Article Types

Systems and Control Transactions uses peer review strategies that can differ from conference to conference and the type of article being published. We publish three article types. Conference proceedings can either contain all articles of one specific type, or different types in combination, depending on the nature of the conference and the Proceedings.

The articles within each volume fall into one of the following types.

Conference Paper – These are high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific research articles presenting original research findings not previously published elsewhere in peer-reviewed form.

Extended Abstract – These are research articles which present original research findings, sometimes in a summarized form. They are usually are not peer-reviewed (a marking on the article will indicate if it is). Extended abstracts often present research-in-progress, as opposed to final conclusions.

Short Abstracts – These are shorter documents (usually about 2 pages) which summarize original research findings and are not peer reviewed. More detailed results are usually provided or discussed in-person at the associated conference or scientific meeting.

All articles are clearly marked as being of one of these types, with a mark to indicate if the paper has been peer reviewed or not.

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.

If multiple article types are present in the same volume, they are separated by section in the volume and are clearly marked.

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