This FAQ provides answers to common questions regarding submissions, reviews, camera-ready preparation, presentations, and opportunities at ICAD. All information is subject to official announcements and deadlines published on the conference website and CMT portal.

1. Submission
Q: Are supplementary files required for ICAD submissions, and what does the “Supplementary File Not Uploaded” message mean?
A: Supplementary files are optional. Only the main manuscript in PDF format is required. The message “Supplementary File Not Uploaded” simply indicates that no optional files were provided. No further action is needed unless supplementary material was intended.
Q: What happens if a submission extension has been granted but the system does not allow uploading?
A: The CMT system automatically locks after the official deadline. Any extension must be coordinated with the program chairs so that system access is enabled. Authors receiving an extension should contact the program chair or technical support immediately if the portal remains closed.

2. Review & Notifications
Q: What are the possible outcomes of the review process?
A: The review process may result in three outcomes: acceptance, rejection, or conditional acceptance. Conditionally accepted papers require authors to address reviewer comments. These revisions are then re-evaluated before a final decision is issued.
Q: When are final decisions communicated for revised papers?
A: Revised submissions undergo an additional review to verify that reviewer feedback has been addressed. Final decisions are released prior to the camera-ready deadline.
Q: What should be done if the paper decision has not been received after the official notification date?
A: Review timelines may vary, especially for longer or complex submissions. Authors are advised not to contact the chairs directly regarding delayed decisions. All authors will be notified through the CMT system or by the program chairs once reviews are complete.

3. Camera-Ready Submission
Q: What steps follow after submitting the camera-ready version?
A: After the camera-ready file is uploaded and verified for formatting compliance, the next step is to complete author registration. Once registration is confirmed, the paper will be forwarded to IEEE for inclusion in the official proceedings.
Q: Why is the option to upload a camera-ready submission not visible in the CMT portal?
A: The upload option becomes available only after a paper is updated to “Accepted” status. For conditionally accepted papers, the option appears once revisions are approved.

4. Presentation Policies
Q: Is remote presentation allowed if no authors are able to attend in person?
A: Remote presentation may be permitted in exceptional cases, particularly for international authors. Approval must be obtained in advance from the program chairs.
Q: Are poster presentations included in the IEEE proceedings?
A: Accepted papers presented as posters are included in the proceedings provided that all formatting and registration requirements are met. The poster session at the conference itself is for presentation purposes only and does not constitute separate publication.

5. Awards
Q: Will a best paper award be given?
A: Yes. Among the accepted papers, the program committee will select one or more outstanding contributions for the Best Paper Award. The award is announced during the conference and includes a formal prize.

6. Publication
Q: Will my paper be published and where?
A: It depends. All accepted and presented papers that meet IEEE’s publication standards will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore. Once published in IEEE Xplore, the papers are typically indexed in SCOPUS, consistent with IEEE’s standard indexing practices.