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ENGINEERING·Intelligent Grid, a peer-reviewed international journal, aims to foster impactful research that advances both scientific understanding and engineering solutions in smart grids and new-generation power systems for a sustainable energy future.
A checklist of requirements for submission to ENGINEERING·Intelligent Grid is provided below to save time from scanning the whole guide and to help re-check before submission.
Item | Requirement |
Type of Paper | Research full paper:5000–8000 words Letter:≤ 2000 words |
Title | Concise and informative. Avoid abbreviations and formulae where possible |
Abstract | 150–250 words. |
Highlights | 3–5 bullet points. Each ≤ 85 characters including spaces. |
Figure | High resolution: minimum 300 dpi for color/grayscale images and 600 dpi for line art/bitmaps. |
Table | Editable text, not as images. |
Conclusion | Should not contain citations. |
Citations & References | Digital coding style. Group citations separated by comma or connected by hyphen. References listed in citation order. Journal names spelled out in full. An Endnote style file is provided. |
Units | SI units preferred. Use “mol·L⁻¹” style. “ppb” or “ppm” is not acceptable. |
Copyright | (a) Authors must ensure all cited figures/tables are free from copyright infringement. |
Numbering | Each section, sub-section, figure, table and equation should be numbered. |
Map | Not encouraged due to time required for audit in accordance with publication laws and rules. |
File Size | ≤ 40 MB for plagiarism check. |
The following types of articles can be submitted to the journal:
RESEARCH ARTICLE (up to ~8000 words, including 3~5 keywords, an abstract, an introduction, main body, brief subheadings, a conclusion, figures or tables, and references.) are original, unpublished primary research in intelligent grid.
REVIEW. Comprehensive and critical overviews of specific topics within intelligent grid, summarizing recent progress, identifying challenges, and outlining future research directions. Reviews can up to ~10000 words, including 3~5 keywords, an abstract, an introduction, main body, brief subheadings, an outlook, figures or tables, and references.
LETTER. Concise and timely reports of significant and urgent findings. Letters should not exceed 2000 words and must represent complete and independent research contributions rather than preliminary results.
FEATURE COLUMNS (1000~2000 words)
COMMENTARY: Focused opinions on hot topics, policy issues, or technological challenges in intelligent grid.
PERSPECTIVE: Forward-looking articles providing new insights into emerging trends or frontier topics.
NEWS/EDITORIAL/HIGHLIGHTS: Invited content addressing major developments and academic milestones in the field.
Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data must be represented accurately. Articles must contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work.
b. Data access and retention
Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.
c. Originality and plagiarism
Authors must ensure they have written entirely original works. Plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical behavior and is unacceptable.
d. Concurrent publication
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently is unethical. Manuscripts must not have been published elsewhere in substantially similar form.
e. Acknowledgement of sources
Proper acknowledgement of the work of others must always be given. Information obtained privately must not be used without explicit written permission.
f. Authorship of the article
Authorship should be limited to those who made significant contributions. All co-authors must have approved the final version and agreed to its submission.
g. Hazards and human or animal subjects
If the work involves unusual hazards or the use of animal/human subjects, this must be clearly identified, along with statements of compliance with ethical guidelines and institutional approvals.
h. Fundamental errors in published work
Authors are obligated to promptly notify the journal of any significant error in their published work and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction.
Conflicts of Interest
All submissions must include disclosure of any financial or personal relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest.
Copyright Statement
All articles published in ENGINEERING·Intelligent Grid are open access under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License. Copyright remains with the authors. A signed copyright statement is required upon acceptance.
Preparation of Electronic Versions & Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font with default margins. Include line numbers and page numbers (starting with the title page as page 1).
Submission proceeds totally online via the journal's submission system (URL to be determined). Original source files are required. Correspondence is conducted by email.
Submission Requirements
a. Cover letter
A cover letter must accompany each submission, indicating the corresponding author's contact details and affiliations for all authors. Suggest the names and contact details of three potential reviewers (at least two international reviewers for contributors from China). The editors are not obliged to use these suggestions.
b. Research highlights
3 to 5 bullet points conveying the core findings. Each bullet point ≤ 85 characters (including spaces).
c. Manuscript for research full article
Required components: Title, Running title, Author names and affiliations, Highlights, Abstract, Keywords, Graphical Abstract, Main text (Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions), Acknowledgements, References, Figure captions, Tables.
d. Manuscript for review articles
Should be divided into logical sections with an extensive reference list. Authors are strongly advised to contact the editors prior to submission to discuss the topic's suitability.
Manuscript Components: Detailed Specifications
a. Title
Explicit, descriptive, and brief (no more than 20 words). Avoid abbreviations.
b. Running title
Short version of the title (maximum 80 characters including space).
c. Author names and affiliations
Provide full names, affiliations (with full postal address and country), and clearly indicate the corresponding author with complete contact details.
d. Highlights
3 to 5 bullet points (max 85 chars each) summarizing the core findings.
e. Graphical abstract
Mandatory. A concise, pictorial summary submitted as a separate file.
Size: Minimum 6 cm (h) × 11 cm (w) at 300 dpi.
Format: TIFF, EPS, PDF, or MS Office files.
Content: Clear visual flow; minimal text/clutter; no additional “Graphical Abstract” label within the image.
f. Abstract
Concise and factual, 150-250 words. States purpose, principal results, and major conclusions. Avoid references and abbreviations where possible.
g. Keywords and speciality
Provide up to 6 keywords after the abstract. Select at least 3 specialties during online submission.
h. Text structure
Introduction: State objectives and provide adequate background.
Material and methods: Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility.
Results: Present clear and relevant results.
Discussion: Explore the significance of results, integrating them into the broader context.
Conclusions: Summarize primary conclusions in words.
i. Tables
Number with Roman numerals (Table I, Table II) and provide a title.
Define abbreviations in footnotes.
Submit each table on a separate page.
j. Figures
Number consecutively as Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc.
Ensure high quality, sharp, and good contrast.
Submit in native formats (e.g., Origin, Excel, TIFF, EPS) as separate files, not embedded in text.
Maps:Must be based on authorized standard maps and comply with national publishing regulations.
k. Formulae and equations
Typewritten, with symbols clearly identified. Use “Eq.” or “Eqs.” for abbreviation within text. Consider a Nomenclature section after the abstract if many symbols are used.
l. Supplementary materials
May be submitted if essential to the paper's scientific integrity (e.g., large datasets, additional graphics). Subject to peer review and file size limits.
Acknowledgements
List contributions, credits, and financial support. Obtain permission to include names of individuals.
Declare conflicts of interest and confirm compliance with all relevant ethical guidelines and institutional approvals.
Citations and references
In-text: Numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals in brackets, e.g., [1], [2, 3], [5-7].
Reference List: Listed in citation order. Journal names in full and italic. Volume numbers in bold.
Example (Journal): Author A, Author B. Title of article. Journal Name, Year, Volume(Issue): Page range.
Example (Book): Author A, Author B. Title of Book. Edition. City: Publisher, Year: Page range.
Example (Conference): Author A. Title of paper. In: Proceedings of the Name of Conference. City: Publisher, Year: Page range.
Example (Electronic Source/Code): Author A. Title of the website/software. URL (accessed on Date).
Notification, Proofreading and Production
The corresponding author will be notified of acceptance. Proofs will be sent and must be returned within 48 hours. Corrections at this stage are limited to typographical errors; no new information can be inserted.