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ISLPED 2020: An Experience of Virtual Conference during COVID-19 Time.
1Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceSyracuse University Syracuse NY 13104 USA.
IEEE Design & Test
|May 18, 2022
Summary
The International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (ISLPED) saw a 25% decrease in submissions due to COVID-19. Despite challenges, the conference maintained its usual acceptance rates for regular and poster papers.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted academic conferences globally.
- Stay-at-home orders affected submission timelines and participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the submission statistics and review process for the International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (ISLPED) in 2020.
- To analyze the impact of the global pandemic on conference submissions and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Data collection on paper submissions, author origins, and acceptance rates.
- Online review process facilitated by virtual meeting platforms.
- Analysis of submission trends compared to previous years.
Main Results:
- 123 legitimate full paper submissions received, a 25% decrease from the prior year.
- Submissions primarily originated from America (57%), Asia (26%), and Europe (16%).
- 30 regular papers accepted (23% acceptance rate) and 12 poster papers (34% acceptance rate), consistent with the previous year's rates.
Conclusions:
- The conference successfully adapted its review process to an online format amidst the pandemic.
- Despite a reduction in submissions, the quality and acceptance rates remained comparable to previous years.
- ISLPED demonstrated resilience in maintaining its academic standards during unprecedented global circumstances.
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