FAQ

Will papers be indexed in IEEE Xplore?

Yes. English-language papers presented at the conference will be indexed in IEEE Xplore, provided they meet the required criteria, including similarity checks and other applicable regulations.

Is the indexing of papers in IEEE Xplore guaranteed?

IEEE has approved the indexing of the conference proceedings in IEEE Xplore. Accordingly, accepted and presented papers will be submitted for indexing, subject to compliance with the requirements and regulations established by the IEEE Iran Section and IEEE headquarters. Papers will be indexed if they meet the applicable criteria, unless exceptional circumstances or unforeseen events beyond the conference organizers’ control arise. The conference organizers will make every effort to ensure that the papers are indexed; however, no absolute guarantee of indexing can be provided.

Will registration fees be refunded in the event of exceptional circumstances, unforeseen events, internet disruptions, or failure to hold the conference on the scheduled date?

No. All payments are deposited into the account of Qom University of Technology under the supervision of the National Treasury of Iran. Refunds are strictly prohibited under any circumstances, including force majeure events or personal circumstances. This policy also applies to payments made erroneously, whether below or above the prescribed amount, duplicate payments, or payments resulting from system malfunctions or individual errors.

What happens if the conference cannot be held on the scheduled date?

The conference organizers will make every effort to hold the conference as scheduled. If any problems arise, the conference will be postponed until a later date. The conference will be held virtually, and no disruptions are anticipated, provided that internet connectivity conditions are favorable.

Is accommodation available for participants?

Yes, accommodation is available. The conditions for accommodation will be announced later.

How will the papers be presented?

The conference will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and virtual participation. Further information regarding the presentation format for papers will be announced in due course.

How many papers can each author be involved in as the main or co-author?

No restrictions apply.

Where will the papers be indexed?

Is the fee for Persian and English papers the same?

The fees will be announced soon in the Fees section.

Are there page limits for the papers submitted in English?

Will the certificate for papers presented orally differ from those presented as posters?

No, the certificates for paper presentations will be the same.

Is early review of papers (before the announced review result date) possible? 

No, the review results will be announced after the final meeting of the review committee on the date specified in the system.

Will the submitted manuscripts be checked for textual similarity (Plagiarism Check) or originality?

Yes, all submitted manuscripts will be checked for textual similarity. 

What is the maximum allowable similarity for submitted manuscripts? 

The overall similarity index of a paper must not exceed 20%, and the similarity with any single source (or individual paper) must not exceed 5%.