Confmeets provides a streamlined, transparent, and author-focused submission process designed to facilitate the efficient evaluation and publication of high-quality scholarly research. Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal's scope, policies, and submission requirements before initiating the submission process.

Our editorial and peer-review workflows are structured to ensure fairness, scientific rigor, research integrity, and timely communication throughout the publication journey.

Before You Submit

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

• The manuscript falls within the scope of the selected journal.
• The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• The manuscript is not currently under consideration by another journal.
• All authors have reviewed and approved the final version.
• Ethical approvals and participant consent statements have been obtained where applicable.
• Funding sources and conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
• Figures, tables, references, and supplementary materials have been prepared according to journal requirements.
• All required supporting documents are available for submission.

Authors are strongly encouraged to review the Author Guidelines before proceeding.

Submission Methods

Online Submission System

The preferred method of submission is through the journal's online manuscript submission system. The system allows authors to:

• Upload manuscript files securely.
• Track manuscript progress.
• Receive editorial communications.
• Submit revisions efficiently.
• Access publication-related updates.

Email Submission

Authors who encounter technical difficulties with the online system may submit their manuscripts directly to the journal's editorial office via email.

Please include all required files and supporting documents when submitting by email.

Required Submission Documents

Main Manuscript File

The manuscript should include:

• Title
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Main text
• References
• Figure legends
• Tables (if applicable)

Title Page

The title page should contain:

• Article title
• Author names
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author information
• ORCID iDs (recommended)

Cover Letter

A cover letter should accompany every submission and briefly explain:

• The significance of the research.
• The originality of the work.
• The relevance of the manuscript to the journal.
• Confirmation that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

Figures and Tables

All figures and tables should be submitted in editable, publication-quality formats.

Supplementary Materials

Where applicable, authors may provide:

• Datasets
• Additional figures
• Extended tables
• Protocols
• Multimedia files
• Software code

Cover Letter Guidance

A strong cover letter helps editors understand the importance of your work.

Authors are encouraged to address:

• The scientific contribution of the study.
• The novelty and significance of the findings.
• The relevance of the work to the journal's readership.
• Any special considerations regarding the submission.

The cover letter should also confirm that:

• All authors approve the submission.
• The manuscript is original.
• Ethical requirements have been satisfied.

Authorship Confirmation

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

• All listed authors meet accepted authorship criteria.
• No qualified contributor has been omitted.
• All authors have approved the submitted version.
• The order of authors has been agreed upon by all contributors.

Any changes to authorship after submission may require written approval from all authors and editorial review.

Ethical Compliance Requirements

Authors must ensure compliance with applicable ethical standards before submission.

Where relevant, submissions should include:

Human Subjects Research

• Ethics committee approval.
• Institutional review board approval.
• Informed consent statements.

Animal Research

• Animal ethics approval.
• Compliance with institutional and national guidelines.

Clinical Research

• Trial registration details where applicable.
• Participant consent documentation.

Failure to provide required ethical documentation may delay editorial processing.

Funding Disclosure

Authors should disclose all financial support associated with the research.

Funding statements should include:

• Funding organization.
• Grant numbers.
• Project identifiers.

If no funding was received, authors should clearly indicate this within the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest Declaration

Authors must disclose any relationships or circumstances that could influence the interpretation of the research.

Potential conflicts may include:

• Financial interests.
• Employment relationships.
• Consultancy activities.
• Intellectual property interests.
• Institutional affiliations.

If no conflicts exist, authors should declare that no competing interests are present.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure

Confmeets supports responsible and transparent use of emerging technologies in scholarly communication.

Authors must disclose any use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools during manuscript preparation, including but not limited to:

• ChatGPT
• Gemini
• Claude
• Grammarly AI
• AI-assisted translation tools

AI systems may assist with language refinement, formatting, or content organization; however, they cannot be listed as authors and cannot assume responsibility for the scientific content of a manuscript.

Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and validity of all submitted work.

Data Availability and Research Transparency

Authors are encouraged to support transparency and reproducibility by providing information regarding the availability of underlying research data.

Where applicable, authors should include:

• Public repository links.
• Dataset identifiers or DOIs.
• Data availability statements.
• Access conditions for restricted datasets.

Research data should be shared whenever ethically, legally, and practically feasible.

Preprint Policy

Confmeets supports the responsible dissemination of research through recognized preprint platforms.

Manuscripts previously deposited on non-commercial preprint servers may be considered for publication, provided that:

• Authors disclose the existence of the preprint during submission.
• The preprint has not undergone formal peer review by another journal.
• The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.

Authors should provide relevant preprint identifiers, DOIs, or URLs when applicable.

Suggesting Reviewers

Authors may suggest qualified independent reviewers who possess appropriate expertise in the subject area.

Suggested reviewers should:

• Have relevant academic or professional expertise.
• Have no conflicts of interest with the authors.
• Not belong to the same institution as the authors.

The Editorial Office reserves the right to accept or decline reviewer suggestions.

Authors may also identify individuals they prefer not to review their manuscript, accompanied by a brief explanation.

Editorial Assessment

Following submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial evaluation to determine:

• Journal scope suitability.
• Scientific relevance.
• Compliance with journal requirements.
• Ethical and integrity considerations.
• Completeness of submission materials.

Submissions that do not satisfy minimum editorial requirements may be returned to authors prior to peer review.

Peer Review Process

Eligible manuscripts proceed to peer review conducted by independent subject experts.

The review process typically evaluates:

• Scientific quality.
• Originality.
• Methodological rigor.
• Ethical compliance.
• Clarity of presentation.
• Contribution to the field.

Based on reviewer recommendations, editorial decisions may include:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Final publication decisions remain the responsibility of the Editor.

Submitting a Revised Manuscript

When responding to reviewer comments, authors should submit:

Revised Manuscript: A clean revised version incorporating all approved changes.

Tracked-Changes Version: A version clearly identifying modifications made during revision.

Response to Reviewers: A detailed point-by-point response addressing each reviewer comment individually.

Authors should clearly explain:

• Changes made.
• Locations of modifications.
• Reasons for any recommendations not implemented.

Complete and well-organized responses facilitate efficient editorial assessment.

Manuscript Processing Workflow

The publication process generally follows the sequence below:

• Manuscript Submission
• Editorial Screening
• Technical Compliance Check
• Peer Review
• Author Revision
• Editorial Decision
• Acceptance
• Production and Proof Preparation
• DOI Registration
• Online Publication

Authors may track progress through the journal's manuscript tracking system.

Final Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please confirm:

• Manuscript is complete and properly formatted.
• All authors approve submission.
• Ethical approvals have been obtained where required.
• Funding information has been disclosed.
• Conflicts of interest have been declared.
• References have been checked for accuracy.
• Figures and tables are publication-ready.
• Supplementary materials are included where applicable.
• AI-assisted tools have been disclosed where used.
• Data availability information has been provided where appropriate.
• Cover letter has been prepared.
• All required supporting documents have been uploaded.

Need Assistance?

If you have questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission requirements, technical issues, or editorial policies, please contact the journal's Editorial Office.

The Confmeets team is committed to supporting authors throughout every stage of the publication process.