Submission

The SBE25 Tokyo conference welcomes submissions from all sectors, including academia, industry, and the community. Accepted abstracts will allow authors the option to submit either an extended abstract (up to 2 pages) or a full paper (up to 10 pages).

Full papers that pass the review process and are presented at the conference will be published in the online open-access journal IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, complete with DOI and indexing in Scopus and Web of Science. Extended abstracts will not be published in the journal.

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

• Length: The abstract should not exceed 2000 characters (approx. 300 words).
• Structure: Please include the following sections in your abstract:
  1. Research Background
  2. Objectives
  3. Methods
  4. Results and Discussion
  Please present your results with as much specificity as possible to support an effective review process.

Extended Abstract Submission Guidelines:

Upon acceptance of your abstract, you may submit an extended abstract (up to 2 pages). Please note that extended abstracts will not be included in the online open-access journal. This option provides a concise summary of your work for presentation without committing to a full-length paper.

For detailed submission instructions, please refer to the guideline.
Please ensure that your submission adheres to the style guide provided at Style Guide.

When preparing your extended abstract, please use the designated template. Download it here: template_extended_abstract.

Full Paper Submission Guidelines:

As an alternative to an extended abstract, accepted authors may submit a full paper (up to 10 pages). Accepted full papers will be published in the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, with an assigned DOI. This journal is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, enhancing the visibility and academic impact of your work.

For detailed submission instructions, please refer to the guideline.
Please ensure that your submission adheres to the style guide provided at Style Guide.

When preparing your full paper, please use the designated template. Download it here: template_full_paper.

Submission Requirements:

When submitting your abstract, extended abstract, or full paper, you will be asked to:

1. Select Submission Category:
   Choose the category that most closely aligns with your research from the submission categories list presented on the Aims and Scope page.
2. Identify Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
   Indicate which SDGs are most closely related to your research to better align your work with global sustainability objectives.
3. Indicate Conference Themes:
   Specify which of the conference themes your research contributes to:
   • Theme 1: Whole life carbon neutralization and reduction of other environmental loads.
   • Theme 2: Health and well-being promotion and improvement of environmental quality.

Important Notes:

When submitting your abstract, extended abstract, or full paper, please note the following:

• Clarify the relevance to the international conference's main theme, the Sustainable Built Environment. In particular, be mindful of the connection with Buildings and Cities and Communities.
• We invite submissions of papers that are academically and practically valuable. Please refrain from submissions that are overly focused on commercial promotion of specific companies, products, or services.
• Only one full paper per person will be accepted for publication in the online open-access journal.

Important Dates:

• Full paper/Extended abstract Deadline: April 16

Please keep the submission deadline in mind, as we cannot accept submissions after the deadline.

Submission Form:

The full paper/extended abstract submission form is currently under preparation. Once it is ready, the submission buttons below will be activated.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and engaging with your innovative ideas and findings. Your contribution will be instrumental in advancing sustainable practices and enhancing the built environment to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Note: The contents provided on this page may be subject to change without notice.