Author Guidelines
Overview
- The American Journal of Engineering Innovations & Applications (AJEIA) follows international standards for manuscript submission.
- Authors must ensure that their submissions comply with formatting, citation, and ethical guidelines.
- Manuscripts that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned for revision before peer review.
Manuscript Types
- Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting novel experimental or theoretical findings with detailed methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Review Articles: Summarizes and critically evaluates existing research on a particular topic, highlighting trends, gaps, and future directions.
- Case Studies: Detailed examination of specific engineering applications, projects, or industrial case studies demonstrating innovation and impact.
- Short Communications: Concise reports on preliminary findings, innovative ideas, or methodologies that contribute to engineering knowledge.
- Conference Proceedings: Selected peer-reviewed papers from international conferences, symposiums, or workshops.
Required Sections
- Title
- Author Names and Affiliations
- Abstract (Max 250 words)
- Keywords (4-10 keywords)
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References (IEEE Style)
- Figures and Tables (with captions)
- Appendices (if applicable)
Manuscript Format
- Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English.
- Authors are encouraged to use professional language editing services before submission if necessary.
- File Format: All manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX format.
- Font & Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Word Limits: Original Research (5000-8000 words), Review Articles (7000-10,000 words), Short Communications (1500-3000 words).
- Figures & Tables: Minimum 300 DPI resolution, formats accepted (JPEG, PNG, TIFF), tables should be in editable format.
- Placement: Insert figures and tables at the appropriate place in the text with sequential numbering.
Abstract And Keywords
- Abstract: The abstract should provide a brief summary of the study, including research objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions.
- It should not exceed 250 words.
- Keywords: Provide 4-10 relevant keywords that describe the research focus.
Citation And Referencing
- References must follow IEEE citation style.
- Example: [1] J. Smith and R. Johnson, 'Deep Learning Applications in Smart Grids,' IEEE Transactions on Energy, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 123-130, 2021.
Cover Letter
- Each submission must include a cover letter specifying:
- • The type of article (Original Research, Review, etc.).
- • A summary of the study's significance.
- • Confirmation that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
- • A declaration of potential conflicts of interest.
- • A suggestion of at least three potential reviewers (optional).
Submission Process
- Authors should submit their manuscripts through our online submission system.
- Steps:
- 1. Register or log in to the submission system.
- 2. Fill in the submission details, including title, authors, abstract, and keywords.
- 3. Upload the manuscript and supplementary materials (figures, tables, datasets).
- 4. Confirm compliance with journal guidelines and submit the manuscript.
- 5. Track submission status via the author dashboard.
Peer Review Process
- All submissions undergo a rigorous **double-blind peer review** to ensure high scientific and ethical standards.
- Steps:
- 1. Editorial screening: Initial assessment of manuscript quality, scope, and formatting.
- 2. Assignment to reviewers: Manuscripts meeting initial criteria are sent to at least two independent reviewers.
- 3. Review feedback: Authors receive detailed feedback with recommendations (Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject).
- 4. Revisions: Authors respond to reviewer comments and submit revised versions if required.
- 5. Final decision: The editorial board makes the final decision on manuscript acceptance.
- The average review process takes 4-6 weeks.
Publication Ethics
- Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Plagiarism Policy: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using industry-standard detection software.
- A similarity index above 20% may lead to desk rejection.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.
- Ethics Approval: Studies involving human or animal subjects must include an ethics approval statement and comply with relevant institutional guidelines.
Publication Charges
- To support Open Access publication, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance.
- APC Fees:
- • High-Income Countries: $1500
- • Middle-Income Countries: $1000
- • Low-Income Countries: $500
- Waivers & Discounts: Partial or full waivers may be available for authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints.
- Requests must be made at the time of submission.
Copyright And License
- All articles are published under the **Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)**.
- This allows unrestricted distribution and reproduction with proper citation.
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal non-exclusive rights to publish their work.