International Journal of Science and Technology (IJST)

International Journal of Science and Technology (IJST)

An Open access, Peer-reviewed, Quarterly Journal

ISSN: 3049-1118

Call For Paper - Volume - 2 Issue - 2 (April - June 2025)

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Manuscript Submission

1. General Formatting

Font Size and Style:

  • Article Title: The title of the article should be in font size 16, bold, and centered.
  • Headings: All headings and sub-headings should be formatted in bold, with a font size of 12, and in title case (capitalize the first letter of each major word).
  • Main Text: The font size for the entire manuscript, excluding the title, should be 12.
  • Font Type: Use Times New Roman for the entire manuscript.
  • Page Size: Set the page size to A4.
  • Margins: Maintain 1-inch margins on all sides.

2. Abstract

  • The abstract should be between 200-300 words and must clearly summarize the objective, methodology, results, and conclusion of the research.
  • It should concisely present the significance of the study and its contribution to the field of science and technology.

3. Keywords

  • Provide 3-6 keywords that best represent the core themes of the research paper.
  • Keywords should be listed in lowercase and appear immediately after the abstract.

4. File Format

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

5. Plagiarism Check

  • All submitted manuscripts will undergo a plagiarism check.
  • Papers with a similarity percentage above 15% may be rejected.

6. Heading and Footer Settings

  • Do not modify the default margin settings of the header and footer.
  • Do not insert section breaks in the header or footer of the Word file.

8. Word Count

  • The manuscript must contain between 2000 to 5000 words, including the abstract, keywords, and main content.

9. Figures, Tables, and Charts

  • All figures, tables, and charts must be numbered and titled appropriately.
  • They should be placed close to the relevant text and cited properly.
  • Use clear and high-resolution images for graphical representations.

10. References and Citation Style

  • All references should follow the specified citation style (APA, IEEE, or another format as per journal guidelines).
  • Proper citation of previous research, datasets, and sources is required.

11. Technical and Scientific Rigor

  • Ensure the paper follows a logical structure, including Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • All scientific terminologies, equations, and technical concepts must be properly defined and formatted.

12. Submission Process

  • Ensure the manuscript is formatted according to the guidelines above before submission.

Formatting Checklist

  1. Article Title – Font size 16, bold, centered
  2. Text – Font size 12, Times New Roman
  3. Headings – Bold, Title Case
  4. Margins – 1 inch on all sides
  5. Page Size – A4
  6. Abstract – 200-300 words
  7. Keywords – 3-6, in lowercase
  8. Word Count – 2000 to 5000 words
  9. File Format – .doc or .docx
  10. No plagiarism – Less than 15%
  11. Figures, Tables, Charts – Numbered and labeled properly
  12. References – Follow APA, IEEE, or journal-specified format