IEEE Electrification Magazine

About IEEE Electrification Magazine

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IEEE Electrification Magazine is a quarterly magazine dedicated to disseminating information on all matters related to microgrids onboard electric vehicles, ships, trains, planes, and off-grid applications, including electrification of remote communities and decarbonization strategies. Microgrids refer to electric networks in a car, a ship, a plane or an electric train, which have a limited number of sources and multiple types of loads as well as off-grid applications that include small scale multi-carrier energy systems supplying electricity and heat in areas away from high voltage power networks. Feature articles in the magazine focus on advanced concepts, technologies, and practices associated with all aspects of electrification in the transportation and off-grid sectors from a technical perspective in synergy with nontechnical areas such as business, environmental, social and policy topics.

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Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief:

Yaobin Chen, Purdue University, USA
[email protected]

Associate Editors:

Fabio D’Agostino, University of Genova, Italy
Lingling Fan, University of South Florida, USA
David Wenzhong Gao, University of Denver, USA
Wei Hua, Southeast University, China
Jahangir Khan, BC Hydro, Canada
Hiva Nasiri, K&A Engineering Consulting, USA
Ehsan Nasr, Microsoft Corporation, USA
Ioannis (John) Prousalidis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Farrokh Rahimi, Open Access Technology International, Inc., USA
Deepak Ramasubramanian, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
Doris Sáez Hueichapan, University of Chile, Chile
Marcelo Godoy Simões, University of Vaasa, Finland
Caisheng Wang, Wayne State University, USA
Ying Xue, South China University of Technology, China
Bo Yang, Hitachi America, USA
Xiao-Ping Zhang, University of Birmingham, UK

Resources

The IEEE Electrification Magazine (MELE) is a quarterly publication produced by the IEEE Transportation Electrification Council (IEEE-TEC). All editions of MELE are digitally archived in IEEE Xplore (see also List of Previous Issues. Members of the IEEE Transportation Electrification Council have access to the electronic version of the Magazine free of charge. 

Scope

IEEE Electrification Magazine is dedicated to disseminating information on all matters related to microgrids onboard electric vehicles, ships, trains, planes, and off-grid applications, including electrification of remote communities and decarbonization strategies. Microgrids refer to electric networks in a car, a ship, a plane or an electric train, which have a limited number of sources and multiple types of loads as well as off-grid applications that include small scale multi-carrier energy systems supplying electricity and heat in areas away from high voltage power networks. Feature articles focus on advanced concepts, technologies, and practices associated with all aspects of electrification in the transportation and off-grid sectors from a technical perspective in synergy with nontechnical areas such as business, environmental, social and policy topics. Read more on IEEE Xplore.

Manuscript Submission Information

Guidelines

Articles should be prepared according to the following guidelines:

• All articles must be exceptionally professionally written using active voice. While it is a technical magazine and technical terms can be used (such as “induction machines”), no equations/formulas or overly complex explanations should be included. The magazine articles need to adhere to the adage “if it cannot be said in words, it does not belong in a magazine article.” A first-year engineering student or a non-technical person familiar with the electric power industry (attorney, marketer, economist, regulator, etc.) should be able to understand at least 80% of every article.
• All components of the article should be included in a Word document (e.g., body of the article with corresponding sections/subsections, figures, figure captions, tables, sidebars, if any, a For Further Reading section, and brief author biographies as described below). All graphics (figures, tables, etc.) should be placed in their desired location within the body of the article.
• All of the authors should be listed in the author line; each should be aware that they have been listed as an author.
• The text should be in a single column as opposed to the double-column formatting found in Transactions papers.
• Articles are limited to approximately 5000 to 6000 words (including graphics).
• Articles must be accompanied with approximately 6–8 figures including tables, graphics, photos, screen captures, etc. to enhance their content. The figures must be of high-quality resolution.
• Authors need to obtain permission for any material that they are using in their article but have not created, a figure for example. Some authors believe that because the figure is available on the Web, they can use it without obtaining permission to do so, but that is not the case. If any figures in the article have been used from other sources, it is the author’s responsibility to obtain written permission from the original sources to reprint them and the original source must be cited in the caption (Source: xxxx; used with permission.). Permission is not needed to print figures that have been generated based on the data of another source, but a note must be included in the caption (Figure based on data from source xxxx.).
• Acronyms should only be used if the term is used more than four times per article. Spell out the acronym each time if used fewer than four times.
• Articles cannot contain abstracts, keywords, or references.
• Reference lists are not allowed. However, a “For Further Reading” section of no more than 6 entries is required (self-citations by authors must be limited to no more than 2). The entries should be readily available publications, and live links should be included whenever possible. The correct formats for citations of various types of publications can be found in the IEEE Reference Guide.
• Articles can be structured using sections and subsections as needed.
• Avoid commercialism of materials. Mention of corporate names and company specific projects should be severely limited. Similarly, avoid repeating the mention of a country too many times, especially in an evaluative way. (Not good: Brooklyn remains the premier location for the outstanding Brooklyn cuisine, which is thoroughly enjoyed by Brooklynites and non-Brooklynites alike.)
• The last section, “Biographies,” includes a one-line bio for each author (name, e-mail address, affiliation, and country).

