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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

International Journal of Advanced Sciences and Computing (IJASC)

1. Scope and Originality

The International Journal of Advanced Sciences and Computing (IJASC) publishes original, high-quality research in advanced sciences, engineering, and computing.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
- The work is original and unpublished.
- It is not under review in any other journal or conference.
- All authors have approved the final version and the submission.
- The manuscript is written in clear, grammatical English.

2. Types of Manuscripts

IJASC accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles: Full-length reports of original research with clear methods and results.
  • Review Articles: Critical and comprehensive overviews of a specific research area.
  • Technical Papers: Detailed descriptions of tools, models, systems, or methods.
  • Case Studies / Application Papers: Real-world implementations and lessons learned.

Recommended length (A4, including figures, tables, and references):

  • Research / Review Articles: 6–20 pages
  • Technical / Case Studies: 4–12 pages

3. Manuscript Format and Layout

File format

  • Initial submission: MS Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX (PDF).
  • After acceptance: final version in journal template (Word or LaTeX).

Page layout

  • Paper size: A4
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Line spacing: single
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Layout: Single-column (unless the journal template specifies otherwise)

Font (for Word submissions)

  • Title: Times New Roman, 14 pt, bold
  • Authors & Affiliations: 11 pt
  • Main text: Times New Roman, 11 pt
  • Headings: 11 pt, bold
  • Subheadings: 11 pt, bold/italic (as needed)

Spelling

  • British or American English is acceptable, but be consistent throughout.

4. Manuscript Structure

A typical IJASC paper should be organized as follows:

  • Title
  • Author Names and Affiliations
  • Corresponding Author
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review / Background (optional but recommended)
  • Materials and Methods / Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion (or combined Results and Discussion)
  • Conclusion and Future Work
  • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  • Conflict of Interest Statement (if applicable)
  • References

4.1 Title and Authors

  • The title should be concise, descriptive, and informative.
  • Author names should include superscripts linking to affiliations.
  • Affiliations should list department, institution, city, and country.
  • Indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk and provide an email address.

4.2 Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should be 150–250 words, written as a single paragraph.
  • It should briefly state the problem, objective, methods, main results, and conclusions.
  • Provide 4–7 keywords that reflect the main topics of the paper.

5. Headings and Section Numbering

  • Main sections (e.g., 1. Introduction, 2. Methodology, 3. Results) should be numbered.
  • Subsections may be numbered as 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, etc.
  • Use clear, descriptive headings.

6. Figures, Tables, and Equations

6.1 Figures

  • Number figures consecutively: Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
  • Place figure captions below each figure.
  • Use high-quality, clearly readable graphics.
  • Refer to figures in the text, e.g., “as shown in Figure 2”.

6.2 Tables

  • Number tables consecutively: Table 1, Table 2, etc.
  • Place table titles above the table.
  • Keep formatting simple, with minimal lines.
  • Refer to tables in the text, e.g., “see Table 3”.

6.3 Equations

  • Use a standard equation editor (Word Equation Editor or LaTeX math mode).
  • Number equations consecutively on the right, e.g., (1), (2), (3).
  • Refer to them in the text as Eq. (3) or Equation (3).

7. Units, Symbols, and Abbreviations

  • Use SI units throughout (e.g., °C, km, m³/s).
  • Define all abbreviations at their first occurrence.
  • Use symbols consistently throughout the manuscript.

8. Citation and Reference Style

IJASC uses an author–year citation style similar to APA.

8.1 In-text Citations

  • Single author: Ullah (2024) or (Ullah, 2024).
  • Two authors: Javid and Batool (2019) or (Javid & Batool, 2019).
  • Three or more authors: Ullah et al. (2024) or (Ullah et al., 2024).
  • Multiple sources: (Ullah et al., 2024; Javid & Batool, 2019; Hussain & Hussain, 2014).

8.2 Reference List

The References section should list entries in alphabetical order by the first author's surname and use hanging indent formatting.

