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Author Guidelines

1. Submission Guidelines

  • Eligibility: Submissions are welcomed from researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers from around the world.
  • Manuscript Types: IJSTI accepts original research articles, review articles, case studies, and short communications.
  • Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in English and adhere to the IJSTI formatting guidelines, including structure, citation style, and length.
  • Plagiarism: All submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. IJSTI uses plagiarism detection software to screen submissions.
  • How to Submit: Authors must submit their manuscripts electronically through the IJSTI online submission system.

2. Peer Review Process

  • Initial Screening: Upon submission, manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial board to ensure they fit the journal's scope and meet basic quality standards.
  • Review Assignment: Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
  • Review Criteria: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Decision: Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial board will decide to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript. Authors will receive detailed feedback to help them improve their work.
  • Revisions: If revisions are required, authors must address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the revised manuscript for further review.

3.Publication Ethics

  • Authorship: All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the work and approve the final version of the manuscript.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or review process.
  • Data Transparency: Authors are encouraged to provide access to data and research materials to support the findings of their work.
  • Ethical Approval: Research involving human or animal subjects must have ethical approval from an appropriate committee and comply with relevant guidelines.

4. Post Publication Policy

  • Corrections: If errors are discovered in a published article, the journal will issue a correction notice. Authors are encouraged to notify the journal of any significant errors.
  • Retractions: IJSTI reserves the right to retract articles that are found to violate ethical standards, such as plagiarism or fabrication of data.
  • Open Access: IJSTI follows an open-access policy, making all published articles freely accessible to the public without subscription fees.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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