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Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) is a multidisciplinary, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality research that spans all areas of engineering, with a particular emphasis on innovations that promote sustainability. The journal strictly adheres to the ethical guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record. To ensure originality, all submissions undergo thorough screening using advanced plagiarism detection software. Authors are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their cover letter. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal’s Instructions for Authors will not be considered for further processing.
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) accepts two primary categories of scholarly submissions: Research Articles and Review Articles, each with distinct objectives and structural requirements.
Research Articles (approximately 4,000 words) should present original, unpublished primary research that offers a significant contribution to the field of engineering and sustainability. These articles must include an abstract, 4–6 keywords, an introduction, a clearly organized main body with appropriate subheadings, a conclusion, figures or tables as needed, and a comprehensive list of references. Submissions are expected to address current challenges, emerging technologies, and forward-looking perspectives, showcasing breakthroughs with substantial economic or societal impact. The priority for research papers is placed on work related to sustainability that addresses pressing challenges, explores emerging technologies, and demonstrates transformative potential with strong economic or social relevance. Submissions should reflect innovative thinking and have the capacity to inspire future research and practical applications.
Review Articles (ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 words and citing over 80 references) should offer a critical and authoritative synthesis of recent advancements in topics of interdisciplinary relevance. These manuscripts must include an abstract, 4–6 keywords, an introduction, structured content under brief subheadings, an outlook or future directions section, figures or tables as appropriate, and a thorough bibliography. Reviews should go beyond mere summary by providing critical evaluation, identifying gaps in knowledge, addressing unresolved questions, and, where applicable, presenting balanced discussions of conflicting findings. Authors are encouraged to use these articles to clarify controversies, propose new frameworks, and guide future research trajectories.
By submitting a manuscript to Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES), authors affirm that the work is original and has not been previously published, except in limited forms such as abstracts, academic theses, or invited lectures. The submission must not be under review or consideration by any other journal or publication outlet. Furthermore, all listed authors must have approved the submission, and, where applicable, authorization must be granted by the relevant institutional or organizational authorities where the research was conducted. Authors also agree that, if accepted, the manuscript will not be published elsewhere in the same or substantially similar form, in English or any other language, including electronic platforms. To ensure adherence to these standards, all submissions may be subjected to plagiarism and duplication checks using Crossref Similarity Check and other recognized originality verification tools.
Manuscripts submitted to Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) must be written in clear, high-quality English. Either American or British English is acceptable, but consistency in spelling and usage must be maintained throughout the manuscript. Authors may use AI-assisted tools strictly to enhance grammar and readability; however, the intellectual content, structure, and originality of the manuscript must remain the authors’ own.
The ETES online submission platform provides a step-by-step workflow to guide authors through entering manuscript details and uploading necessary files. After submission, the editor will convert the manuscript into a PDF format to facilitate the peer review process. Authors are required to upload editable source files (Microsoft Word), which are essential for the typesetting and final production stages.
All editorial correspondence—including decision letters, reviewer comments, and revision requests—is conducted through the ETES submission system and is also communicated via email. Authors are advised to check both channels regularly to ensure timely engagement with the editorial process.
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) adheres to a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, fairness, and academic integrity. In this model, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process. All submitted manuscripts are typically evaluated by a minimum of two independent experts with relevant subject-matter expertise, who assess the originality, scientific merit, methodological soundness, and relevance of the work.
The final decision regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript lies solely with the Editor, who considers reviewers’ feedback alongside the manuscript’s alignment with the journal’s scope and quality standards. All editorial decisions are final.
To maintain transparency and avoid conflicts of interest, Editors are excluded from the review and decision-making process for manuscripts in which they have a personal, professional, or financial interest—including submissions authored by themselves, their colleagues, or family members. In such cases, an independent editor will be assigned to oversee the peer review process to uphold the journal’s ethical standards.
All authors are required to prepare and submit their manuscripts in strict adherence to the Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) manuscript template. The template has been designed to ensure consistency, clarity, and a professional appearance across all submissions. Authors must carefully follow all formatting guidelines, including the prescribed font styles, section headings, and layout specifications.
Under no circumstances should the template's header, footer, page size, or margin settings be altered. These elements are essential for maintaining uniformity in the publication process.