  • Journal article: Ullah, S., Ali, U., Rashid, M., Haider, S., Kisi, O., Vishwakarma, D. K., … & Dewidar, A. Z. (2024). Evaluating land use and climate change impacts on Ravi river flows using GIS and hydrological modeling approach. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 22080.
  • Conference paper: Chen, L., & Gupta, S. (2024, May). Quantum-inspired optimization for large-scale scheduling. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Computing (pp. 210–218). IEEE.
  • Book: Goodfellow, I., Bengio, Y., & Courville, A. (2016). Deep Learning. MIT Press.
  • Thesis: Khan, R. A. (2024). Machine learning methods for medical image segmentation (PhD thesis). XYZ University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Website: World Health Organization. (2023). Digital health. WHO. https://www.who.int/digital-health

9. Ethical and Legal Considerations

  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and all submissions may be checked using plagiarism detection tools.
  • Authorship should include only those who have made substantial contributions.
  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Authors must obtain permissions for any copyrighted material used.

10. Submission and Review Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS).
  • Each paper undergoes initial editorial screening and peer review.
  • Authors may be invited to revise and resubmit based on reviewers’ comments.
  • Final acceptance is based on originality, significance, clarity, and alignment with the journal’s scope.

11. After Acceptance

  • Authors must prepare a camera-ready version using the official IJASC template.
  • High-resolution figures and editable source files may be requested.
  • After proof correction, the paper is scheduled for an issue and published online with volume, issue, and page numbering.

Articles

Sections Policy

The International Journal of Advanced Sciences and Computing (IJASC) publishes original, high-quality research papers, review articles, and technical notes that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in computer science, engineering, and applied sciences. The journal accepts submissions in the following sections:

1. Research Articles

This section includes full-length original research papers that present new methodologies, experimental studies, or theoretical advancements. Articles should demonstrate novelty, scientific rigor, and relevance to the scope of IJASC.

2. Review Articles

Comprehensive and critical reviews that summarize the current state of research in specific areas of computer science and applied technologies. Authors are expected to provide detailed evaluations and identify emerging trends and future research directions.

3. Short Communications

Brief reports on innovative ideas, preliminary results, or novel methodologies that warrant rapid publication. Submissions should not exceed 3,000 words and must include key findings and concise discussions.

4. Technical Notes

Focused articles describing practical implementations, new techniques, or improvements in algorithms, tools, and systems relevant to computing and applied sciences.

5. Case Studies

Detailed examinations of real-world applications or implementations that contribute to understanding specific challenges and solutions within scientific or industrial contexts.

6. Special Issues and Conference Papers

IJASC periodically publishes special issues or selected conference papers focusing on emerging themes, interdisciplinary topics, or proceedings from academic conferences. All submissions undergo the same double-blind peer review process.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions to IJASC are subject to double-blind peer review by at least two qualified experts in the relevant field. The editorial board reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions based on reviewers’ feedback and editorial standards.

Language and Formatting

All manuscripts must be submitted in English, formatted according to the Author Guidelines available on the journal website. Submissions not meeting these requirements may be returned for correction before review.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Authors submitting to the International Journal of Advanced Sciences and Computing (IJASC) agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright and Licensing
  • Authors retain the copyright to their work.
  • By submitting and, if accepted, publishing in IJASC, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and archive the article in any medium or format.
  • All articles may be published as open access under the terms of a Creative Commons license (e.g., Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0)), or another license specified by the journal at the time of acceptance, which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
  1. Author Rights

Authors are free to:

  • Share and distribute the published version of their article (e.g., on institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic networks).
  • Use the article in future works (such as books, theses, or teaching material), provided that IJASC is acknowledged as the original place of publication.
  1. Third-Party Content
  • If the manuscript includes material (figures, tables, images, datasets, etc.) for which the authors do not hold copyright, the authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright holder(s) for use in both print and electronic formats.
  • Authors must clearly acknowledge all third-party material and permissions in the manuscript.
  1. Originality and Warranties

By submitting a manuscript, the authors warrant that:

  • The work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • All authors have approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to IJASC.
  • The article does not infringe any existing copyright, moral right, or other rights of any third party.

By completing the submission process, authors indicate that they have read, understood, and agree to this Copyright Notice and the journal’s Author Guidelines and Ethical Policies.

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