•  
  •  
 

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Author guidelines

Editorial process

All submissions to Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology (JISET) undergo a peer review process and require final approval by the Editorial Board. Articles are generally reviewed externally using the single-blind method, in which authors are unaware of the reviewers' and editors' identities. The Editor-in-Chief and Journal Manager implement a rapid evaluation system, and only a limited number of manuscripts proceed to full external peer review. This streamlined workflow allows authors to quickly redirect their work to a more suitable journal if necessary, minimizing delays.

Submission check list

Structure guidelines:

  • Title page: Ensure all required information aligns with the instructions for authors.
  • Formatting: Follow the journal's formatting guidelines carefully.
  • Language quality: Professional language editing is strongly recommended prior to submission.
  • Data accuracy: Authors are advised to thoroughly verify the accuracy of all data presented.
  • Author approval: Confirm that all listed authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript before submission.
  • Author details: Complete author information to be included on the title page.
  • Cover letter: Include a cover letter that introduces your manuscript, highlights its significance, and explains why it is appropriate for publication at this time.

Preparation of manuscript

Submission guidelines for JISET,
Manuscripts must be submitted in English (UK) only. JISET does not charge any fees for manuscript submission. An article processing charge (APC) applies only to accepted manuscripts.

By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that the work is original and has not been previously published or concurrently submitted elsewhere, except in abstract form. The authors bear full responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review. Manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two subject matter experts. In cases where reviewer opinions conflict, the manuscript will be evaluated by a third reviewer before a final decision is made. Reviewer comments will be shared with the authors, who are expected to submit revised manuscripts within three weeks of receiving the feedback.

Authors are required to suggest three potential referees, providing their full names, postal addresses, and email contacts. However, the editorial team reserves the right to select reviewers independently of the authors’ suggestions.

Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, and double-spaced throughout, including the title page, abstract, main text, references, and tables. Latin names should include the authority upon first mention in the text. All abbreviations must be fully spelled out at their first appearance in both the abstract and the main text.

JISET is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to publishing high-quality research in innovation across science, engineering, and technology in the context of higher education. All submitted articles are thoroughly screened and evaluated by an internal and external panel of reviewers approved by the editorial board.

Manuscript categories

Article types accepted by JISET:

  • Original research articles: Articles which represent in-depth research in various scientific disciplines. Original research articles must include the following sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. All references should be formatted according to the JISET "Guidelines for the Preparation of Manuscripts.". Submissions based on observational research must include documentation of all necessary approvals (e.g., ethical clearance or research committee approval), clearly stating the approving authority’s name. Submissions lacking required approvals may not be considered for review.
  • Review articles: These should follow Cochrane standards for systematic reviews. The manuscript must include a clearly defined research question, detailed methodology for identifying, selecting, and critically appraising relevant studies, and methods for data collection and analysis. Use of statistical tools for meta-analysis is optional. These reviews must go beyond narrative summaries, offering structured, evidence-based synthesis.
  • Correspondence: Correspondence will be accepted regarding one or more articles in the preceding two issues of the Journal, as well as Letters to the Editor. Articles covering important scientific events or any other news of interest to scientists, reviews of books of scientific nature, articles presenting views on issues related to science and scientific activity will also be considered. Publication will be made at the discretion of the Editor-in Chief. Maximum number of words is 1,500 including Figures, Tables and References. A Table/Figure occupying half a page will be considered as 400 words. Letters should respond to articles published in the journal (within 12 months of their publication). Authors of the referenced articles will be invited to respond. Letters must present a clear and concise message for readers and be no longer than 500 words, including any references. Letters may be edited for clarity and brevity and are published at the discretion of the Editor.
  • Case reports: Authors are advised to submit case reports which are often specialized in in medicine, radiology, or other health sciences. Authors should follow specific guidelines, such as CARE guidelines , https://www.care-statement.org/ .

Original research

Title page

  • Title (maximum 85 characters)
  • All authors names and full addresses
  • Corresponding author’s postal and email address
  • A short title (maximum 46 characters, including spaces)
  • A minimum of four keywords describing the manuscript
  • Word count of the full article, excluding references and figure legends

Abstract
Abstract within 300 words should be submitted and it should be self-explained citation-free abstract and indicating briefly the purpose of the research, methodology, key results and major conclusions. Abstract should be in a single paragraph with short sentence. It should not be done with any type of subheading or point list, and it should not be written with any type of non-standard abbreviations. If the authors feel that it is essential to include the abbreviations, they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself.

Introduction
Introduction includes concepts, hypothesis and related literature survey, research requirement, selected problem of the research. Reference citation [1] can be done and should be included for showing the existing importance of current work. This section should be brief, with no subheadings unless unavoidable. State the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background related to your work, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results.

Materials and methods
The Materials and Methods section should provide sufficient detail to allow other researchers to replicate the study. Authors must describe all procedures, techniques, and equipment used, including manufacturer information and model numbers where applicable. Use subheadings to organize complex methodologies.

