Submission Format

1. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers that are not under consideration elsewhere.
2. Manuscripts should be prepared in English and formatted according to the IEEE conference template (A4 size, two-column layout).
3. Each paper must clearly describe the research background, methodology, results, and conclusions, supported by relevant references.
4. The paper length should be between 4 to 6 pages, including figures, tables, and references.

Submission Process

1. All papers must be submitted electronically through the conference submission portal (link will be announced on the official website).
2. Papers will undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
3. Submissions should be made in PDF format only and must adhere strictly to the template and formatting guidelines.
4. Authors should ensure that no identifying information (names, affiliations, acknowledgements) is included in the initial submission for review.

Review and Acceptance

1. Each submission will be evaluated based on its originality, technical quality, clarity, contribution, and relevance to the conference themes.
2. Accepted papers will be notified through the Review & Decision process as per the conference timeline.
3. Review outcomes may include: Accept As Is, Accept with Minor Revisions, or Reject.
4. At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present their paper at the conference (in-person or online).

Plagiarism and Ethics Policy

1. All submissions will be checked for plagiarism using standard similarity detection tools (e.g., Turnitin / iThenticate).
2. The maximum allowable similarity index is 10–15% (excluding references).
3. Papers found to contain plagiarized content or already published material will be rejected without review.
4. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their research data and citations.

Publication and Indexing

1. All accepted and presented papers will be published in the SMART 2026 Conference Proceedings and submitted for inclusion in Scopus.
2. Selected high-quality papers will be recommended for publication in partnered Scopus and SCI-indexed journals after peer-reviewed extension.

Registration and Presentation

1. Each accepted paper must have one registered author for inclusion in the proceedings.
2. Multiple papers from the same author require separate registrations.
3. The presentation format (oral/virtual/poster) will be announced after the technical program is finalized.