Organizers invite researchers from academia and R&D organizations to submit original, unpublished, and high-quality full research papers aligned with the conference’s thematic tracks. We also invite Industry professionals to contribute by submitting insightful case studies showcasing their R&D innovations—offering valuable perspectives and real-world relevance.

Submission Process

Authors may choose either Type A: Presentation Only or Type B: Presentation and Publication, depending on whether they wish to present their work only or also have it considered for publication.
For both submission types, authors must first prepare and submit a one-page extended abstract using the “Abstract Template” provided below.

Type A: Presentation Only

Type A is suitable for participants from industry, academia, research institutions, and other organizations who wish to share their research findings, industrial experience, case studies, innovative technologies, best practices, or ongoing work at InDecarb-2026 but do not intend to publish a full paper.

Authors choosing Type A should:

• Prepare a one-page extended abstract using the prescribed “Abstract Template“.
• Submit the extended abstract through the link provided below on or before November 15, 2026
Submit abstract for Type A: Presentation Only
• Upon acceptance, present the work at InDecarb-2026 through an oral or poster presentation, as per the choice indicated in the Google form.

Authors opting for Type A are not required to prepare or submit a full-length paper. The accepted abstract may be included in the conference souvenir, as applicable, but it will not be considered for publication in a journal or proceedings series.

B: Technical Publication

Type B is intended for authors who wish to present their work at InDecarb-2026 and submit a full-length paper for possible publication in a special issue of a quality journal or a lecture notes/proceedings series associated with the conference.

Selected papers will have an opportunity for publication in selected Scopus-indexed journals or proceedings, subject to the scope, peer-review process, editorial requirements, and final acceptance of the respective journal or publisher.

Authors choosing Type B should follow the process given below:

1. Prepare a one-page extended abstract using the prescribed “Abstract Template”.
2. Submit the extended abstract through the link provided below on or before November 15, 2026
Submit abstract for Type B: Presentation and Publication
3. After receiving notification of abstract acceptance, prepare a full-length paper using the “Full Paper Template” provided below.
   
4. The full paper must:
   • Not exceed 10 pages, including figures, tables, and references;
   • Have a maximum file size of 10 MB; and
   • Be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
5. Submit the full-length paper through the link provided below on or before November 30, 2026.

• 6. Present the accepted work at InDecarb-2026 through an oral or poster presentation, as per the choice indicated in the Google form.

Authors are encouraged to submit original, high-quality papers for consideration for publication in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings. The conference organizers will bear the publication charges for papers accepted for the proceedings. All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by the Conference Review Committee prior to acceptance, and there will be no separate review by the journal. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts demonstrate originality, technical rigour, clear presentation, and adherence to the conference submission guidelines.

Authors of selected high-quality papers may also be invited to submit their manuscripts for consideration in relevant special issues of journals with high impact factors. The acceptance will be subject to the respective journal’s editorial assessment and peer-review process. Any applicable open access publication charges for these articles must be borne by the authors and/or their affiliated institutions.

The conference organizers may recommend the most suitable journal, special issue, or proceedings series for each selected paper. Authors must comply with the respective publisher’s formatting guidelines, copyright requirements, publication ethics, and any applicable publication or processing charges.

Plagiarism Check Guidelines

• For authors using Turnitin: Please ensure the similarity index is below 15%. Upload a single PDF file containing both the plagiarism report and the formatted paper.
• For authors using other plagiarism tools: Upload only the formatted paper. The conference committee will independently verify the plagiarism status

Paper Registration and Presentation Guidelines

• At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference.
• The registered author is required to present the paper during the event.
• Please note: Authors submitting multiple accepted papers are required to complete a separate registration for each paper.

Peer Review Process

1. Editorial Screening

The Proceedings Editors and Technical Committee will conduct an initial screening to assess:

• Relevance to the conference themes and scope.
• Compliance with submission and formatting guidelines.
• Originality, using appropriate similarity detection software and editorial assessment of any identified overlap.
• Overall technical quality and suitability for peer review.