Additionally, all figures, tables, and equations are should be embedded appropriately within the template and labeled according to the ETES style guide.
In addition to the manuscript, author(s) are required to submit the followings:
For the revised version, authors are required to submit the Author Response Form.
Authors must ensure that their full names and institutional affiliations are presented accurately and consistently in the manuscript, as specified in the ETES template. Affiliations should include the department (if applicable), institution or university, city, and country. This information must appear directly below each author's name as formatted in the template.
Furthermore, each author is required to provide a professional University email address and an active ORCID iD. These should be inserted as hyperlinks in the designated photos beside their names. The use of clickable links improves traceability and ensures proper attribution of academic work.
Correct presentation of author details is essential for transparency, indexing, and proper correspondence. Manuscripts with incomplete or improperly formatted author information may be returned for revision before further processing.
Authors who intend to reproduce previously published content—including figures, tables, or textual excerpts—must obtain formal written or signed permission from the original copyright holder(s) for both print and digital publication. Evidence of granted permission must be submitted alongside the manuscript at the time of submission. In the absence of such documentation, all included materials will be considered the original work of the submitting authors. It is the author’s responsibility to ensure full compliance with copyright regulations.
Authors submitting to Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) are expected to follow the standard structure outlined below to ensure clarity, consistency, and scholarly rigor:
Abstract
A concise, factual abstract (approximately 150–250 words) must summarize the purpose of the study, key methodologies, primary findings, and major conclusions. Since abstracts are often read independently of the full article, they should be self-contained and avoid the use of references. If references or abbreviations are essential, ensure author(s) and year(s) are cited and any abbreviations are clearly defined upon first use.
Keywords
Immediately following the abstract, authors must provide up to six keywords that capture the core topics of the manuscript. Keywords should be specific, avoid general or plural terms, and refrain from using conjunctions or prepositions (e.g., “and,” “of”). Use only standard abbreviations that are widely recognized in the field. Keywords are essential for indexing and searchability.
Introduction
This section should clearly state the aims and significance of the research. Authors should provide relevant context and theoretical background while avoiding exhaustive literature reviews or detailed summaries of results. Emphasize the knowledge gap the study addresses and its contribution to the field. In addition, this section should have the novelty of the research.
Materials and Methods
Provide detailed and replicable descriptions of experimental design, data collection, and analytical procedures. Previously published methods should be referenced and briefly summarized. Any direct quotations must be enclosed in quotation marks and cited appropriately. Clearly describe any modifications to existing methods to allow for reproducibility.
Results and Discussion
Present results in a clear and logical sequence, using tables and figures where appropriate. Avoid merely restating results; instead, interpret findings and discuss their implications in relation to existing literature. A combined Results and Discussion section is acceptable. Extensive citation of literature should be avoided unless it strengthens the interpretation of the findings.
Conclusions
Summarize the main findings and highlight their broader implications. This section may be presented independently or integrated as a subsection within the Results and Discussion. Avoid repeating earlier content.
Acknowledgments
Include a separate Acknowledgments section at the end of the manuscript to recognize individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that contributed to the research (e.g., through technical assistance, language editing, or financial support). Do not include acknowledgments on the title page or as footnotes.
Mathematical Content
Mathematical equations should be submitted in editable text format (Word Equation Editor) rather than as images to facilitate typesetting and clarity.
Figure Captions
All figures must be accompanied by descriptive captions, placed separately from the figure itself. Figures should be inserted near their first mention within the text. If figures are reproduced or adapted from other sources, authors must obtain written permission and include proper attribution. Merely citing the source reference is insufficient.
Tables
Tables should also be embedded near the relevant discussion in the manuscript and submitted in editable text format, not as images. Tables reproduced from external sources must be accompanied by written permission from the original publisher or author.
References
Authors must ensure that every reference cited in the text is listed in the reference section and that all entries in the reference list are cited in the manuscript. References should follow the IEEE citation style, using numerical indicators in square brackets within the text (e.g., [1], [1, 2], [1–6]).
Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management tools such as EndNote, Mendeley, or equivalent software to ensure consistency and accuracy in formatting and to facilitate proper citation tracking.
