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2025

Reject Ratio

81.5%

Publishing Schedule

IEIE SPC is published bi-monthly (February, April, June, August, October and December).

Manuscript Format

The manuscript format guidelines are the following:

Items Guidelines
Pages More than 8 pages within 14 pages including figures, tables, and biographies.
Depending on the manuscript types (Please refer to the manuscript types below)
Page size 21cm (width) X 29.7cm (height)
Column and line space Double column page and single space.
Main context
font size and style
10 point-size. Times New Roman only.
Main title and section title
font size
18 point-size, Arial bold font style, and indianred color for the main title. 12 point size Arial bold font style and indian-red color for the section title.
Abstract 100~200 words.The abstract title font is the Times New Roman font.
Abstract must illustrate the nature, importance, 
and contributions of the paper. Do not include complex symbols,
mathematical notations or bibliographic references.
Author name and affiliation Author name is 9 point-size. Author’s affiliation should include e-mails and should be
written in 9 point-size.
You must indicate which author is the correspondent author after the authors' affiliation.
Keywords Provide 5~6 keywords that best describe the contents and address the key issues of your paper.
The keyword title is Arial font type and 10 point-size.
The given keywords are essential to find the appropriate reviewers.

Manuscript types : Four types of manuscripts are accepted.

Regular papers : Full-length papers presenting complete and well-validated research with significant technical contributions.

Purpose: To present complete and fully developed research with significant technical contributions.

Scope: Covers comprehensive studies including problem formulation and methodology.

Key Characteristics:

  • Complete and mature research work
  • Substantial technical contribution and originality
  • Includes full experimental or theoretical validation
Short papers : Concise papers reporting timely results, preliminary findings, or focused ideas that can be presented in a shorter format.

Purpose: To rapidly communicate concise research findings or emerging ideas.

Scope: Includes preliminary results, novel concepts, or practical implementations that can be effectively communicated in a shorter format.

Key Characteristics:

  • Focused and limited in scope
  • May present early-stage or partial results
  • Emphasizes timeliness rather than completeness
Review/Survey Paper : Papers providing a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of a specific research field based on existing literature.

Purpose: To rapidly communicate concise research findings or emerging ideas.

Scope: Includes preliminary results, novel concepts, or practical implementations that can be effectively communicated in a shorter format

Key Characteristics:

  • Focused and limited in scope
  • May present early-stage or partial results
  • Emphasizes timeliness rather than completeness
Invited Paper : Papers submitted by invitation only, typically for special issues or selected topics organized by the journal.

Purpose: To publish papers submitted by invitation for special issues organized by the journal.

Scope: Limited to contributions requested by the editorial team for designated special issues or thematic sections.

Key Characteristics:

  • Submission by invitation only
  • Intended for special issues or selected topics
  • Subject to the journal’s peer review process
Correspondence : Brief communications addressing corrections or technical discussions related to previously published papers.

Purpose: To present brief technical communications, including corrections to or technical discussions on published papers.

Scope: Focuses on specific technical issues or clarifications.

Key Characteristics:

  • Concise and narrowly focused
  • Limited to two pages in final form
  • Not intended for full-length original research

Publication Fees

The manuscripts submitted from January 1, 2020 will be charged after acceptance for publication as follows.

  • Within 8 pages: USD 200 or KRW 200,000
  • 9 pages or more: USD 50 or KRW 50,000 per each page

※ All accepted manuscripts will be published in the journal after the payment of the publication fee. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the cancellation of publication. This policy has been in effect since January 1, 2020.

Pages Publication Fees
1 ~ 8 (up to page 8) USD 200 (or KRW 200,000)
9 ~ USD 50 (or KRW 50,000)  per each page

Fast Track Publication

The Fast Track Publication System is designed to expedite the review and publication process for urgent papers. This system allows authors to have their submissions reviewed and published more quickly than the standard process. Please note the following important details about the Fast Track system:

※ Fast Track publication slots are limited per issue and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Submission Guidelines for New Manuscripts:
    Fast Track requests will only be accommodated if there are available slots in the desired issue.
    ② When submitting a new manuscript, select the Fast Track option during the submission process.
    After submission, contact the journal's main email to request Fast Track processing. (inter@theieie.org)
    If you received the Acceptance notification at least two months prior to the issue's publication date, It can be guaranteed of publication on the issue you requested.
  • Requesting Fast Track for Already Submitted Manuscripts:
    Fast Track requests will only be accommodated if there are available slots in the desired issue.
    If you wish to switch an already submitted manuscript to Fast Track, contact the journal's main email with your request. (inter@theieie.org)
Pages Publication Fee for Fast Track
1 ~ 8 (up to page 8) USD 600 (or KRW 600,000)
9 ~ +USD 50 (or KRW 50,000) per each page

*The Fast Track Publication Fee includes the cost for expedited review, and no additional review fees will be required later.

  • Invoice Issuance: All authors will soon receive an invoice for the publication fee associated with their submissions.
  • Importance of Settlement: Failure to settle the publication fee may result in the cancellation of paper submissions.
  • No Refunds: Once the publication fee is settled, the editorial process will commence. Therefore, please be aware that refunds for publication fees are not feasible after payment.