For Authors

This page summarizes key policies, author support, and resources. If you don’t find the answer you need and your paper has been accepted, please contact the editorial office. If you are preparing to submit, start with the submission guidelines and then begin a submission.

Publication Policies

Article Processing Charge

Article processing charge (APC): USD 289. The APC is charged only after your manuscript is accepted. If you have any questions about the fee, please contact the editorial office. If you have difficulty paying, please reach out to discuss options.

CONTACT

ORCID

We strongly encourage all authors to provide an ORCID iD to ensure accurate author identification and reliable attribution across publishing systems.

Authorship

Rules for author contributions, corresponding author responsibilities, and how to handle authorship changes across manuscript versions.

Guidelines for Copyright & Plagiarism

Expectations for originality, proper citation, third‑party content permissions, and similarity checks.

Copyright Transfer Agreement Forms

What to expect after acceptance: copyright/licensing forms, author warranties, and publication permissions.

Rights & Permissions

How to request permission to reuse EII content and how authors may share their work under the journal policy.

Post‑Publication Corrections & Retractions

Procedures for corrections, expressions of concern, retractions, and responses to substantive issues.

Author Support

General Submission Guidelines

Practical submission guidance to improve review efficiency—structure, reproducibility, figures/tables, reporting, and how to document real‑world engineering evaluation.

Author Forms

Information on common post‑acceptance items such as copyright/licensing, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and permissions/reprints requests.

File Preparation

Formatting basics, required components, and tips to avoid production delays for text, figures, and supplementary files.

Figures, Tables & Graphics

Resolution, readability, accessibility, and best practices for data visualization in engineering papers.

LaTeX Style Files

Templates and style resources for preparing manuscripts in LaTeX.

Reference Style

How to format citations and references consistently, including DOIs and dataset/software citations.

Mathematical Notation

Notation conventions, symbol definitions, and tips for clear mathematical communication.

Editorial Style Guide

Guidance for tone, terminology, headings, abbreviations, and clarity for an interdisciplinary engineering audience.

Revision & Response to Reviewers

How to structure a response letter, track changes, and address reviewer comments effectively and respectfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about submission, review timeline, formatting, and post‑acceptance steps.

Author Services

Optional services such as language editing referrals, alerts, and post‑publication promotion support.

Ethics

Ethics Overview

Our ethics framework covers research integrity, transparency, conflicts of interest, and responsible reporting.

Research Integrity & Plagiarism

Expectations for originality, proper attribution, image integrity, and responsible use of prior work.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose relationships that could reasonably be perceived to influence the work.

Human/Animal Research & Data Privacy

Requirements for ethics approval, informed consent (as applicable), and protecting sensitive or personal data.

Use of AI Tools & Disclosure

If generative AI tools are used, disclose the scope (e.g., language polishing, code assistance) and ensure author accountability.

Post‑Publication Issues & Appeals

How we handle concerns, complaints, appeals, and post‑publication updates in a fair and documented process.