Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Engineering (IJITCE) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research in the fields of Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Networks, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, and related interdisciplinary technologies.

Authors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts that contribute to scientific advancement and technological innovation. The journal follows established scholarly publishing practices and internationally recognized academic standards.

1. Manuscript Submission

Electronic submission of manuscripts is strongly encouraged. Authors must submit their manuscript as a single Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) containing the complete text, tables, figures, and references.

Manuscripts should be submitted via email to the Editorial Office:

Submission Email: [Insert IJITCE Editorial Email]

The journal accepts submissions through electronic mail attachments. Authors will receive an acknowledgement email after successful submission.

2. Types of Manuscripts

IJITCE publishes the following categories of scholarly manuscripts:

Research Articles

Research articles present original research findings, experiments, models, algorithms, or theoretical developments. The methodology and results must be clearly described to allow other researchers to verify and reproduce the work.

Short Communications

Short Communications report concise results of smaller investigations, innovative models, experimental techniques, or early-stage research findings. These manuscripts are typically shorter than full research articles but must maintain scientific rigor.

Review Articles

Review papers summarize and critically analyze recent developments in specific areas of Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Reviews should provide a comprehensive overview of current research trends, existing challenges, and future directions.

All submitted manuscripts undergo the journal's peer-review process.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English.

The manuscript should be prepared in Microsoft Word format and organized in the following structure:

· Title

· Author(s) Name and Affiliation

· Abstract

· Keywords

· Introduction

· Literature Review (if applicable)

· Materials and Methods / Methodology

· Results

· Discussion

· Conclusion

· Acknowledgement (optional)

· References

4. Manuscript Formatting

To facilitate professional typesetting, authors should follow these formatting requirements:

Layout: Single-column format throughout the manuscript.

Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font.

Title: Bold, centered, and written in sentence case with appropriate capitalization.

Authors: Author names should appear below the title, followed by full institutional affiliations, including department, institution, city, country, and email address.

Abstract: The abstract should be concise and summarize the objectives, methodology, results, and significance of the study.

The abstract should typically contain 150–250 words and should not include references, tables, figures, or bullet points.

Keywords: Provide 4–6 keywords separated by semicolons.

Example:

Information Technology; Computer Engineering; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Data Analytics

5. Figures and Illustrations

Figures must be clear, properly labeled, and included within the manuscript at appropriate positions.

Guidelines include:

· Prefer grayscale figures unless color is necessary for clarity.

· Each figure must have a descriptive caption.

· Figures should be numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).

· Images should be high-resolution and suitable for publication.

6. Tables

Tables must be prepared using the table function of MS Word and should not be submitted as images.

· Tables must be numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).

· Each table should include a clear and descriptive caption.

· Tables must be cited within the text.

· Tables should be properly organized and easy to interpret.

7. Equations and Mathematical Expressions

Equations should be created using the MS Word Equation Editor.

· Equations must be numbered sequentially.

· Equation numbers should appear in parentheses on the right side.

Example: Equation (1)

All mathematical symbols used in equations must be clearly defined within the manuscript.

8. Materials and Methods

This section must clearly describe:

· Materials and equipment used

· Experimental procedures

· Algorithms or models applied

· Software tools or platforms used

· Data sources and datasets

The information should be sufficiently detailed to allow other researchers to replicate the study.

9. References and Citation Style

References should follow a numbered citation style similar to IEEE referencing format.

In-text citations should appear as:

· [1]

· [2–5]

· [3, p. 105]

All references must be listed at the end of the manuscript in numerical order.

Book Reference

S. A. Edwards, The Nanotech Pioneers, Wiley-VCH Verlag, Weinheim, 2006, pp. 1–14.

Journal Article

F. T. Kendle and P. R. Fried, “Article Title,” Journal Name, vol. 3, no. 4, 2001, pp. 10–15.

Conference Proceedings

Author Name, “Paper Title,” Conference Title, Conference Location, Year, pp. 1–5.

Website

Organization Name, Website Title, Available: URL. Accessed on: Date.

Authors are encouraged to cite recent, relevant, and internationally recognized scholarly literature.

10. Ethical Standards

IJITCE follows established principles of responsible scholarly publishing and research integrity.

Authors must ensure that:

· The manuscript is original and unpublished.

· The work is not under review elsewhere.

· All sources are properly cited.

· There is no plagiarism or data fabrication.

· All listed authors have made genuine scholarly contributions.

· All authors have approved the final manuscript before submission.

· Any conflicts of interest are appropriately disclosed.

All submitted manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection software.

11. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors may be required to submit a signed Copyright Transfer Form or Publication Agreement, as applicable under the journal's publication policy.

Authors retain responsibility for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material, including images, tables, figures, or datasets.

12. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to IJITCE undergo editorial evaluation and peer review according to the journal's established review policy.

The review process typically involves:

1. Initial editorial screening.

2. Assignment to appropriate subject experts.

3. Reviewer evaluation and comments.

4. Author revision, if required.

5. Final editorial decision.

The review duration depends on manuscript quality, reviewer availability, and the nature of revisions required.

13. Proofs and Publication

Accepted manuscripts are professionally copyedited, formatted, and typeset before publication.

Authors may receive page proofs for final verification and approval prior to publication.

Authors are responsible for checking the accuracy of author names, affiliations, figures, tables, references, and other manuscript details during the proof stage.