General guidelines

  • Clarity and reproducibility,
    • Describe procedures with enough detail to ensure reproducibility.
    • Avoid vague statements such as "methods were carried out as previously described" without a citation or brief summary.
  • Ethical considerations,
    • Include statements of ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals.
    • Specify informed consent procedures, where relevant.
  • Materials,
    • List all key reagents, chemicals, and biological materials used.
    • Include supplier names and catalogue numbers in parentheses.
  • Experimental procedures,
    • Clearly explain how experiments were performed.
    • Indicate controls, calibration methods, and validation procedures.
  • Statistical analysis,
    • Describe statistical methods and software used (name, version).
    • Report statistical significance thresholds and treatment of outliers.
  • Software and equipment,
    • Specify all software packages used for analysis, modelling, or imaging.
    • Include make and model of major equipment used.
  • Units and measurements,
    • Use SI units throughout.
    • Clearly define any non-standard or field-specific units.
  • Modifications to existing methods,
    • If modifying an established method, clearly describe changes and justify them.
  • Supplementary details,
    • If detailed protocols or large datasets are involved, consider submitting them as supplementary material or referencing a public data repository.

Results and discussion

The Results section should present the findings of the study clearly and concisely, without interpretation or discussion. Emphasize the most important data relevant to the study objectives and hypotheses.

  • Organization and clarity,
    • Present results in a logical order that follows the structure of the Materials and Methods section.
    • Use subheadings where appropriate to guide the reader through different analyses or experiments.
  • Data presentation,
    • Summarize findings in text, with reference to tables and figures.
    • Do not duplicate data in both text and tables/figures unless necessary for clarity.
  • Figures and Tables,
    • Include only essential figures and tables.
    • Each table and figure should be self-explanatory, with informative titles and detailed legends.
    • Refer to all figures and tables in the text.
  • Statistical reporting,
    • Report the results of all statistical analyses, including test types, test statistics, degrees of freedom, p-values, and confidence intervals where appropriate.
    • Indicate the level of statistical significance (e.g., p < 0.05).
  • Numerical data,
    • Use appropriate units and significant figures.
    • Round off data consistently and explain rounding methods if necessary.
  • Avoid interpretation,
    • Do not interpret results or compare them with findings from other studies. This should be reserved for the Discussion section.
  • Negative and null results,
    • Report all relevant findings, including negative or null results, to avoid bias.
  • Data availability:
    • If raw or processed data are available in a public repository, provide access details (link, DOI).

Figures and Tables

All figures and tables must be numbered properly with the descriptive titles and legends. Figures and tables should be embedded at appropriate place within the manuscript. Each Figure/Table must be explained within the text by referring to corresponding figure/table number. There should not be any unexplained or unnumbered Figure/Table in the manuscript. Table should be done using Microsoft word and cited consecutively in the text. Table should be covered with a descriptive title and legend of the table should be self-explanatory with numerical measurements.

Conclusions

The Conclusion section should succinctly summarize the key findings of the study and highlight their significance. It should not simply repeat information from the Results or Discussion, but instead provide a clear and concise statement of the study's overall contribution. General guidelines include,

  • Brevity and Focus:
    • Keep the conclusion concise (typically one to three paragraphs).
    • Avoid including new data, figures, or citations.
  • Key Findings:
    • Summarise the main findings in relation to the research objectives or hypotheses.
    • Highlight what the study adds to existing knowledge.
  • Implications:
    • Briefly discuss the broader implications of the results (scientific, practical, or clinical).
    • If relevant, suggest how the findings could be applied or extended.
  • Limitations and Future Directions (Optional):
    • Some journals allow brief mention of study limitations or propose directions for future research here, though this is often placed in the Discussion section.
  • Avoid Repetition:
    • Do not duplicate statements from the Abstract or Discussion verbatim.
  • Tone:
    • Use a confident but measured tone. Avoid overstating the impact of the findings.

Declarations

Funding

Please detail all the sources of funding relevant to the research. If research is not funded, author can mention it as tis research did not receive ay specific grant from any funding agency of public or private.

Acknowledgments

Please do brief statement All acknowledgments (if any) may be included before the references and it should be the list of peoples who supported in different ways for the work but not listed in the author list.

Conflict of interests

All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to this publication. If no conflicts exist, a statement such as "The authors declare no conflicts of interest" should be included. Disclosures should cover any actual or perceived conflicts, including employment, funding or grants, ownership stakes, shares or royalties, patient relationships, and memberships that could influence the work or be perceived as doing so.

Human and animal related study

If the work involves the use of human/animal subjects, each manuscript should contain the following subheadings under the declarations section-

Ethical approval

Provide ethical approval authority with name with the reference number. If ethical approval is not required.

Informed consent

Write a statement of informed consent taken from the participants to publish this research work. The editor may ask to upload scan copy if required.

