Paper Submission & Guidelines

Call for Papers

Researchers, academics, industry practitioners, government agencies, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and postgraduate students are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers, case studies, technical papers, and industry best practices related to the conference themes.

Accepted Submission Types

  • Full Research Papers

  • Short Papers

  • Industry Case Studies

  • Technical & Innovation Papers

  • Work-in-Progress Papers

  • Posters (Optional)

Conference Tracks

Submissions should align with one or more of the following themes:

  1. Blue Economy Development

  2. Blue Carbon & Climate Resilience

  3. Renewable Energy & Smart Mobility

  4. Digital Transformation & Smart Infrastructure

  5. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development

Submission Guidelines

  • Original and unpublished work only.

  • Papers must be written in English.

  • Paper length: 6–8 pages (including references).

  • Follow the official conference paper template.

  • All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review.

  • At least one author must register and present the accepted paper.

  • Accepted papers will be included in the Conference Proceedings (subject to compliance with publication requirements).

Review Criteria

  • Originality and novelty

  • Scientific and technical quality

  • Relevance to conference themes

  • Practical significance and impact

  • Clarity of presentation

  • Quality of methodology and results

Presentation Format

  • Oral Presentation

  • Poster Presentation (selected papers)

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission: 5 September 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: 15 September 2026

  • Camera-Ready Paper: 25 September 2026

  • Author Registration: 25 September 2026

  • Conference: 30 September 2026

Paper Submission Portal

Website: https://www.sabahbebc.org
Email: info@sabahbebc.org

Publication Opportunities

Selected high-quality papers may be recommended for publication in:

  • Indexed Conference Proceedings

  • Scopus-indexed journals (subject to journal review)

  • Special Issues with collaborating journals (where applicable)

Author Checklist

✓ Original and unpublished manuscript
✓ Follow conference template and formatting guidelines
✓ Complete online submission before the deadline
✓ Address reviewers' comments for camera-ready submission
✓ Register and present at the conference to qualify for publication

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