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Submission Guidelines

1. Eligibility & Scope
   • Submissions must present original, unpublished work related to the conference themes.
   • Papers that have been submitted or published elsewhere will not be considered
2. Language & Length
   • Manuscripts must be written in English.
   • Full papers: 6-10 pages (including figures, tables, and references) following the template.
   • Short papers (Work in Progress): 4-5 pages (optional track, if activated).
3. Format & File Types
   • Accepted formats: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex + PDF).
   • Use the official ICSIETS-2026 paper template (see Section 9).
4. Submission Portal
   • All papers must be submitted via the CMT link provided on the conference website.
   • Each submission will automatically receive a unique Paper ID.
5. Key Dates (tentative)
   • Abstract submission Deadline: September 20, 2025
   • Acceptance of Abstract: September 30, 2025
   • Full Paper Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
   • First Round Reviews Returned: December 20, 2025
   • Revised Paper Submission: January 10, 2026
   • Final Acceptance Notification: January 31, 2026
   • Camera Ready Upload & Author Registration: February 10, 2026
6. Copyright & Permissions
   • Authors must sign the publisher's Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) upon acceptance.
   • It is the author's responsibility to secure permissions for any third party material.

Official Paper Template

A single, consolidated template is provided in Word and LaTeX. The template includes the following compulsory sections:

1. Title (Sentence Case, ≤ 15 words)
2. Author Names & Affiliations (anonymised during review)
3. Abstract (150–250 words)
4. Keywords (3–6 terms)
5. Introduction
6. Materials and Methods / Experimental Setup
7. Results and Discussion
8. Conclusions
9. Acknowledgements (optional)
10. References (APA 7th or publisher required style)

Formatting Highlights

1. Page size: A4, margins 2.5 cm (all around)
2. Font: Times New Roman 10 pt (main text); 12 pt bold for headings
3. Line spacing: Single
4. Figures & tables: centred, numbered consecutively, caption below (figures) / above (tables)
5. Equations: numbered, right aligned (Equation 1)

Template download links will be available on the conference website and CMT landing page.

Ethical & Integrity Standards

• Manuscripts are screened with Turnitin (< 15 % similarity).
• Papers involving human or animal subjects must include evidence of ethical approval.
• Identified cases of plagiarism, duplicate submission, or unethical research are rejected and reported to the authors' institutions.

Appeals & Re-Reviews

• Authors may contest a decision within 7 days of notification by submitting a written appeal citing specific technical grounds.
• The Chief Editors will appoint an independent adjudicator; their decision is final.

Camera Ready Verification

• Accepted papers undergo a final layout and reference check by the Editorial Office.
• Non compliance with template or formatting will result in delays or removal from the proceedings.

Presentation & Publication Requirements

• At least one author must register and present the paper (onsite or online) for inclusion in the proceedings.
• No show papers will not be forwarded to the publisher.

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Peer Review Process

ICSIETS-2026 is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing through a rigorous peer-review process. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure integrity, quality, and academic relevance.

Review Process

1. Initial Screening:
   • All manuscripts are checked for compliance with submission guidelines and scope.
   • Plagiarism is screened using Turnitin (allowed similarity <15%).
2. Double-Blind Review:
   • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
   • Authors' and reviewers' identities are concealed from each other.
   • A third reviewer is appointed in case of a significant conflict.
3. Review Criteria: Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
   • Originality and novelty
   • Technical quality and methodological rigor
   • Relevance to the conference themes
   • Clarity, structure, and language quality
   • References to recent and relevant literature
4. Review Decisions: Each manuscript is assigned one of the following decisions:
   • Accept (Minor Revision)
   • Revise & Resubmit (Major Revision)
   • Reject
5. Revision and Resubmission:
   • Authors must address reviewer comments in a detailed response.
   • Revised manuscripts undergo final editorial scrutiny before acceptance.

Reviewer Ethics & Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality.
• Disclose any conflict of interest.
• Provide constructive, evidence-based, and respectful feedback.
• Avoid using manuscript content for personal benefit.

Editorial Oversight

• All decisions are coordinated by the ICSIETS-2026 Editorial Committee.
• The Chief Editors ensure quality control and adherence to ethical standards.
• Appeals must be submitted in writing within 7 days of decision notification.

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Policy Statement

ICSIETS-2026 upholds strict ethical standards and does not tolerate plagiarism or academic misconduct in any form. All submissions must represent original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

Plagiarism Screening Procedure

1. Plagiarism Detection Tool:
   • All manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin
2. Similarity Threshold:
   • The acceptable similarity index is less than 15% (excluding references, quotes, and bibliography).
3. Immediate Rejection Criteria:
   • Submissions with similarity index >25% will be automatically rejected.
   • Identified cases of copied content from previously published works (including self-plagiarism) will not be allowed.

Types of Academic Misconduct Addressed

• Direct plagiarism (copy-paste from other sources without citation)
• Self-plagiarism (reusing own previously published work without proper referencing)
• Fabrication or falsification of data
• Improper paraphrasing without attribution

Author Responsibilities

• Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism and properly cite all sources.
• Authors are required to declare that their submission is original and unpublished.
• If third-party content (figures, tables, etc.) is used, authors must obtain the necessary copyright permissions.

Consequences of Plagiarism

• Desk rejection of the submitted manuscript.
• Notification to the author's institution in cases of confirmed misconduct.
• Ban from future ICSIETS conferences for a defined period (up to 3 years).

Appeals Process

Authors who disagree with a plagiarism decision may appeal in writing within 7 days of notification. Appeals will be reviewed by the Editorial Committee, and their decision will be final.

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Poster Presentation Guidelines

Authors whose abstracts have been accepted for poster presentation must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure clarity, professionalism, and engagement during the poster sessions of ICSIETS-2026.

1. Poster Specifications
   • Size: A1 (594 mm x 841 mm)
   • Orientation: Portrait
   • Material: Printed on high-quality paper or vinyl
   • Font Sizes:
     Title: ≥ 72 pt
     Section Headers: ≥ 36 pt
     Body Text: ≥ 24 pt (legible from 1.5 meters away)
2. Poster Content Structure

   Your poster should follow this recommended layout:

   • Title(Same as the submitted abstract)
   • Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
   • Abstract or Objectives
   • Methodology
   • Results and Discussion
   • References (if applicable)
   • Acknowledgements (optional)

   Use concise text and visual elements to communicate your message. Avoid dense paragraphs.

3. Design Recommendations
   • Use clear headings, logical flow, and a visually appealing structure.
   • Include charts, images, graphs, or models wherever possible.
   • Ensure high contrast between background and text.
   • Maintain consistency in fonts, colors, and alignment.
4. Mounting and Presentation
   • Presenters must bring their printed posters to the venue.
   • Posters must be mounted at the designated display area at least 1 hour before the scheduled session.
   • Each presenter must be available during their assigned session slot for interaction and Q&A.
5. Poster Session Conduct
   • Posters will be evaluated based on
     Technical quality and relevance
     Visual appeal and clarity
     Communication skills during interaction
   • Best Poster Awards will be given in select categories.