Paper Submission Guidelines

Originality

Submitted manuscripts must present original, unpublished research that is not currently under review or consideration by any other journal or conference. A complete paper should include the following sections: Title, Author Details, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Experimental Work, Results and Analysis, Conclusion, and References.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the official conference submission portal. Authors must submit TWO versions of their paper:

1. Version 1 (With Author Credentials): Include full author names, affiliations, email addresses, and all identifying information.
2. Version 2 (Anonymous/Without Author Credentials): Remove all author identifiers, institutional affiliations, and any information that could reveal the authors’ identity. Replace author names with “Author” or similar placeholder text.

Both versions must be submitted together during the submission process.

Page Limit

The paper should be between 10 and 12 pages in length and must strictly adhere to this requirement.

Additional Pages

Submissions exceeding 12 pages will be subject to additional page charges. The total length of the paper must not exceed 20 pages under any circumstances.

File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word or PDF format. All figures and tables should be properly embedded within the text, appropriately discussed, and correctly cited.

Author Affiliation

Author affiliation details should include only the department name, institution or university name, city, and country. Designations or positions should not be mentioned.

Similarity Index

Authors must ensure that the similarity index of their paper is below 10%.

Figures, Tables, and Equations

• All figures must be original. If reused, proper permission must be obtained from the copyright holder.
• Each paper must contain an abstract, keywords, introduction, literature review, methodology, discussion, results, conclusion, and references.
• All equations must be created using Equation Editor or MathType. Equations presented as images will not be accepted.
• Tables must be properly formatted as editable text; tables presented as images will not be accepted.

References and Citations

Citations should use the APA 7 Format for in-text citations. For simple in-text references, use the author-date format in parentheses, for example:

• A journal article: (Smith, 2024)
• Multiple authors: (Johnson & Brown, 2023)
• Paraphrasing or direct quotes: (Garcia, 2022, p. 45)

Reference List Format (APA 7):

At the end of your document, provide a complete reference list in alphabetical order. Examples include:

• Journal article: Smith, J., & Johnson, M. (2024). Title of article. Journal Name, 15(3), 234–256. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
• Book: Brown, A. (2023). Title of book (2nd ed.). Publisher Name.
• Website: Garcia, L. (2024, January 15). Title of article. Website Name. Retrieved from https://example.com

References should be diverse and not from a single source.

Formatting Style and Guidelines

Font and Spacing Requirements

• Paper Title: 16pt, Bold, Centered
• Author Name(s): 12pt, Centered (for Version 1 with credentials only)
• Author Affiliation: 10pt, Italic, Centered (for Version 1 with credentials only)
• Section Headings (Level 1): 12pt, Bold, Left-aligned
• Subsection Headings (Level 2): 11pt, Bold, Left-aligned
• Body Text: 11pt, Regular, Justified alignment
• Line Spacing: 1.5 lines throughout the document
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides (top, bottom, left, right)
• Page Numbering: Include page numbers at the bottom right of each page

Font Family

Use Times New Roman or Calibri throughout the document for consistency.

Figure Guidelines

• Figure Size: Figures should be clear and legible, typically 3-4 inches in width
• Figure Quality: Minimum resolution of 300 DPI (dots per inch) for print quality
• Figure Captions: Place captions below the figure. Use format: Figure 1: Brief descriptive title (11pt, left-aligned)
• Figure Numbering: Number figures sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) in the order they appear in the text
• Figure References: Refer to figures in text as “Figure 1” or “as shown in Figure 2”
• Figure Format: Submit figures in PNG, JPG, or PDF format (vector graphics preferred for diagrams)
• Color Usage: Use of color is acceptable; ensure figures are readable in both color and grayscale
• Embedded Placement: All figures must be embedded within the text at the appropriate location, not placed in a separate section

Table Guidelines

• Table Size: Tables should fit within the page margins; keep column widths reasonable and content concise
• Table Quality: Use professional formatting with clear borders and proper cell alignment
• Table Captions: Place captions above the table. Use format: Table 1: Brief descriptive title (11pt, left-aligned)
• Table Numbering: Number tables sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.) in the order they appear
• Table References: Refer to tables in text as “Table 1” or “as presented in Table 2”
• Table Format: Use editable table format (not images). All content must be selectable text
• Header Row: Use bold formatting for header rows to distinguish column titles
• Cell Content: Keep text concise; use abbreviations where appropriate and define them
• Embedded Placement: All tables must be embedded within the text immediately after their first reference

Equation Guidelines

• Equation Numbering: Number equations sequentially when referenced in text, e.g., Equation (1), Equation (2)
• Equation Formatting: Create all equations using MS Word Equation Editor or MathType
• Equation Placement: Center equations on the page; place equation numbers at the right margin in parentheses
• In-Text References: Refer to equations as “Equation (1)” or “from Equation (2)”
• Font Size: Use 10pt font size for equation components to maintain readability
• No Image Equations: Do not submit equations as images or scanned text

Suggested Paper Structure and Layout

Required Sections (in order):

1. Title: Should be concise, descriptive, and informative (12-15 words recommended)
2. Author Details: Names, affiliations, email addresses (Version 1 only)
3. Abstract: 150-250 words, summarizing objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions
4. Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords separated by commas, in lowercase (except proper nouns)
5. Introduction: Context and significance of the research problem
6. Literature Review: Critical review of related work and current state-of-the-art (you can integrate it with the Introduction if required)
7. Methodology: Detailed description of research design, methods, and procedures
8. Experimental Work: Description of experiments conducted (if applicable)
9. Results and Analysis: Presentation and interpretation of findings with figures and tables
10. Conclusion: Summary of findings, contributions, limitations, and future work
11. References: Complete list of all cited sources in APA 7 format

Note: Please use the Word template provided and ensure both versions (with and without author credentials) are submitted together.