Submission

• FINAL CAMERA-READY VERSION DUE LATEST BY 1st MARCH, 2027 (some extension possible, if required)

• NOTE: Based on the publisher requirements, camera-ready versions for several selected papers from the conference will have to be made available within a week of the end of the conference in a specific format/template to be decided later. Selected authors will be contacted by the conference organizers at a later date. 

• A Google Forms link will be made available to participants soon after the conference for submitting the camera-ready version.

• Email submissions of the final camera-ready version will NOT be considered or accepted for final review. 

• January 25 will be mainly online with an on-site pre-conference workshop; 26-28 will be on-site; and 29-30 will be exclusively online. However, all presentations, regardless of date, will be streamed online via Zoom. 

• No special arrangements will be made for on-site presentations on days reserved exclusively for online. 

Submission Guidelines and Scope

ETLTC2027 welcomes original, unpublished research that aligns with the conference themes and demonstrates meaningful contributions to ICT integration in technical education, engineering, and the applied physical sciences. Submissions should present theoretical advances, experimental findings, computational methodologies, educational innovations, or practical applications that contribute to scientific and technological progress.

As the conference proceedings are intended for publication in AIP Conference Proceedings / MDPI Engineering Proceedings, authors are advised to ensure that their manuscripts fall within the scope of applied physical sciences, engineering, and technology. Research that employs computational methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, simulation, or digital technologies is welcome when these methods are applied to scientific, engineering, or physical science problems.

Submissions within scope include, but are not limited to:

• Computational and experimental physics

• Applied chemistry and materials science

• Engineering design, manufacturing, and industrial systems

• Energy systems and renewable energy technologies

• Environmental science and sustainability

• Scientific computing and numerical modelling

• Digital twins and simulation for scientific and engineering applications

• AI and machine learning for scientific discovery, engineering, materials, energy, healthcare technologies, or environmental applications

• Instrumentation, sensors, measurement systems, and laboratory technologies

• ICT-enhanced technical and engineering education

• Emerging technologies supporting advances in the applied physical sciences

Submissions generally outside the scope include:

• Standalone computer science research with no clear connection to the physical sciences or engineering

• Software engineering methodologies and software development practices

• Cybersecurity and information assurance

• Computer networking and communication protocols

• Database systems and information management

• Human-computer interaction (HCI) and user interface design

• General artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithm development without a scientific or engineering application

• Information systems, business analytics, or educational technologies that do not substantially engage with physical science or engineering research

Authors whose work is primarily within computer science are encouraged to demonstrate a clear scientific or engineering application. For example, research involving AI, machine learning, computer vision, data science, robotics, or digital technologies should explicitly address challenges in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, energy, environmental science, or other applied physical science domains.

The conference's Technical Program Committee will assess all submissions for relevance to the conference scope. Papers that do not demonstrate a sufficient connection to the applied physical sciences or technical education may be declined for inclusion in the conference proceedings or redirected to a more appropriate publication venue.

By clearly positioning their work within an applied scientific or engineering context, authors can help ensure that their submissions align with the aims of ETLTC2027 and the publication requirements of the conference proceedings.

Disclaimer Regarding Conference Acceptance and Publication

Important Notice to Authors

Acceptance for presentation at The 9th International Conference on ICT Integration in Technical Education and Applied Physical Sciences (ETLTC2027) does not guarantee acceptance for publication in the conference proceedings.

The Technical Program Committee evaluates submissions primarily on their scholarly quality, originality, technical merit, and relevance to the conference. During the peer-review process, papers that exhibit reasonable shortcomings in relation to the publication scope may still be accepted for presentation if the reviewers determine that the work makes a valuable contribution to the conference.

However, all accepted papers intended for publication must subsequently undergo a camera-ready compliance review to ensure that they satisfy the editorial policies, formatting requirements, and subject scope of the selected proceedings publisher. In particular, authors should carefully adhere to the conference's Submission Guidelines and Scope, especially with respect to the requirement that research involving computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or digital technologies be clearly grounded in the applied physical sciences, engineering, or ICT integration in technical education.

Papers that remain primarily within standalone computer science disciplines—including, but not limited to, software engineering, cybersecurity, databases, networking, human-computer interaction, or general artificial intelligence and machine learning research without a clear scientific or engineering application—may be deemed outside the publisher's scope during the camera-ready review. Such papers may therefore be rejected for publication, even if they were previously accepted for conference presentation.

