The Academic Research Journal of Science and Technology (ARJST) invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit original manuscripts that contribute to the multidisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies (STS).

By submitting to ARJST, authors attest that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.

1. Submission Categories

We accept the following types of submissions:

• Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of original empirical or theoretical research.

• Review Articles: Comprehensive summaries or critical analyses of existing research in a specific area of science and technology.

• Case Studies: Detailed examinations of specific technological developments or scientific controversies.

2. Manuscript Preparation

To expedite the review process, please ensure your manuscript adheres to the following formatting requirements:

General Formatting

• Language: All submissions must be in clear, grammatical English.

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced.

• Length: Research articles should generally be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including references and tables.

Structure of the Manuscript

1. Title Page: Full title, author name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information for the corresponding author.

2. Abstract: A concise summary of 150–250 words outlining the research objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.

3. Keywords: 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes.

4. Main Body: Typically organized as: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results/Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion.

5. References: ARJST follows the APA (7th Edition) referencing style. Please ensure every in-text citation has a corresponding entry in the reference list.

3. Ethical Requirements

• Plagiarism: ARJST has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All manuscripts are screened using Plagiarism Checker X. Submissions with significant overlap with existing work will be rejected.

• Human Subjects: Research involving human participants must state that informed consent was obtained and provide the name of the ethics committee that approved the study.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be perceived as biasing their work.

4. Submission & Peer Review Process

• Online Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted through our [Online Portal] or emailed to [Insert Email Address].

• Double-Blind Review: To ensure impartiality, do not include identifying information in the main manuscript file. Author details should only appear on the separate Title Page.

• Timeline: Authors can typically expect an initial decision within 4 to 6 weeks of submission.

5. Open Access & Copyright

• No APCs: There are no Article Processing Charges or submission fees.

• Licensing: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.

• Copyright: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication.

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Checklist for Authors Before Submitting:

• [ ] Is the manuscript anonymized for double-blind review?

• [ ] Is the Abstract within the word limit?

• [ ] Are all references formatted according to APA 7th edition?

• [ ] Have all authors reviewed and approved the final version?

• [ ] Are all tables and figures clearly labeled and cited in the text?

Manuscript Template

I. TITLE PAGE (Submit as a separate file)

This page will be removed before the manuscript is sent to reviewers.

Full Title of the Article: [Insert Title Here – Bold, Center, 16pt] Author 1: [Name], [Affiliation/University], [Country], [ORCID ID] Author 2: [Name], [Affiliation/University], [Country], [ORCID ID] Corresponding Author: [Name], [Email Address], [Phone Number]

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II. MAIN MANUSCRIPT (Submit as a separate file)

Ensure no author names or affiliations appear in this file to maintain the double-blind review process.

Title: [Insert Title Here]

Abstract: [A single paragraph of 150–250 words. It should clearly state the purpose of the research, the principal results, and major conclusions. Do not include citations in the abstract.]

Keywords: Keyword 1; Keyword 2; Keyword 3; Keyword 4 (Provide 4–6 keywords separated by semicolons).

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1. Introduction

The introduction should state the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results. Explain why the study is important in the context of Science and Technology Studies (STS).

2. Literature Review

Discuss existing research and theoretical frameworks. Identify the gap that your research intends to fill.

3. Methodology

Provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be reproduced. Methods already published should be indicated by a reference: only relevant modifications should be described.

• Subheading 3.1: [e.g., Data Collection]

• Subheading 3.2: [e.g., Data Analysis]

4. Results / Findings

Results should be clear and concise. Use Tables and Figures where necessary.

• Table 1: [Place table title above the table]

• Figure 1: [Place figure caption below the figure]

5. Discussion

This section should explore the significance of the results of the work, not repeat them. A combined Results and Discussion section is often appropriate.

6. Conclusion

The main conclusions of the study may be presented in a short Conclusions section, which may stand alone or form a subsection of a Discussion or Results and Discussion section.

Acknowledgements (Optional)

Collate acknowledgements in a separate section at the end of the article before the references. List here those individuals who provided help during the research.

References

ARJST uses APA 7th Edition style. Ensure every citation in the text appears in the reference list and vice versa.

Example Journal Citation: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Journal, Volume(Issue), pp–pp. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example Book Citation: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the work. Publisher.