The Conference Program Committee of 8th International Conference on Energy and Environment - CIEM 2017 invites researchers, practitioners and students worldwide to submit papers for consideration to be presented at the conference. Submitted papers must be original work with no substantially overlap with papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or conference with proceedings.
The papers are invited on all topics related to energy sector and especially for the topics below:

- Environmental Impact

- Smart Cities

- Hydro Power Engineering

- Nuclear Power Engineering

- Renewable Energies

- Power Systems & Smart Grids

- Energy Efficiency

- Fluid Mechanics and Applications

- Fossil Fuels Clean Technologies

Abstract submission

Prospective authors should submit their extended abstracts (2 pages, single column, maximum of 3000 characters) by e-mail to the address: ciem2017.energ@gmail.com until 20th April 2017. The Abstract Template can be found at Downloads Section.

The suggested structural guidelines for abstracts are:
1. Title: The title should be short, however, reflective to the paper contents and objectives. Titles need not be too descriptive nor be very specific.
2. Introduction and Purpose: A paragraph introducing the topic, and highlighting its importance. The introduction may summarize the previous research or related experience (Literature search). The introduction should end with a clear statement of the objective or research question of the paper or presentation. A statement such as “In this paper/presentation we introduce a model for …”, or “In this paper/presentation we report on our experience in …”, etc.
3. Methodology: A paragraph describing the approach/methodology used to achieve the paper objectives. This may include, model, analysis, survey, experience, interviews, etc.
4. Findings: A paragraph summarizing the findings resulting from applying the methodology or approach. Statements such as “We achieve xx% reduction in …” is suitable.
5. Closing: A paragraph or statement stating the relevance, contribution and benefits of the paper or presentation to the conference theme, related subthemes (Topics) and conference attendees. Recommended actions, extensions, expansions of the study, etc. may be included in this paragraph.

The criteria for evaluating Abstract suitability to CIEM 2017 include:

1. Relevance to the conference topics and/or conference theme (value of the paper to the conference attendees)
2. Contribution to the field of Technology, Innovation and Management
3. The research methodology or approach followed
4. The findings, results or outcome of the research/application
5. Abstract structure
6. Proper use of the English language

Authors will be advised via email of acceptance or rejection of the Abstract by 30 April 2017.

Full papers

Authors whose Abstracts are accepted for presentation will be requested to provide the full paper by 15 June 2017 in accordance with the procedures outlined in Submit Paper section.
The Full papers, maximum length five (5) pages, must be prepared according to the template, see Downloads Section.
 
Full papers must be submitted to the on-line submission and review site. The submission site will open on 1 March 2017.

The paper review process is double-blinded  (Remove authors’ names and affiliations from the paper). Each paper is reviewed by at least two expert reviewers of the International Scientific Committee.

Authors will be advised via email of acceptance or rejection of the paper by 30 June 2017. Once the paper reviewed, every author will be able to view the reviewers’ comments. If revisions are required, authors will be notified prior to that date.

The Final Paper (Camera-ready) version must be submitted by 31 August 2017.

The working language of the conference is English, which will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussions.