FAQs
Q. Can you provide a brief overview of the conference process?
>> The process is as follows (for Presentation with Publication):
Abstract Submission > Acceptance Notification > Pay Conference Registration Fee and send payment receipt via email > Submit Conference Registration Form > Submit full paper within one month of abstract acceptance > Present the paper (online) > Double-blind review of the full paper > Pay the Publication Fee (if applicable) > Publication of accepted full papers.
Q. Is full paper submission mandatory for ICAST-2025?
>> Authors can present their research work in two ways:
1) Presentation with Publication: Full paper submission is required within one month of abstract acceptance for potential inclusion in the conference proceedings or journal,
2) Presentation without Publication: Only extended abstracts are required, which will be included in the conference program or book of abstracts (no full paper needed).
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Q. What is the mode of presentation?
>> Offline Presentation : Certificates will be given in person.
>>Online Presentation: Certificates will be send through email.
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Q. Is the conference fee refundable?
>> No, the conference fee is non-refundable once paid.
Q. Is Scopus indexed publication guaranteed?
>> The final decision on paper acceptance for publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief or Publisher. Papers may be removed from the publication process at any stage if they fail to meet quality standards or ethical guidelines.
Q. How many papers can an author submit?
>> Authors may submit a maximum of two papers for potential publication with Scopus indexing.
Q. What is the policy on paper withdrawal?
>> Authors may withdraw their paper at any time before it is submitted to the publisher.
Q. Is paper presentation at conference mandatory?
>> Yes, paper presentation at the conference is mandatory for all accepted abstracts and not presented papers will be removed from further process.
Q. Are there any restrictions on using AI tools for preparing the paper?
>> The content of the work must not be developed or substantially altered by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as AI-generated text or figures and AI paraphrase tools. While AI technologies can be used to evaluate data and make text easier to read, including by fixing grammatical and spelling errors, they shouldn't take the place of the authors' personal judgment and insights. Authors are completely accountable for the content of their work.