Conference or journal?
| Conference | Journal | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to decision | 4–10 weeks | 2–12 months |
| Length | 4–8 pages | 8–20 pages |
| Presentation | Yes, at the event (online or in person) | No |
| Good for | Final year students, quick feedback | PG students, higher studies |
Indexing in plain words
- Scopus and Web of Science: databases that list quality-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
- IEEE Xplore: where IEEE conference proceedings appear
- UGC CARE: the list Indian universities use to check journals for academic requirements
- Check indexing on the database itself, not only on the journal's website
Step by step
- Finish the project and collect real results
- Shortlist 3 venues in your field and check their scope
- Read the call for papers: deadline, template, page limit, fees
- Write the paper in the venue's template
- Run a similarity check and fix flagged text
- Submit and keep the submission ID
- Reply to every reviewer comment point by point
- After acceptance: final version, copyright form, registration
- Present the paper if it is a conference
How to spot a predatory journal
- Promises acceptance or publication within days
- Asks for payment before review
- Scope covers every subject
- Indexing claims you cannot verify on Scopus or Web of Science
- Spam emails inviting you to publish
- No real editorial board or peer review details
Original, human-written work
Reviewers and similarity tools flag copied and machine-generated text. Write in your own words from your own data, cite every source, and run a similarity and AI-content check before submitting. Many venues now ask authors to declare any AI use.
FAQs
Can a diploma or B.E student publish in IEEE?
Yes. Many IEEE-sponsored conferences in India accept student papers if the work is sound and written well. Your guide is usually a co-author.
How much does publishing cost?
Conferences charge a registration fee and some journals charge an article processing charge (APC). Legitimate venues ask only after acceptance; many reputable journals charge nothing.
How long does it take?
Conferences usually decide within 1–3 months; journals can take several months, including revisions.
Does Project Buddyy guarantee publication?
No. Acceptance depends on peer review. We help you write an honest, well-formatted paper and choose a legitimate venue; see <a href="/research-paper-support">research paper support</a>.
Last reviewed: 2026-11-07. Always follow the format your own department gives you.