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) 1st phase, abstracts: double-blind peer review (2 scientific committee members and discussion by programming committee).2nd phase, papers: single-blind peer review (1-2 peer reviewers plus editors).• Conference submission management system: ConfTool• Number of submissions received: 1st phase, abstracts: 5012nd phase, papers: 305• Number of submissions sent for review: 1st phase, abstracts: 5002nd phase, papers: 305• Number of submissions accepted: 1st phase, abstracts: 4192nd phase, papers: 285• Acceptance Rate (Number of Submissions Accepted / Number of Submissions Received × 100): 1st phase, abstracts: 83.6%2nd phase, papers: 93.4%• Average number of reviews per paper: 1.1 (not counting associate editors’ often thorough reviewing)• Total number of reviewers involved: 136• Any additional info on review process: Authors were given the possibility to revise papers up to two times. Much effort went into finding reviewers with expertise in the topic discussed.Editors carefully checked the papers, added their requests to the reviewers’ where necessary and verified corrections.• Contact person for queries: Name : Barbara Smith, Coordinating Editor, barbara.smith@epfl.chAffiliation: EPFL Smart Living Lab