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Submission Guidelines

A step-by-step guide for GURPC members on how to write, review, and publish research papers in reputed journals and conferences.

Publication Process

1

Choose Your Research Topic

Select a topic aligned with your department and interests. Consult with GURPC advisors or faculty mentors for guidance on feasibility and novelty.

2

Form Your Research Team

Collaborate with fellow GURPC members or form a cross-departmental group. Use the Groups feature (after login) to find collaborators.

3

Draft & Structure Your Paper

Follow the standard structure: Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References. Use LaTeX or Word templates provided by your target journal.

4

Internal Peer Review

Submit your draft to GURPC's internal review panel. Attend a peer review session where members provide constructive feedback before external submission.

5

Select a Journal or Conference

Browse our curated Conferences & Journals directory to find the best venue for your work. Consider impact factor, indexing, scope, and deadlines.

6

Submit & Track

Submit through the journal/conference portal. Track your submission status and respond to reviewer comments promptly. GURPC mentors can help with revisions.

Formatting Requirements

File FormatPDF or DOCX (check journal requirements)
Citation StyleIEEE, APA, or as specified by the target journal
Plagiarism CheckMust be below 15% (use Turnitin or iThenticate)
Abstract Length150–300 words
Paper Length4,000–8,000 words (varies by journal)
Figures & TablesHigh resolution (300 DPI minimum), properly captioned
ReferencesMinimum 20 recent references (last 5 years preferred)
LanguageEnglish — proofread or use Grammarly/QuillBot

Important Notes

  • All submissions must be original work. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection and possible disciplinary action.
  • List “Green University of Bangladesh” as your affiliation. Include GURPC acknowledgment where appropriate.
  • Get approval from your faculty supervisor before submitting to any external journal or conference.
  • Predatory journals are strictly prohibited. Always verify journals using the DOAJ or Beall's List before submission.
  • GURPC can assist with APC (Article Processing Charges) for approved publications — contact the coordinator.

Recommended Journals

GUB Journal of Science and Engineering

Recommended

Best for first-time authors — GUB's own journal accepts student research.

Publisher: Green University of Bangladesh·
Google Scholar
DOAJ

IEEE Access

Recommended

Open-access, high impact factor (3.476). Good for CSE/SWE/AI/EEE papers.

Publisher: IEEE·
Scopus
Web of Science
IEEE Xplore
·Visit

Heliyon (Cell Press / Elsevier)

Open access, rapid review. Accepts a wide range of research fields.

Publisher: Elsevier·
Scopus
Web of Science
PubMed
·Visit

MDPI Sensors

Great for hardware/IoT-focused research papers.

Publisher: MDPI·
Scopus
Web of Science
·Visit

Elsevier Energy Reports

Ideal for EEE department energy-related research.

Publisher: Elsevier·
Scopus
Web of Science
·Visit

Need Help With Your Submission?

GURPC coordinators and advisors are here to guide you through every step — from topic selection to final publication.