MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
Submission Guidelines
To submit your manuscript to Journal of Studies in Science and Engineering (JOSSE), prepare it electronically in Word format (.doc, .docx, .rtf) and use the online submission system after registration. Ensure your manuscript is in a single-column, single-spaced format with Times New Roman font, size 12, with no more than 8000 words for original research papers and between 5500 and 15000 words for review papers (excluding references). For blind peer review, do not include authors' names in the manuscript. Follow IEEE style for references and citations. Download the stage-one manuscript template here:
Units of Measurement
Use System International (SI) units, presented simply and concisely.
Abstract
Include a self-contained, citation-free abstract, not exceeding 200 words.
Introduction
Keep this section succinct and without subheadings.
Materials and Methods
Detail procedures for repeatability, subdividing into subsections if describing multiple methods.
Results and Discussion
This section can be divided by subheadings or combined, as appropriate.
Conclusions
Summarize the main conclusions, emphasizing the work's importance and relevance.
Acknowledgements
Place acknowledgements before the references, covering any grants, presentations, etc.
References
Ensure the manuscript includes accurate references, following IEEE style. Manuscripts submitted without references will be returned.
Authors' Details
During the article submission process, details of all authors, including their emails, affiliations, ORCID numbers, and other relevant information, should be registered. The corresponding author should provide biographies for all authors during registration. Refer to previous publications for examples.
Preparation of Figures
Include all figures and tables in the manuscript file. Supply figures in bitmap formats (TIF, GIF, JPEG, EPS, etc.) at a minimum of 300 dpi resolution, unless a lower level is scientifically justified. Embed labels in separate layers if present.
Preparation of Tables
Cite tables consecutively in the text. Each table must have a descriptive title, and units should be included in the column headings. Avoid vertical rules.
Equations
Number equations consecutively.
English Grammar
Authors are encouraged to use grammar-checking software, like Grammarly, or consult a native speaker for proofreading before submission.
Original Contribution
Clearly state the originality of the scientific contribution within the manuscript.
Effective Writing
Aim for clarity, accuracy, and conciseness in your writing. Avoid overly complicated or formal language. Convey your ideas as you would in a conversation for optimal understanding.
For further guidance, visit nature.com.
Plagiarism
We use Turnitin for plagiarism detection. JOSSE will evaluate any plagiarism case on its merits. If plagiarism is detected at any stage—before publication, before or after acceptance, during editing, or at proof stage—the author(s) will be asked to rewrite or correctly cite the original text. Manuscripts with over 20% plagiarism may be rejected.
