Author Guidelines

We solicit research and experience papers as well as research-in-progress and practitioner reports in any of the technical areas listed under Scope & Topics.

Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers of minimum 10 pages (including tables, figures and references) in the single-column format (the template can be downloaded here). Papers will be accepted only by electronic submission or Online Submission through the CMT Conference Website. All submitted papers will be evaluated using a double-blind review process. Due to the double-blind review process, authors must ensure that their manuscript does not give any information about the author’s names, email, or affiliations. Each full registration for the conference will cover one paper.

Preparation of Contributions

Use the following files to prepare your contributions:

1. 2025 ICOBAR First Submission Template (Please Remove all Author’s Information)
2. 2025 ICOBAR Camera Ready Template
3. HOW-TO: Author Submission

• Please take note that the author’s composition cannot be changed. Once the submission process is completed, neither the author names nor their composition can be altered.
• Our policy sets a maximum limit of 20% without acknowledgement. The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in a paper (including but not limited to text, figures, images, code, editing and grammar enhancement) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgements section of any paper submitted.

Selection Process

After the submission deadline, each paper’s similarity score is checked. Papers with a high similarity score can not be accepted in our conference. Another important process is the review process by the reviewer. For each paper, a minimum of two reviewers are assigned to review it. The decision to accept a paper is based on the reviewer’s average score and comments. One person cannot submit more than 5 papers as an author or co-author.

Conference Policy

Papers that are accepted and presented on ICOBAR 2025 will be submitted for inclusion publication. ICOBAR reserves the right to exclude a paper from distributions after the conference, if the paper is not presented by the author at the conference and does not meet the ICOBAR Criteria.

NOTE: Please note that we use a double-blind review process, so the author’s name and affiliation must not written in the Submission paper. This is needed to ensure the fairness of the review process.

Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Generated Text

Our policy sets a maximum limit of 20% without acknowledgement. The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in a paper (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgements section of any paper submitted. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the paper that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content. The use of AI systems for editing and grammar enhancement is a common practice and, as such, is generally outside the intent of the above policy. In this case, disclosure, as noted above, is recommended.

ICOBAR 2025 Submission Checklist

To ensure a smooth submission process and maintain the high standards of the ICOBAR conference, authors are required to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Originality and Submission Policy

• Unpublished Work: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Withdrawal Policy: Manuscripts cannot be withdrawn after receiving reviewer comments. Violations will result in a two-year submission ban to ICOBAR, and any active manuscripts will be considered withdrawn.
• Author Composition: The list and order of authors are final upon submission and cannot be changed thereafter.

2. Authorship Limitations

• Paper Limit: Each author may contribute to a maximum of five papers.
• Author Count: Each paper can have up to eight authors.

3. Manuscript Formatting

• Title: Should be clear, contain no abbreviations, and not exceed 13 words.
• Template: Use the template for manuscript preparation.
• Length: Manuscripts must be minimum 10 pages.
• Language: All manuscripts must be written in full English and thoroughly proofread for grammatical accuracy.
• Scope: Ensure the topic aligns with the conference’s scope.

4. Abstract Requirements

• Word Count: Between 150 to 250 words.
• Structure: Include Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Keywords: Provide 4 to 6 relevant keywords.

5. References and Citations

• Quantity: Include at least 15 references.
• Quality: At least 80% of references should be from reputable international journals or conference proceedings.
• Style: Use Springer citation style and manage references with automatic citation tools.

6. Originality and Plagiarism

• Plagiarism Index: Must not exceed 15%. Papers exceeding this limit will be rejected.

7. AI-Generated Content

• Disclosure: Any use of AI-generated content (text, figures, images, code) must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section.
• Limit: AI-generated content should not exceed 20% of the manuscript.

8. Figures and Illustrations

• Quality: All figures must be high-resolution.
• Language: Information within images must be in English. If not, provide English annotations.