Article Types

Systems and Control Transactions publishes conference papers in the form of high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific research articles presenting original research findings not previously published elsewhere in peer-reviewed form. Exact peer review procedures can differ from conference to conference and the type of article being published, but always meet our editorial board standards for peer-review rigor. We do not accept general submissions; all submissions are linked to the conference associated with the volume.

Beginning with Vol. 4, SCT only contains peer-reviewed original papers. Volumes 1-3 sometimes contain extended abstracts which were not peer reviewed, but were marked as such.

Peer Review Procedure

The Editorial Board of Systems and Control Transactions has the responsibility of ensuring that a high quality peer review process is in place for conference papers. In keeping with established norms and procedures over many decades, conference organisers appoint academic editors of the corresponding conference proceeding that oversee the academic peer-review procedure. The editors for the proceedings determine the specific criteria, such as the minimum number of reviewers per paper, the qualifications of the reviewers, the aims and scope of the proceedings, and details such as double blind vs single blind peer review methods, deadlines, and the logistics of the process. The complete procedure is published in each conference proceeding book and is also available on the proceedings web page.

The Editorial Board of SCT has the responsibility to approve and oversee the process and ensure that it falls within the broader scope of SCT.

Ethical standards in reviewing, such as conflicts-of-interests, are subject to our Author and Ethical Guidelines.