The author(s) are advised to use the following link to match references to DOIs using Crossref Metadata search: https://search.crossref.org/references
To get a reference's DOI, the following search page can be utilized: https://search.crossref.org/
Journal Article
[1] J. Smith, M. Johnson, J. Williams, J. Brown, R. Jones, and E. Garcia, "Title of the Manuscript," Journal, vol. Volume, no. Issue, pp. Pages Range XX-XX, Year, doi: https://doi.org/xx.xxxxx/xxxxxxxxx.
Conference Paper
[2] J. Smith, M. Johnson, J. Williams, J. Brown, R. Jones, and E. Garcia, "Title of the Manuscript," in Conference Name, Conference Location, Year, vol. Volume, no. Issue: Publisher, pp. Pages Range XX-XX, doi: https://doi.org/xx.xxxxx/xxxxxxxxx.
Book
[3] J. Smith, M. Johnson, J. Williams, J. Brown, R. Jones, and E. Garcia, E. Name, Ed. Book Title, Edition ed. Place Published: Publisher, Year, p. Number of Pages.
Book Chapter
[4] J. Smith, M. Johnson, J. Williams, J. Brown, and R. Jones, "Title of the Book Chapter," in Book Title, vol. Book Volume, E. Garcia Ed., Edition ed. Place Published: Publisher, Year, ch. Number of the Chapter, pp. Pages Range XX-XX, doi: https://doi.org/xx.xxxxx/xxxxxxxxx
Thesis/Dissertation
[5] J. Smith, "Title of the Thesis," M.Sc. or Ph. D. Thesis, Academic Department, University, Place Published, Year.
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As part of the Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) editorial process, authors are kindly requested to revise their manuscripts in accordance with the reviewers’ comments within a period of two weeks from the date of notification.
Authors must prepare a comprehensive, point-by-point response document addressing each reviewer comment in detail. For every revision or clarification, the response should clearly indicate how the concern has been addressed, specifying the exact location (e.g., page and line number) of the change in the revised manuscript.
To facilitate a transparent and efficient review process, the following materials must be submitted:
For assistance in preparing your response, authors are encouraged to refer to the Author Response Form, available at the following link: [Author Response Form].
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) upholds the highest standards of research integrity, originality, and authorship. In alignment with these principles, the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies for drafting, writing, or substantively editing the content of a manuscript is strictly prohibited. Authorship entails full intellectual responsibility for the work submitted, including its conception, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and written expression—responsibilities that cannot be delegated to non-human tools.
Manuscripts must be the product of human scholarly effort and critical thinking. Text generated by AI, even when used for language refinement or content development, poses significant risks of inaccuracy, bias, lack of originality, and potential plagiarism. Furthermore, reliance on such tools may obscure issues related to authorship attribution and accountability.
Authors are required to affirm, upon submission, that the manuscript has been written entirely by the listed authors without the use of generative AI tools. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the rejection of the submission or retraction of the published article, in accordance with the journal’s ethical guidelines and the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The use of AI-generated images is generally not allowed unless explicitly disclosed in the captions and subject to thorough review. Authors must ensure that any such images are clearly identified and accompanied by appropriate citations and permissions, as necessary.
Authors should only use the AI-assisted technologies for enhancing readability and language of their manuscript.
AI Declaration Statement
The authors are responsible for completing the AI Declaration Statement in ETES word Template. The statement is: “The authors confirm that the manuscript has been written without the assistance of generative AI or AI-based writing tools.”
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) adheres to principles of transparency, accountability, and academic integrity in authorship. All listed authors must have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work, including but not limited to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. In accordance with the ETES submission template, the corresponding author is required to provide a clear statement outlining the specific contributions of each co-author.
Changes to Authorship
Authors are advised to carefully consider and finalize the authorship list and the order of authors at the time of initial submission. Any request for modifications to the authorship—including the addition, removal, or rearrangement of names—must be made prior to acceptance of the manuscript and will be considered only with the approval of the journal's Editor.
To request such changes, the corresponding author must submit:
Requests to alter authorship after a manuscript has been accepted will only be considered under exceptional circumstances. If such a request is made, the editorial process will be paused while the request is under review. For manuscripts already published online, any approved authorship changes will result in the publication of a corrigendum.
