and educators out there.

OBJECTIVE

The 2nd International Innovation and Action Research 2026 (IIAR'26), organized by Kolej Vokasional Batu Pahat in collaboration with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), aims to provide a platform for sharing innovative ideas, knowledge, and research findings while promoting a culture of innovation and action research at national and international levels. The objectives of IIAR'26 are as follows:

1. To promote a culture of innovation and action research among students, educators, lecturers, researchers, and innovators at international levels.
2. To provide a platform for participants to share and showcase innovative ideas, products, and action research findings across various fields of education and technology.
3. To encourage creativity, problem-solving, and the application of innovative approaches in addressing real-world challenges, particularly in education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
4. To strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional networking among educational institutions, higher education institutions, researchers, industries, and international participants.

VIDEO CRITERIA

1. The video may be produced using any application or computer software.
2. Each project must submit one (1) video showcasing their innovative project/product.
3. The invention/innovation project must be presented in the form of an actual product.
4. The presentation of the invention/innovation project must clearly cover the following:
   • Introduction of the team members;
   • Introduction of the project;
   • Functions of the project;
   • Benefits of the project; and
   • The method used in developing or implementing the invention/innovation.
5. The method, location and presentation format of the video recording are open to the creativity of the participating team.
6. The video recording may be edited according to the participants' creativity.
7. The video duration must be between 3 and 6 minutes.
8. Videos can be produced in English or Malay (Malay videos must include English subtitles).
9. The innovation videos must be uploaded to the YouTube channel, and only the YouTube link will be submitted in the Innovation Video Submission Form. The video file must be named using the Project ID, followed by the Project Title. Example: IIAR26-0002 - SMART AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Please refer to the Video Upload Guideline on how to upload the video and obtain the link for the registration.
10. The video must be in MP4 format, with a minimum resolution of 1080p (Full HD) and a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio. The video must be submitted through the designated link in the registration section (refer to the registration manual).

POSTER CRITERIA

1. Participants are permitted to use their own designs and content.
2. The poster must be in portrait orientation with a resolution size of 16.5 × 23.4 inches.
3. The font type and font size must be clear and easy to understand. Participants may modify them according to their creativity.
4. The poster must be submitted in PDF or JPEG format, and uploaded to the designated link in the registration section (refer to the registration manual).

FULL PAPER CRITERIA

1. Participants must follow the provided Action Research Report Format template, similar to the Extended Abstract formats.
2. The report must be prepared and submitted in either Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF format. Images and scanned copies will not be accepted.
3. Font, font size, and spacing must follow the official Action Research Report Format (Arial; 12pt for the title, 11pt for the body text).
4. The report must not exceed 13 to 15 pages, excluding appendices.
5. The report must be uploaded to the designated link in the registration section (refer to the registration manual).