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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Authors are requested to read the following submission guidelines carefully before submitting their manuscripts to the International Journal of Engineering, Technology and Natural Sciences (IJETS).

1. General Requirements

To be considered for publication, all submitted manuscripts must comply with the following requirements:

1. Language
• Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English and submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. PDF files are not accepted for manuscript submission.
2. Manuscript Length
• The manuscript must be 8–12 pages in length, including figures, tables, references, and appendices.
• Manuscripts exceeding 12 pages may be considered at the discretion of the Editor based on the manuscript’s scientific significance and overall quality.
3. Reference Management
• Authors are strongly encouraged to use a reference management application such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency and accuracy in citations and references.
• All in-text citations and reference lists must follow the IEEE Reference Style.
4. Manuscript Template
• Manuscripts must be prepared using the official IJETS Manuscript Template. Submissions that do not comply with the required formatting may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the peer-review process.
5. Similarity and AI Screening
• Each manuscript must be accompanied by:
• a Similarity Report (less than 20%) generated using CrossCheck/iThenticate or another recognized plagiarism detection system; and
• an AI-Generated Content Detection Report (less than 20%) generated using a reliable AI detection tool.
• Both reports must be submitted in PDF format as supplementary files through the IJETS online submission system.

Failure to comply with these submission requirements may result in the manuscript being returned to the authors for technical revision or declined before proceeding to peer review.

1. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Engineering, Technology and Natural Sciences (IJETS) should be organized according to the following structure.

1. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. It should clearly identify the principal variables or research focus, as well as the context or setting of the study when appropriate. Authors are encouraged to avoid acronyms, abbreviations, formulas, and unnecessary technical jargon in the title.

2. Abstract

The abstract must contain 200–250 words and should provide a concise summary of the entire study. Citations, references, tables, figures, and undefined abbreviations should not be included.

The abstract should briefly describe:

• the background or research problem;
• the research objective(s);
• the research method;
• the principal findings;
• the conclusions; and
• the theoretical or practical implications, significance, limitations, or recommendations.

The results presented in the abstract must be consistent with the research objectives and the findings reported in the manuscript.

3. Keywords

Authors should provide three (3) to five (5) keywords immediately following the abstract.

Keywords should:

• be arranged alphabetically (A–Z);
• be separated by commas; and
• represent the primary concepts of the study to facilitate indexing and discoverability.

4. Main Text

The manuscript should be organized into the following sections.

1. Introduction

The Introduction should consist of five to six paragraphs, with each paragraph containing approximately 10–15 lines.

The recommended organization is as follows:

• First paragraph: Present the background of the study by describing current social, scientific, industrial, or technological issues supported by credible and recent evidence (e.g., government publications, international organizations, or authoritative databases). Clearly explain the significance and urgency of the research topic.
• Second to Fourth paragraphs: Review relevant literature by discussing at least 15 recent and closely related studies. Identify existing research gaps, inconsistencies, limitations, or unresolved issues while establishing the theoretical or conceptual framework that supports the study. The literature review should demonstrate the novelty and significance of the proposed research.
• Fifth paragraph: Critically synthesize previous studies and explain how the present research extends, improves, or differs from existing knowledge.
• Sixth paragraph: Clearly state the research questions, objectives, hypotheses (if applicable), and the primary contributions expected from the study.

1. Method

The Method section should be written in Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing, with no additional spacing before or after paragraphs. It generally consists of one to three paragraphs, with each paragraph containing approximately 10–15 lines.

This section should clearly describe:

• the rationale for selecting the research topic or problem;
• the research design and methodological approach;
• the research setting, participants, materials, or data sources, including sampling or selection procedures;
• the instruments and data collection techniques employed; and
• the data analysis procedures used to answer the research questions or achieve the research objectives.

Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to present the research procedure using a flowchart or research framework.

III. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section should also be written in Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing, with no additional spacing before or after paragraphs.

Results should directly address the stated research questions or objectives and be presented logically according to the adopted research methodology.

Each paragraph should contain approximately 10–15 lines.

If the manuscript addresses multiple research questions or objectives, the Results and Discussion section should include corresponding subheadings for each research question or objective.

Each subsection should:

• present the findings clearly and systematically;
• interpret and explain the findings rather than merely describing them;
• compare the findings with previous studies; and
• discuss their theoretical, methodological, or practical significance by citing at least five recent and relevant references for each major subsection.

Authors are encouraged to emphasize the originality, contribution, and novelty of their findings.

1. Conclusion

The Conclusion should be written in Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing, and should consist of two paragraphs, each containing approximately 10–15 lines.

The first paragraph should summarize the principal findings in relation to the research objectives or research questions without repeating the discussion.

The second paragraph should explain the study’s contributions to theory, methodology, or practice, followed by the study’s limitations and recommendations for future research.

5. Acknowledgments (Optional)

Acknowledgments should be brief and limited to individuals, institutions, or organizations that have made substantial contributions to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Such contributions may include financial support, technical assistance, statistical consultation, laboratory facilities, language editing, or access to research resources.

6. References

All references must be prepared using a recognized reference management application, such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero, and formatted according to the IEEE Reference Style.

Authors are expected to cite:

• a minimum of 25 relevant references;
• literature published primarily within the last 5 years; and
• at least 70% journal articles, preferably from reputable, peer-reviewed, and internationally indexed journals.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that all cited references are directly relevant to the research topic and accurately support the arguments presented in the manuscript.

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