Peer review declaration

Abstract

All papers published in this volume of Journal of Physics: Conference Series have been peer reviewed through processes administered by the Editors. Reviews were conducted by expert referees to the professional and scientific standards expected of a proceedings journal published by IOP Publishing.• Type of peer review: Single-blind / Double-blind / Triple-blind / Open / Other (please describe) An international scientific committee selected papers corresponding to the following criteria: a paper should have more than 8 pages and contain new scientific results, which are in the thematic area of the conference. Next, each selected paper underwent scientific peer review and technical check. The type of peer review was double-blind scientific peer review. At least 3 reviewers from different scientific organizations participated in the review of one paper. In case of disagreement between the reviewers, additional reviewers were involved. All papers are also checked for plagiarism, image quality and quality of the English language.• Conference submission management system: Open Journal System• Number of submissions received: 1240• Number of submissions sent for review: 1157• Number of submissions accepted: 493 Acceptance Rate (Number of Submissions Accepted / Number of Submissions Received X 100): 39.75• Average number of reviews per paper: 3 reviewers per paper• Total number of reviewers involved: 132• Any additional info on review process: Contact person for queries: Name: Vera MurgulAffiliation: Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, RussiaEmail: vera.murgul@mail.ru