✨ ARJST Author Guidelines: A Quick-Reference Guide ✨
Welcome to the Academic Research Journal of Science and Technology (ARJST)! We have summarized our guidelines below to ensure a smooth, compliant, and efficient submission process.
Ⅰ. Navigating the Review Process
Your manuscript will undergo a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation.
➡️ The Submission Flow
- Initial Assessment: An editor determines if the submission meets the aims and scope of ARJST.
- Peer Review: Suitable manuscripts are sent to external reviewers.
- Final Decision: Acceptance or rejection is determined based on peer review feedback.
Ⅱ. ⚠️ Mandatory Pre-Submission Requirements
Before clicking ‘submit,’ authors are legally and ethically obligated to ensure the following fundamental criteria are met:
A. Legal & Permissions (The “Must-Haves”)
| Symbol | Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 🖼️ | Material Permission | Authors must obtain permission to publish all included materials (e.g., photos, documents, datasets) that are not original to the work. |
| 👥 | Author Consent | All individuals identified as authors must review and consent to being listed as an author. |
| 🔬 | Ethics Approval | Research must be approved by the appropriate ethics committee, adhering to the legal requirements of the study’s country. |
B. Manuscript Quality (Avoiding Desk-Reject)
An editor reserves the right to 🚫 Desk Reject a submission if it fails to meet minimum quality standards. Ensure your work is highly structured and clearly articulated:
- Structure: Study design and research argument must be structured properly.
- Title: Should be clear and concise.
- Abstract: Must be a standalone summary that encapsulates the entire work. (This increases the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to assess the paper.)
Ⅲ. 📜 ARJST Publication Ethics Pledge (COPE Adherence)
ARJST strictly adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
| Symbol | Policy | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ | Approval | Submitting signifies that all authors have reviewed, approved the content, and comply with all journal policies. |
| 📝 | Originality | Submissions must be original and free of plagiarism (including self-plagiarism). |
| 🚫 | Exclusivity | The manuscript must not be under consideration elsewhere. Submission to other journals is prohibited until formal decline by ARJST. |
| ✉️ | Editorial Rights | The Managing Editors (ME) reserve the right to accept or reject any submitted material. |
| 🛑 | Retraction | The journal reserves the right to retract works that breach research and publication ethics after publication. |
| ⚖️ | Views | Published works reflect the views of the authors, not necessarily those of the editors. |
Ⅳ. ✔️ Submission Preparation Checklist
To prepare for submission, follow these steps. Submissions failing to meet these points will be returned for revisions.
1. General Requirements
- ✔️ I confirm this submission meets all requirements outlined in these Author Guidelines.
- ✔️ I have read the full Submission Guidelines.
- ✔️ I will provide maximum detail when filling out the submission forms to aid editor evaluation.
- 💾 I understand I can save my submission progress and return to it later.
2. Cover Letter Must-Haves
Manuscripts must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter that includes the following:
| Symbol | Requirement | Detail/Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 🔁 | Redundant Publications | A full statement about any previous reports (or similar work) that might be considered redundant publications. Copies must be included. |
| 💰 | Conflict of Interest (COI) | A statement detailing any financial or other relationships that might lead to a COI (if not covered in the manuscript/author form). |
| 👤 | Authorship Declaration | A statement confirming all authors have read and approved the final manuscript and meet the requirements for authorship. |
| 📞 | Contact Information | Email and affiliations for all authors. Specify the corresponding author responsible for communication. |
| 🚩 | Concerns/Corrective Action | Inform the editor if any institutional/regulatory bodies have raised concerns regarding the research conduct. |
| ⏪ | Previous Reviews (Optional but Encouraged) | If previously submitted to another journal, include all previous editors’ and reviewers’ comments, along with your responses. (This expedites review and encourages transparency.) |
| 🛡️ | Permission Documentation | Permission to reproduce previously published material (figures, tables, illustrations) must accompany the submission. |