Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal. If an explanation is needed, it should be provided in the Comments to the Editor field.
- The submission file is in an accepted format: OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect.
- URLs have been provided for references where available.
- The text is formatted in double columns, uses 9-point Calibri font, and uses italics rather than underlining (except for URL addresses). All illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, not at the end.
- The manuscript follows the stylistic and bibliographic requirements described in the Author Guidelines below.
- A list of at least three proposed reviewers has been uploaded separately. Suggested reviewers must not be affiliated with the same institution as the authors and must have no existing personal or professional relationship with the authors.
- If submitting to a peer-reviewed section, the blind review instructions have been followed.
Research articles
Research articles in this field present original discoveries related to renewable energy, smart grid technology, energy efficiency and management, and related areas. These articles typically include a well-defined research question, detailed methodologies, results presentation, and conclusions. They should also offer a clear and coherent exploration of the research findings, emphasizing their significance and contributions to the field of study. Research articles in this field present original discoveries related to renewable energy, smart grid technology, energy efficiency and management, and related areas. These articles typically include a well-defined research question, detailed methodologies, results presentation, and conclusions. They should also offer a clear and coherent exploration of the research findings, emphasizing their significance and contributions to the field of study. The average length of a research article typically ranges between 6,000 and 8,000 words. Please note that this word count excludes the title, abstract, keywords, acknowledgments, and references.
Review articles
Review articles synthesize existing research on renewable energy, smart grid technology, energy efficiency, and related areas. They analyze studies, highlight trends, evaluate methodologies, and identify knowledge gaps. These articles offer comprehensive overviews of the field, suggest future research directions, and emphasize the importance of renewable energy and smart grid technologies. Systematic reviews are also welcome. Longer manuscripts are acceptable if their content is critical and relevant. The average length of a review article typically ranges between 8,000 and 10,000 words. Please note that this word count excludes the title, abstract, keywords, acknowledgments, and references.
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- All proprietary rights other than copyright.
- The right to re-use all or part of the manuscript in their own future work.
The right to reproduce the manuscript for personal use or for use within their company or institution, provided that: prior permission is obtained from RAST; the source and RAST copyright notice are clearly indicated; and copies are not offered for sale.
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