References

All references should be cited within the text correctly; do not add only list of references without citation within the text. All cited references should be listed after declarations section in the following style-

Journal Articles
Hou WR, Hou YL, Wu GF, Song Y, Su XL, Sun B, et al. cDNA, genomic sequence cloning and overexpression of ribosomal protein gene L9 (rpL9) of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Genet Mol Res. 2011;10: 1576-1588.
Devaraju P, Gulati R, Antony PT, Mithun CB, Negi VS. Susceptibility to SLE in South Indian Tamils may be influenced by genetic selection pressure on TLR2 and TLR9 genes. Mol Immunol. 2014 Nov 22. pii: S0161-5890(14)00313-7. doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2014.11.005

Online articles
Huynen MMTE, Martens P, Hilderlink HBM. The health impacts of globalisation: a conceptual framework. Global Health. 2005;1: 14. Available from: http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/content/1/1/14

Books
Bates B. Bargaining for life: A social history of tuberculosis. 1st ed. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press; 1992.

Book chapters
Hansen B. New York City epidemics and history for the public. In: Harden VA, Risse GB, editors. AIDS and the historian. Bethesda: National Institutes of Health; 1991. pp. 21-28.

Websites and Blogs :
Allen L. Announcing PLOS Blogs. 2010 Sep 1 [cited 17 March 2014]. In: PLOS Blogs [Internet]. San Francisco: PLOS 2006 – . [about 2 screens]. Available from:http://blogs.plos.org/plos/2010/09/announcing-plos-blogs/.

Databases :
Roberts SB. QPX Genome Browser Feature Tracks; 2013 [cited 2013 Oct 5]. Database: figshare [Internet]. Available from:http://figshare.com/articles/QPX_Genome_Browser_Feature_Tracks/701214

Language

Manuscripts must be written in English (UK) in a clear and concise manner. Any author who is not fluent in idiomatic English (UK) is urged to seek assistance with manuscript preparation prior to submission. Reviewers are not expected to correct grammatical errors and any deficiency in this area may detract from the scientific content of the paper.

Types of articles

The journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, correspondence and case reports.

Original research articles : Articles which represent in-depth research in various scientific disciplines. Original research articles must include the following sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. All references should be formatted according to the JISET "Guidelines for the Preparation of Manuscripts.". Submissions based on observational research must include documentation of all necessary approvals (e.g., ethical clearance or research committee approval), clearly stating the approving authority’s name. Submissions lacking required approvals may not be considered for review.

Review articles: These should follow Cochrane standards for systematic reviews. The manuscript must include a clearly defined research question, detailed methodology for identifying, selecting, and critically appraising relevant studies, and methods for data collection and analysis. Use of statistical tools for meta-analysis is optional. These reviews must go beyond narrative summaries, offering structured, evidence-based synthesis.

Correspondence: Correspondence will be accepted regarding one or more articles in the preceding two issues of the Journal, as well as Letters to the Editor. Articles covering important scientific events or any other news of interest to scientists, reviews of books of scientific nature, articles presenting views on issues related to science and scientific activity will also be considered. Publication will be made at the discretion of the Editor-in Chief. Maximum number of words is 1,500 including Figures, Tables and References. A Table/Figure occupying half a page will be considered as 400 words. Letters should respond to articles published in the journal (within 12 months of their publication). Authors of the referenced articles will be invited to respond. Letters must present a clear and concise message for readers and be no longer than 500 words, including any references. Letters may be edited for clarity and brevity and are published at the discretion of the Editor.

Case reports: Authors are advised to submit case reports which are often specialized in in medicine, radiology, or other health sciences. Authors should follow specific guidelines, such as CARE guidelines, https://www.care-statement.org/.

Before submission

Please make sure that your manuscript meets the below criteria:

  • Your manuscript is an original work and has not been published or is currently under review with another journal or Conference Proceedings.
  • Your work meets all the Research Ethics. The manuscript should contain a separate section of "Ethics Approval" if the work involves human or animal subjects.
  • The English (UK) of the manuscript is acceptable, and it should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
  • Your figures are of acceptable quality and uploaded as separate files.
  • Your references are formatted correctly and numbered as they appear in the text. Please show the reference style.
  • Only manuscripts of sufficient quality that meet the aims & scope of the journal will be reviewed.
  • Manuscripts must conform to the guidelines of the journal shown below.

Submissions that don't adhere to these guidelines will be rejected or returned to the Author prior to the peer review process.

Initial evaluation

All submitted manuscripts will be checked by the Editorial Office to determine whether they are properly prepared and whether they follow the ethical policies of the journal. All submitted manuscripts are screened for potential plagiarism. Manuscripts that do not fit the journal's ethics policy or do not meet the standards of the journal will be rejected before peer review. Incomplete manuscripts not prepared in the advised style will be sent back to authors without scientific review. After these checks, the Editorial Office will consult the journal’s Editor-in-Chief to determine whether the manuscript fits the scope of the journal and whether it is scientifically sound. Manuscripts with insufficient priority for publication will be rejected promptly.

After acceptance

Upon acceptance, your article will be exported to production to undergo typesetting. You will receive a typesetting completed article for final proof reading.

Article publishing charge

The standard article publishing charge (APC) for this journal is USD 300 per article to cover basic publishing costs.

Waiver Policy: Provide case-by-case waivers or discounts for authors upon JISET editorial board discretion.