Paper Submission FAQs

Researchers, academics, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and technical specialists working in relevant areas of nuclear energy may explore paper-submission opportunities. The final eligibility criteria will be specified in the official Call for Papers.

Yes. Industry professionals are encouraged to look out for the Call for Papers and assess whether their technical experience, research, project insights, or industry studies align with the announced topics. Practical contributions addressing engineering challenges, manufacturing, quality assurance, technology development, and supply-chain issues can be valuable to industry discussions.

Representatives of MSMEs, startups, manufacturers, technology companies, EPC organisations, and service providers can explore opportunities to contribute, subject to the submission guidelines. Submissions should offer meaningful technical, research, or industry insights rather than serve primarily as advertisements for products or services.

Students, research scholars, faculty members, and academic researchers can explore submission opportunities. Eligibility, co-author requirements, and any special provisions for student contributors will be specified in the official Call for Papers.

International researchers, academics, engineers, and industry professionals can explore opportunities to submit papers, subject to the official submission guidelines. The forum welcomes industry knowledge exchange and international perspectives relevant to nuclear energy development and collaboration.

The final subject areas will be confirmed in the official Call for Papers. Potential areas of interest include:

• Nuclear reactor technologies and engineering.
• Nuclear-grade materials and manufacturing.
• Nuclear supply-chain development and localisation.
• Quality assurance and supplier qualification.
• Nuclear safety, reliability, and engineering analysis.
• Small modular reactors and advanced reactor technologies.
• Instrumentation, control, automation, and digitalisation.
• Nuclear fuel-cycle technologies.
• Project engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Waste management and decommissioning.
• Indigenous technology development and innovation.
• Workforce development and nuclear engineering skills.
• Investment, industrial collaboration, and ecosystem development.

Authors should first check the official Call for Papers for its scope and thematic requirements. If a proposed topic is relevant to nuclear energy but does not clearly fit a listed category, authors should contact the organisers for clarification before submitting.

Acceptance will depend on the published criteria and review process.

The paper-submission process, official submission link, required documents, and important dates will be announced by the organisers. Authors should follow the instructions in the official Call for Papers and submit their work through the designated channel.

The official announcement date and submission schedule have not yet been confirmed in the information available for this FAQ. Prospective authors should follow India Nuclear Forum’s official communication channels for updates.

The submission deadline will be specified in the official Call for Papers. Authors should plan sufficient time to prepare their manuscripts, verify technical details, obtain necessary organisational approvals, and complete the submission process before the deadline.

The organisers will specify the manuscript format, structure, length, file type, and other submission requirements in the official guidelines. Authors should use the prescribed template, if provided, and ensure that their submissions comply with the instructions.

The required information will be specified in the official submission guidelines. Authors should be prepared to provide details such as the paper title, author names, institutional or organisational affiliations, corresponding author’s contact information, abstract, keywords, and manuscript. Additional declarations or supporting documents may be required under the final guidelines.

Whether abstract-only submissions will be accepted, or whether a full manuscript must be submitted initially, will be specified in the Call for Papers. Authors should follow the announced submission stages and deadlines.

If abstract submission is required, authors should clearly describe the subject, objective, approach, key findings or technical contribution, and relevance to the selected topic. The abstract should accurately represent the proposed paper and comply with the word limit and formatting requirements specified by the organisers.

Authors can explore submitting technical case studies, engineering assessments, research findings, and industry experience, provided these meet the scope and requirements of the Call for Papers. Submissions should explain the problem addressed, the approach adopted, the findings or lessons learned, and their relevance to the nuclear energy sector. Authors must obtain any necessary permissions before disclosing confidential, proprietary, or restricted information.

Submissions based on ongoing work may be considered if permitted by the Call for Papers. Authors should clearly distinguish established findings from preliminary results and ensure that the paper meets the announced technical and editorial requirements.

The eligibility of previously published work, conference papers, or manuscripts under consideration elsewhere will depend on the rules specified in the Call for Papers. Authors should disclose relevant publication history and obtain clarification from the organisers if the guidelines are unclear.

The number of submissions permitted per author or corresponding author will be specified in the official guidelines. Authors considering multiple submissions should check any restrictions before submitting.

Co-authored papers may be submitted in accordance with the official guidelines. All listed authors should have made an appropriate contribution to the work and agree to the submission. The submitting author should ensure that the author details and affiliations are accurate.

The organisers will specify whether revisions are permitted, how revised manuscripts should be submitted, and the applicable deadlines. Authors should follow any instructions provided during the review process and avoid submitting multiple versions unless requested.

The review procedure and selection criteria will be announced by the organisers. Depending on the process adopted, submissions may be assessed for relevance to the forum, technical quality, originality, clarity, practical significance, and alignment with the event’s objectives.

