We welcome original contributions from scholars, researchers, and professionals across the globe that align with the conference’s focus on emerging science, technology, and innovation. Please read the following guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript.

1. Manuscript Types

ICSTI accepts the following types of submissions:

• Full Research Papers (maximum 10 pages): In-depth research studies presenting significant findings.
• Short Papers (maximum 6 pages): Concise reports on preliminary research or projects in progress.
• Review Papers (maximum 12 pages): Comprehensive overviews of specific research areas, identifying key challenges and emerging trends.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be prepared using the provided template and must adhere to the following formatting requirements:

• File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
• Language: All submissions must be written in clear, concise English. Authors for whom English is not their first language may consider using professional language editing services before submission.
• Length: Full research papers should not exceed 10 pages, short papers should be limited to 6 pages, and review papers can be up to 12 pages, including references, tables, and figures.
• Template: Authors must use the ICSTI manuscript template for formatting. [Link to template]

3. Anonymization for Double-Blind Review

To ensure a fair double-blind peer review process:

• Remove all author-identifying information from the manuscript, including names, affiliations, and acknowledgements.
• Replace self-references with “Author(s)” where necessary.
• Ensure that file properties (metadata) do not contain author information.

4. Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted through the ICSTI online submission system [Link to submission system]. The submission process includes the following steps:

1. Create an account: Register as a new user or login to the system.
2. Submit your manuscript: Follow the instructions to upload your manuscript and provide the required information (title, abstract, keywords, etc.).
3. Confirm anonymization: Verify that the manuscript has been anonymized for peer review.
4. Complete the submission: Ensure all required fields are filled out and submit the manuscript for review.

5. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process:

• Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
• Reviewers will assess the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and alignment with the conference theme.
• Authors will receive constructive feedback, and revisions may be requested before final acceptance.

6. Ethics and Originality

By submitting to ICSTI, authors affirm that:

• The work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
• All data, including figures and tables, are free from fabrication or falsification.
• All co-authors have made significant contributions and approved the manuscript's final version.
• Proper attribution and citations are provided for any referenced material.

Plagiarism checks will be conducted on all submissions, and any ethical breaches may result in the rejection or retraction of the paper.

7. Open Access Policy

ICSTI proceedings are published as open access under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, ensuring that all research is freely accessible to the global community. Authors retain full copyright over their work while granting Universitas Andalas the publication license.