By submitting a manuscript to ETES, it is presumed that all listed authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and have given their explicit consent for its submission. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that appropriate institutional or organizational approval has been obtained from all relevant authorities where the research was conducted. Submission signifies a collective agreement on the content, authorship, and authorization to publish the work as presented.
In each manuscript submission to Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES), one author must be designated as the Corresponding Author, who will act as the primary liaison between the journal and all co-authors. This author bears the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the work throughout the review and publication process.
The Corresponding Author is accountable for the following:
While the tasks related to submission and proofreading may be handled by a Submitting or Contact Author, the Corresponding Author must still be clearly identified in the manuscript. This designation must remain consistent throughout the publication process.
All communications between authors and the Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) journal must be regarded as strictly confidential. This includes correspondence with editorial representatives such as the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, or Handling Editors, as well as peer review reports and related documentation. Authors must not disclose, share, or distribute any part of this communication without prior, explicit permission from the journal or the individual(s) concerned.
In the event of an authorship conflict arising during the peer review process or after publication, Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) is not in a position to arbitrate or resolve such disputes. Responsibility for resolving authorship disagreements lies with the authors themselves. If the authors are unable to reach an agreement, the journal reserves the right to withdraw the manuscript from consideration. In cases involving a published article, the journal may refer the matter to the authors’ affiliated institution(s) and will follow their formal guidelines and recommendations in addressing the issue.
To ensure transparency in the research and publication process, authors must clearly disclose all sources of financial support related to the research and/or preparation of the manuscript. This includes specifying the name(s) of the funding organization(s) and briefly describing their role, if any, in the design of the study, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, or the decision to submit the work for publication. If the funder(s) had no such involvement, this should be explicitly stated in the manuscript.
If funding was provided, they should use statements such as "This study was funded by [Funding Agency]" or "The research leading to these results received funding from [Funding Agency] under Grant Agreement No. [Grant Number]." If no funding was received, authors should use statements such as "No funding was received for conducting this study" or "The authors did not receive support from any organization for the submitted work."
In addition, authors are required to include a conflict-of-interest statement declaring any potential financial or non-financial interests that could be perceived to influence the research or its interpretation. If no such conflicts exist, authors should include the following statement:
"The authors declare no conflicts of interest concerning this research."
Accurate disclosure of funding and potential conflicts of interest is essential to maintain the integrity, trust, and ethical standards upheld by Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES).
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and academic publishing. As an adherent to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ETES strictly follows COPE’s guidelines in addressing ethical concerns and potential misconduct.
Authors submitting to ETES are expected to uphold the principles of ethical research and responsible authorship. Misrepresentation of data, results, or authorship undermines the credibility of the journal, damages the scholarly record, and erodes public trust in science. To preserve the integrity of academic publishing, authors must comply with the following ethical standards:
By submitting a manuscript to ETES, authors affirm their commitment to ethical conduct in research and publication. Non-compliance may result in manuscript rejection, retraction of published articles, or notification of institutional misconduct boards, as deemed appropriate by the editorial team.
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable scholarly environment. Authors are expected to use language that acknowledges diversity, promotes equality, and respects all individuals, regardless of background or identity. Manuscripts should avoid assumptions about readers’ beliefs, affiliations, or experiences, and must refrain from language that could imply superiority or inferiority of any group or individual.
Authors are encouraged to eliminate bias, stereotypes, and culturally exclusive references from their writing. Slang, colloquialisms, and expressions rooted in dominant cultural assumptions should be avoided.
These recommendations serve as guiding principles to support inclusive scholarly communication and are not exhaustive. Authors are encouraged to exercise thoughtful judgment and cultural sensitivity when preparing their manuscripts.
Authors bear a professional and ethical responsibility to promptly address and correct any significant errors or inaccuracies identified in their published work. Upon discovering such an error, the corresponding author must immediately notify the ETES editorial office, clearly outlining the nature of the error and its potential impact on the article's scientific integrity or conclusions. The editorial team will assess the extent of the error and determine the appropriate course of action, which may involve issuing a formal correction (erratum) or, in more serious cases, a retraction. In the event of a retraction, a transparent and detailed retraction statement will be published, specifying the affected sections and the rationale behind the retraction to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.