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Author Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in submitting your research to International Innovations & Scholarly Trends Journal (IISTJ). Please follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your manuscript meets our technical and formatting requirements.
1. Manuscript Preparation
Document Format
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
- A4 paper size (210 × 297 mm)
- Double-spaced text throughout
Typography
- Times New Roman, 12-point font
- Section headings: 12-point bold
- Subsection headings: 12-point bold
- Page numbers in footer, as per the sample paper format
2. Paper Structure
Title Page
- Concise, informative title (15 words max)
- Author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author details with email
Abstract & Keywords
- Abstract: 250 words maximum
- Structured with background, methods, results, conclusion
- Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms
Introduction
- Clear statement of the problem
- Relevance and significance of the research
- Research objectives and hypotheses
Literature Review
- Comprehensive review of relevant literature
- Critical analysis of existing research
- Identification of research gaps
Methodology
- Detailed description of research methods
- Data collection procedures
- Analysis techniques
- Ethical considerations
Results & Discussion
- Clear presentation of findings
- Use of tables, figures, and graphs
- Interpretation of results
- Comparison with existing literature
Conclusion
- Summary of key findings
- Implications for theory and practice
- Limitations of the study
- Recommendations for future research
References
- Follow IEEE citation style
- Include DOI when available
- Ensure all citations in text appear in references
3. Reference Style
The journal follows IEEE citation style. Please ensure all references are formatted correctly:
Journal Article
[1] J. K. Author, "Name of paper," Title of Journal, vol. X, no. X, pp. xxx–xxx, Month Year.
Example: [1] S. Chen and B. Mulgrew, "A clustering technique for digital communications channel equalization," IEEE Trans. Neural Networks, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 570–578, Jul. 1993.
Book
[2] Name of Manual/Handbook, x ed., Abbrev. Name of Co., City of Co., Abbrev. State, Year.
Example: [2] Transmission Systems for Communications, 3rd ed., Western Electric Co., Winston-Salem, NC, 1985.
Conference Paper
[3] J. K. Author, "Title of paper," in Abbreviated Name of Conf., City of Conf., Abbrev. State, Year, pp. xxx–xxx.
Example: [3] G. R. Faulhaber, "Design of service systems with priority reservation," in Conf. Rec. 1995 IEEE Int. Conf. Communications, Seattle, WA, 1995, pp. 3–8.
4. Figures and Tables
Figures
- High resolution (300 dpi minimum)
- Accepted formats: TIFF, PNG, JPEG
- Numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2)
- Clear, descriptive captions below figures
Tables
- Created using Word's table function
- Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2)
- Descriptive title above each table
- Notes and abbreviations explained below table
5. Submission Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript to IISTJ, please ensure you have prepared the following items:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Main Manuscript | Complete paper in Word format (.doc, .docx) with all sections |
| Figures | High-resolution images, each in a separate file |
| Tables | Properly formatted tables with titles and notes |
| Cover Letter | Brief introduction of your paper and its significance |
| Copyright Form | Signed copyright transfer agreement |
| Author Information | Complete details of all authors including ORCID IDs |
| Ethical Statement | Declaration of any conflicts of interest and ethical approvals |
For any questions regarding submission, please contact the editorial office.