Manuscripts outside the conference scope or failing to meet the initial requirements will be returned for correction or rejected.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts passing the initial screening will be assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area. Author information will be removed from the manuscripts to support double-blind review. Author identities will be withheld from reviewers, and reviewer identities will be withheld from authors. Reviewers will be selected based on their expertise and absence of conflicts of interest with the authors or the submitted work.

3. Review Criteria

Reviewers will evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and novelty of the research.
• Technical and scientific quality.
• Methodological rigour and validity of the results.
• Significance and contribution to industrial decarbonization and related fields.
• Organization, clarity, and quality of presentation.
• Adequacy and relevance of references.
• Suitability for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

4. Review Recommendations

Reviewers will provide constructive comments and recommend one of the following:

• Accept.
• Accept with minor revisions.
• Major revisions and resubmission for further review.
• Reject.

Where reviewer recommendations differ substantially, an additional independent reviewer will be appointed to assist with the editorial decision.

5. Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests will be required to submit a revised manuscript and a point-by-point response explaining how each reviewer comment has been addressed. Revised manuscripts will be assessed by the handling editor and, where necessary, returned to the original reviewers. Manuscripts requiring major revisions will undergo further review before an acceptance decision is made.

6. Final Decision

The Proceedings Editors and Technical Programme Committee will decide whether to accept each manuscript for inclusion in the proposed proceedings after considering the reviewers’ recommendations and verifying that the required revisions have been satisfactorily addressed. Final publication will remain subject to the publisher’s editorial evaluation and applicable requirements.

Best Paper Award

Each conference track will recognize the Best Paper among the papers presented during the conference. The selected paper will receive a Best Paper Award along with a cash prize of ₹10,000.

Publication Ethics

Accepted manuscripts will undergo final checks for formatting, language clarity, references, author information, permissions for reproduced material, and compliance with the publisher’s guidelines.

All editors and reviewers will be required to declare potential conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and evaluate submissions solely on their scholarly merit. Manuscripts authored or co-authored by an editor or committee member will be handled by an independent editor without a conflict of interest, and the author concerned will not participate in the review or decision-making process for that manuscript.

Conference Publication

For detailed information, please refer to the Publication tab.

Rights of the Conference Organizer

• The Conference Organizer (CO) is solely responsible for assigning papers/abstracts for review.
• The CO will make the final decision on whether to accept or reject the paper/abstract based entirely on the remarks of the reviewers.
• The CO has complete control over the conference's technical program and the scheduling of abstracts for oral presentations.
• The CO reserves the right to post details of the accepted abstract/paper (as well as author information) on the conference website and any related forums maintained by the CO.
• The CO will have complete power over any dates linked with the conference, including but not limited to paper/abstract submission dates, results announcement dates, conference dates, and so on.
• Even after the abstracts have been accepted and presented at the conference, if some camera-ready papers do not meet the quality standards in terms of technical content, English language, presentation, and manuscript formatting as specified in the guidelines, CO /publisher/editors in the journals/books reserve the right not to include such papers.
• The CO will freely utilize photographs and films taken during the meeting in a variety of forums. By participating in the conference, authors/delegates automatically grant the CO permission to use images and videos made during the conference.

Withdrawing Paper from The Conference

• Authors shall not withdraw their abstracts/papers from the conference once they have been approved for oral presentation.
• If an author needs to withdraw his/her abstract/paper from the conference due to unforeseen circumstances, he/she must obtain prior authorization from the CO and provide adequate reasoning.
• Withdrawing an abstract/paper from a peer-reviewed conference without first obtaining permission from the CO is considered a violation of the publication ethics of a peer-reviewed.

No-Show Papers/Abstracts

• No-show papers/abstracts will not be published.

Financial Obligations

• CO is not obligated to return the registration cost for no-show papers/abstracts.
• If an author withdraws his/her paper/abstract after paying the registration fee, CO is not obligated to reimburse the registration cost.