SPECIAL ISSUE

Call for Papers: Special Issue

2nd International Conference on Smart Devices and Sustainable Energy (SDSE 2024)

The journal of Surface and Coatings Technology is soliciting articles for a Special Topic Collection in collaboration with the 2nd International Conference on Smart Devices and Sustainable Energy (SDSE 2024), to be held in New Taipei City, Taiwan, October 16-18, 2024.

Special Issue Overview:

This special issue is dedicated to exploring sustainable energy sources, smart devices, thin film technology, and their wide-ranging applications. We strongly encourage you to submit high-quality manuscripts based on your presentations at SDSE 2024.

Journal's Aims & Scope:

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Submission Guidelines:

  1. Only ONE FULL MANUSCRIPT is allowed to be submitted for each Poster/Plenary/Invited speaker.
  2. There is no length limitation for the full manuscript.
  3. All full manuscript submissions must be received via the Elsevier Editorial System (EES) electronic submission site.
  4. The deadline for manuscript submission to ensure full consideration for publication is January 31, 2025.
  5. Please submit your full manuscript through the Elsevier Editorial System (EES) at: https://www.editorialmanager.com/surfcoat/default2.aspx
    • Login as an Author
    • Choose Article type: SI: SDSE 2024
  6. Download and complete the MANUSCRIPT COVER LETTER from the conference website. Include your Abstract Number, Registration Number, and manuscript details. Upload this cover letter along with your full manuscript.
  7. Only authors who have completed both registration and presentation at the conference are eligible for publication consideration.
  8. The English language quality and scope of your manuscript will be checked before the peer review process.
  9. All manuscripts will undergo peer review following the journal's editorial procedures.
  10. Submissions should represent original work not published or under consideration elsewhere.
  11. Suggest at least FOUR reviewers during the submission process, with at least TWO from English-speaking countries.
  12. Ensure your manuscript meets the SCOPE and GUIDE FOR AUTHORS of Surface and Coatings Technology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/surface-and-coatings-technology
  13. Download "Terms and Regulations of Full Manuscript Submission" in a PDF file.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Special Issue submission opens on Oct.1, 2024.
  • Special Issue submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2025.
  • All submissions MUST include the official COVER LETTER.
  • To submit to the special issue, a cover letter is required. Please download the 'Cover Letter Template' from the website. Submissions that do not use this template will be rejected.
Download COVER LETTER Template

For more detailed information, please refer to the "Terms and Regulations of Full Manuscript Submission" document available on the conference website.

We look forward to your contributions to this exciting special issue!