Upon Acceptance

If your article is accepted for publication, you will be required to submit the following material:

• the source file for the final version of the article in Word or LaTeX format (be sure to include the names of all of the authors)
• the final version of the article in PDF format (the PDF must match the source file)
• a separate source file for each figure in jpg, gif, tif, or eps format with a resolution of at least 300 dpi (name each file according to its relationship to the article, e.g., fig1.eps, fig2.tif, etc.)
• the name, mailing address, and phone number of the corresponding author.

Submission Information

Once all submission components are prepared in line with the guidelines, and ready for the upload, please submit your manuscript via the IEEE Author Portal at https://ieee.atyponrex.com/journal/melec.  Include the names and contact information, address, affiliation and email address of all authors and identify the corresponding author who will be the point of contact. Note: If your article was invited for a special issue, it should be submitted directly to the Associate Editor. Provide an abstract to appear on Xplore.

Abstract Description and Specifications
For an abstract to be effective when displayed in IEEE Xplore® as well as through indexing services such as Compendex, INSPEC, Medline, ProQuest, and Web of Science, it must be concisely yet comprehensively reflect the article it describes. In particular, the abstract must be:

• Contained, without abbreviations, footnotes, or references. It should be a microcosm of the full article.
• Between 150-250 words.
• Written as one paragraph and should not contain displayed mathematical equations or tabular material.
• Include three or four different keywords or phrases. However, over-repetition of such phrases can result in a page being rejected by search engines.
• Grammatically correct.

Publication Process

Once your article is scheduled for a specific issue, it will be forwarded to the IEEE Magazines Department for processing and you will get a link to submit the copyright form electronically. The article will be converted to IEEE’s page-layout program and edited for grammar and style. For features, titles are edited for the style of the magazine, and decks (subtitles) are created if not already provided. Figures are placed in the preliminary layout, and a page proof is created. (Note: IEEE Electrification Magazine utilizes “opening artwork” to lead into each feature article of an issue. The authors are not involved in the creation or review of the opening artwork. It is assembled by IEEE staff to enhance the appearance of the magazine.)

The proof of the article will be sent to the corresponding author for comments and/or corrections. The editing is “light” editing to see that there are no embarrassing errors and the article conforms to the IEEE Publishing style guide. There should be no major changes regarding content at this point. The prepared document will include suggested callouts that might be used in the article. (Note: Any text within a graphic will be replaced during the article production process to adhere to uniform IEEE magazine style. Be sure to proof the graphics carefully for any errors.)

Questions about the suitability of your manuscript
In the case of any doubt please do contact the Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief before making any attempt to submit your manuscript. The Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Yaobin Chen, can be contacted via email: [email protected].

Peer Review
The articles in this journal are peer reviewed in accordance with the requirements set forth in the IEEE PSPB Operations Manual (sections 8.2.1.C & 8.2.2.A). Each published article was reviewed by a minimum of two independent reviewers using a single-anonymous peer review process, where the identities of the reviewers are not known to the authors, but the reviewers know the identities of the authors. Articles will be screened for plagiarism before acceptance.

IEEE Author Center
English language editing services can help refine the language of your manuscript and reduce the risk of rejection without review. IEEE authors are eligible for discounts at several language editing services; visit the IEEE Author Center to learn more. Please note, these services are fee-based and do not guarantee acceptance.

Posting of the accepted version of their article on Arxiv
Authors are permitted to post the accepted versions of their article on Arxiv. Authors must also include an IEEE copyright notice on the paper (as shown below), as well as the paper’s Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

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Post-Publication

When the article is printed, the corresponding author will receive courtesy copies of the magazine to distribute to all coauthors.

Additional Resources for Authors

• IEEE Authoring Tools and Templates
• IEEE Create the Text of Your Article
• IEEE Create Graphics for Your Article
• IEEE Copyright Form

Steering Committee

2025 – 2027

Phil Krein (Chair)

Ryan Li (PELS)

Lingling Fan (PES)

Andy Knight/TBD (IAS)

Hulya Kirkici/TBD (TEC)

Bruno Lequesne (TEC)

Anna Stefanopoulou (TEC)

Yoabin Chen (Non-Voting 2025 EIC)

Bob Rassa (Non-Voting TEC VP of Pubs)

Upcoming Issue Themes

Note the production themes change sometimes, that’s why the themes are not tied to a specific issue.

2023

• Sustainable Ports In The Dcarbonized Era
• Electric Vehicles – Emerging Technologies
• Energy and Power Innovations in Data Center
• Computer Simulation Tools for EVs and Microgrids

2024

• Mine Electrification
• Microgrid Protection
• Digital Twins
• Remote Microgrids

2025

• Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
• Remote Microgrids