The review arrangements and the individuals or committees responsible for evaluation will be announced by the organisers. Authors should refer to the official guidelines for information about the review process.

The organisers will communicate the outcome of the review through the contact details provided during submission. Authors should monitor their email and follow any instructions regarding acceptance, revisions, registration, and presentation.

The review schedule and acceptance-notification dates will be specified in the Call for Papers. Authors should consult the official timeline when planning their submissions and travel.

The organisers will specify whether papers may be accepted subject to revision and whether revised manuscripts will undergo further review. Authors should address any requested changes within the stipulated timeframe.

The procedure for seeking clarification or reconsideration, if available, will be determined by the organisers. Authors should follow the official communication process and any applicable deadlines.

The relationship between paper acceptance and presentation allocation will be explained in the official Call for Papers. Authors should check whether acceptance covers an oral presentation, poster presentation, publication consideration, or another contribution format. These outcomes should not be assumed unless confirmed by the organisers.

Presentation arrangements for accepted papers will be specified by the organisers. The official notification will explain the applicable presentation format, scheduling, and author participation requirements.

The available presentation formats will be announced as part of the paper-submission guidelines and programme. Authors should follow the instructions provided with their acceptance notification.

Presentation duration, question-and-answer time, and session arrangements will be specified by the organisers. Presenters should prepare their material according to the instructions issued for their session.

Presentation templates, slide specifications, file formats, and submission deadlines, if applicable, will be communicated to accepted presenters. Authors should use the prescribed format where provided and ensure that their presentations are ready before the event.

Whether in-person attendance is mandatory and whether remote presentations will be permitted will be specified by the organisers. Authors should review the presentation requirements before confirming their participation.

Substitution or presentation by a co-author will be subject to the event’s author and presenter policies. Authors should obtain approval from the organisers where required and ensure that the designated presenter completes all registration and presentation formalities.

The registration requirements for accepted authors and presenters will be stated in the official guidelines. Authors should not assume that paper acceptance automatically includes delegate registration, event access, travel support, or accommodation.

The availability and type of certificates for authors and presenters have not yet been confirmed in the information available for this FAQ. Please refer to the official author guidelines or acceptance notification for details.

Publication arrangements, if any, will be announced by the organisers. Authors should consult the official guidelines for information about conference proceedings, publication formats, eligibility, and any applicable editorial or technical review requirements.

Journal publication, indexing, and arrangements with any external publisher have not been confirmed. Authors should rely only on official announcements and should not assume that acceptance at INEF 2027 guarantees journal publication, indexing, or inclusion in a particular database.

The availability of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) or other publication identifiers has not been confirmed. Any such arrangements will be communicated by the organisers or the designated publisher, if applicable.

Copyright ownership, publication rights, licensing, and permissions will be governed by the terms specified in the official submission guidelines. Authors should review these terms carefully before submitting their work.

This will depend on the applicable publication terms, copyright arrangements, and any restrictions associated with conference proceedings or external publishers. Authors should review the relevant policies before submitting the same or substantially similar work elsewhere.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are authorised for external disclosure. Do not include classified, export-controlled, commercially confidential, personal, or otherwise restricted information without the necessary authorisation. Authors should follow their organisation’s disclosure and intellectual property policies. Any additional confidentiality or data-handling arrangements applicable to the submission process will be specified by the organisers.

Any submission fee, review fee, or related charge will be specified in the official Call for Papers. Authors should consult the published terms before submitting.

The registration requirements for accepted authors and presenters will be stated in the official guidelines. Paper acceptance should not be assumed to include free registration or other event benefits unless expressly confirmed by the organisers.

Travel, accommodation, and other financial support for authors or presenters have not been confirmed. Authors should check the official terms and plan their participation accordingly.

International authors should contact the organisers to enquire about invitation letters or other event-related documentation, subject to the applicable procedures and eligibility requirements. Visa approval remains subject to the relevant authorities.

The organisers will determine the applicable policies for author withdrawal, presenter substitution, and non-attendance. Authors should notify the organising team as early as possible if they cannot fulfil the presentation requirements.

Withdrawal procedures and any applicable deadlines will be specified by the organisers. Authors should contact the designated submission team if they need to withdraw a manuscript.

For questions concerning the Call for Papers, submission procedure, eligibility, or technical requirements, contact the INEF 2027 organising team through its official communication channels.

Please include the proposed paper title, subject area, and a brief description of your enquiry.

• General event enquiries

Authors should use the official submission platform or contact channel specified in the Call for Papers. When making an enquiry, include the submission reference, paper title, corresponding author’s name, and the issue requiring assistance.

The Call for Papers, submission deadlines, guidelines, acceptance notifications, and presentation instructions will be communicated through official India Nuclear Forum channels and the designated submission platform, where applicable. Authors should refer to the latest official announcement for confirmed dates and requirements.