The conference organizers will make every reasonable effort during the review process to identify submissions that may encounter scope-related issues and, where appropriate, advise authors on revisions that could improve alignment with the publication requirements. Nevertheless, the final decision regarding publication rests solely with the proceedings publisher, and the conference organizers cannot guarantee publication of any accepted paper.

Authors are therefore strongly encouraged to review the conference scope carefully before submission and to ensure that their manuscripts clearly demonstrate their relevance to the applied physical sciences, engineering, or ICT-enabled technical education.

Final Camera-Ready Paper Submission Guidelines

Submission Categories: 

Full Research Papers

• Original research contributions, system developments, experimental studies, or comprehensive reviews.

• Recommended length: 8–15 pages including figures, tables, and references.

• Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings, subject to registration and presentation.

Short Papers

• Emerging research, work-in-progress studies, pilot projects, or innovative concepts.

• Recommended length: 3–7 pages, including references.

Abstract-Only Presentations

• For participants who wish to present ongoing research without publication.

• Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.

• Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference program but not in the proceedings.

Conference Theme 

Submissions are welcome in all ETLTC conference tracks, including but not limited to:

• Theme 1. Intelligent Learning Technologies and Digital Transformation

• Theme 2. Computational Physical Sciences and Scientific Computing

• Theme 3. Engineering Systems, Smart Technologies, and Industrial Innovation

• Theme 4. Applied Physical Sciences, Sustainability, and Advanced Materials

• Theme 5. Emerging Digital Technologies, Data Intelligence, and Interdisciplinary Innovation

Please consult the conference Call for Papers for detailed topic areas. 

Final papers should be no more than 12-15 pages maximum (including abstract, references, appendix, etc.). However, longer papers may be considered wherever it's necessary. Please consult the editor and explain your case when the paper is expected to be longer than 15 pages.​​​​

Final camera-ready papers will NOT be accepted without a formal PDF plagiarism report from https://www.ithenticate.com/ or https://www.turnitin.com/.                                                                  

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AUTHORSHIP, PRESENTATION, AND PUBLICATION

• No paper will be published without a formal presentation at the ETLTC2027 Conference.

• Authors may opt to present in face-to-face sessions or virtual mode.

• Please prepare a complete PowerPoint/Keynote presentation for the LIVE Zoom presentation session. Even on-site presenters will deliver their presentations via Zoom.

• The virtual authors can (A) submit a pre-recorded screencast video of their presentation with simultaneous virtual live presence when the video is streamed or (B) make their presentation live via Zoom.

Paper Content-Type:

• Full Research Paper

• Tutorial

• Teaching Experience

• Project Experience

• Software Review

• Teaching or Research Position Paper

• Other Review Papers

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Step 1 – Prepare Your Manuscript. 

Prepare your paper according to the ETLTC template and ensure that all authors approve the submission. 

Step 2 – Submit Online. 

Upload your manuscript through the ETLTC Submission System:

[Submit Your Paper Here]. 

Alternatively, submissions may be sent to:

Email: submissions@etltc.org

Step 3 – Peer Review: 

Each submission will undergo a rigorous peer-review process based on:

• Originality

• Technical quality

• Relevance to conference themes

• Research significance

• Methodological rigor

• Clarity of presentation

Step 4 – Notification: 

Authors will receive reviewer feedback and an editorial decision:

• Accept

• Accept with Minor Revisions

• Accept with Major Revisions

• Reject

Step 5 – Camera-Ready Submission: 

Accepted papers must submit a revised camera-ready version addressing reviewer comments.

• The final CAMERA-READY paper submission link will be sent at a later date to all participants who are accepted for the conference presentation. 

REVIEW PROCESS / CRITERIA

• All manuscripts/abstracts are considered by the editors, who will do confidential and initial screening, by members of the editorial board, or qualified ad hoc reviewers.

• Selected authors submitting papers and/or abstracts to the conference MAY BE requested to review a paper or abstract submitted by another author. This is in line with our conference policy of collaborative peer review. Please read this before submitting the paper/abstract to the conference. 

• By submitting your proposal to the conference, you automatically accept the review of one or two papers from other submitting authors. 

• Papers will be forwarded for peer review only after the initial screening is done by the editor, and the paper/abstract is considered appropriate to be considered for peer review. A double-blind review, where authors’ and reviewers' identities are NOT known to each other, is applied. Only the first author of a paper will be contacted. ​

• In the case of a favorable review decision, the authors must make acceptable changes and resubmit the final version online.​​

• The final decision to accept/reject a paper will be taken by the editorial committee. 

WARNING: 

• Simultaneous submission of the same work to multiple venues, submission of previously published work, or plagiarism constitutes dishonesty or fraud. ETLTC and the ACM Chapter on E-Learning and Technical Communication prohibit these practices and may take action against authors who have committed them.

• Please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@admin-etltc.com or etltc.conf@gmail.com if you have additional questions.

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PAPER FOCUS

• We welcome papers on the various topics of ICT Integration in Technical Education as highlighted in the CFP.  ​

The conference proceedings also welcome review or tutorial articles and other works that provide useful summaries, background information, or introductions to specific fields of research. We also welcome articles that provide a historical perspective or review. The publisher understands that the specifics of the review process will need to be according to the community’s and conference’s traditions or expectations. Keep in mind that although proceedings include a broader range of article types, they should not include poor quality or inferior work that is fundamentally unworthy of publication.

Each manuscript will be evaluated according to the following minimum criteria.

Contribution: Would the publication of the article make a positive contribution to the scientific literature? What would you gain by reading it?

An article’s contribution does not need to be new or unpublished results; for example, it can have the following attributes:

• New explanations of familiar topics

• Excellent descriptions or explanations of complex subjects

• Tutorials or review articles

• Useful or interesting background information

• Enjoyable and informed historical perspective or overview

• Be more than an abstract (we reject 1-page, abstract-only articles)

• Have merit (through its rigor, accuracy, or correctness)

• Be original (previously unpublished and solely the work of the author)

Include an abstract (with a sufficient summary of the paper and outline of goals, results, and conclusion, including conveying sufficient understanding when read in isolation from the paper)

• Have an adequate title (correctly describes the article such that reading it alone would convey the nature and content)

• Have reasonable conclusions (based on the results presented, or ideas/concepts discussed)

• Is clear and concise (well-expressed ideas readable and understandable by its intended readership)

• Uses correct English (sufficiently conveys the science and intent/meaning or purpose)

Poorly written papers will be returned to the authors for re-writing or will be rejected if the author is unable or unwilling to make the recommended improvements.

References

References will depend on the type of article; however, here are some general questions you may like to consider.

• Do the references look appropriate for the topic? Are key papers missing that you would expect to see?

• Is the distribution of journals and publications cited, and the age of the citations, appropriate?

• Do the references demonstrate that the author is aware of current and key research in their field?

Reference: https://publishing.aip.org/conference-proceedings-questionnaire-ver2/

Important Policies

• Originality

• Submissions must be original and unpublished. Simultaneous submission to another conference or journal is not permitted.

• Plagiarism

• All papers will be screened using plagiarism-detection software. Papers exhibiting significant overlap with previously published work will be rejected.

Similarity Report Requirement: 

To ensure the originality and academic integrity of all published papers, authors of accepted submissions are required to provide a Turnitin Similarity Report (or an equivalent plagiarism-detection report generated by a recognized institutional or commercial plagiarism-checking system) together with their final camera-ready manuscript. 

The submitted similarity report should satisfy the following requirements:

• The overall similarity index should normally not exceed 20%, excluding references, bibliography, quotations, and standard template text.

• No single source should account for a substantial proportion of the similarity score.

• Authors are responsible for addressing any excessive textual overlap identified in the report before final submission.

• The conference reserves the right to request revisions, additional explanations, or a revised similarity report if concerns regarding originality arise.

• Failure to submit a similarity report may delay publication processing or result in exclusion from the conference proceedings.

The similarity report must be uploaded together with the camera-ready paper and copyright/publication forms (where applicable). The ETLTC Editorial Board may conduct additional plagiarism screening before final acceptance for publication.

• Presentation Requirement

• At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present the work during the conference. Failure to present may result in removal from the proceedings.

• Ethics

• Authors are expected to comply with accepted standards of academic integrity, research ethics, and responsible use of AI-assisted tools.

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DISCLAIMER: 

• Papers accepted for Scopus-indexed proceedings may take longer time to be published due to multiple editorial revisions required and publication processing time at the publisher's end. 

• There is nothing the conference organizers can do to speed up this process of publication if authors fail to follow the proceedings template with precision. 

You are submitting a paper to the ETLTC conference series with the above knowledge. 

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