Instructions To Authors

Instructions to Authors

1. General Information

The Journal of Applied Computer & Information Sciences (JACIS) publishes original, high-quality research that advances the fields of computer science and information sciences. Submissions must present previously unpublished work and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise English and demonstrate technical rigor, methodological soundness, and a meaningful contribution to the field. Interdisciplinary submissions are welcome provided the computational or information-science component is central and clearly articulated.

2. Article Types

JACIS accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles – Full-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, or applied research

  • Review Articles – Critical surveys of existing literature providing structured analysis and research directions

  • Short Communications – Concise reports of novel methods, preliminary findings, or focused technical contributions

Authors are free to structure their manuscripts in a manner appropriate to the nature of their work, provided clarity and logical flow are maintained.

3. Manuscript Length Guidelines

  • Research Articles: Typically 6,000–8,000 words

  • Review Articles: Up to approximately 18 pages

  • Short Communications: Concise manuscripts not exceeding 5 pages

Word limits are indicative rather than strict; submissions should be proportionate to their contribution.

4. Manuscript Preparation

4.1 File Format and Layout

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Page size: A4

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Page numbers: Required

5. Manuscript Components

5.1 Title Page

The title page should include:

  • Title of the manuscript

  • Full names of all authors

  • Institutional affiliations (department, institution, country)

  • Corresponding author’s email address

  • ORCID iDs (optional but recommended)

5.2 Abstract

Each manuscript must include an abstract of no more than 250 words, summarizing the purpose, methodology, key results, and significance of the work. The abstract should be written as a single paragraph and must not contain citations, tables, or figures.

5.3 Keywords

Authors should provide 4–6 keywords to facilitate indexing and discovery.

5.4 Main Text

Manuscripts should be clearly structured and may include sections such as Introduction, Related Work, Methods, System Architecture, Experimental Evaluation, Results, Discussion, or Conclusion, as appropriate to the research.

Authors should ensure that:

  • Research objectives are clearly stated

  • Methods and systems are described with sufficient detail

  • Results are presented clearly and objectively

  • Claims are supported by evidence or analysis

6. Tables, Figures, and Algorithms

  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text

  • Table titles should appear above tables; figure captions below figures

  • Figures must be of high resolution and legible

  • Algorithms, pseudocode, and code snippets should be clearly formatted

  • Sources must be acknowledged for adapted or reproduced material

7. References

JACIS follows the IEEE citation style.

  • References must be numbered in order of appearance

  • In-text citations should appear as bracketed numbers (e.g., [1], [2])

  • All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa

8. Ethical Responsibilities

Authors must ensure:

  • Originality of the work

  • Proper citation of prior research

  • Accurate reporting of data and results

  • Disclosure of any conflicts of interest

Plagiarism, duplicate submission, and data manipulation are strictly prohibited.

9. Funding and Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose all sources of funding or explicitly state that no external funding was received. Any potential conflicts of interest must also be declared.

10. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review by independent experts. Editorial decisions are based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and technical quality.

11. Open Access and Licensing

JACIS is a fully open access journal. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with proper attribution.

12. Language Quality

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission. Manuscripts with insufficient language quality may be returned for revision before peer review.

13. Privacy Statement

Personal information provided during submission will be used solely for editorial and publication purposes and will not be shared with third parties.