AuthorGuidelines

 

Submission Requirements

  • The research must not have been previously published (except as abstract, lecture, or thesis)
  • All authors and responsible authorities must approve publication
  • Accepted works cannot be republished without written consent
  • Download, complete, and submit the publication request form and cover letter
  • Use the journal's manuscript template and follow instructions carefully
  • All manuscripts must be properly laid out using the template
  • ORCID iDs are mandatory for all authors (include in publication request form)
  • References must follow IEEE formatting guidelines
  • Plagiarism score must be not more than 20%
  • Double-blind peer review process enforced
 

Manuscript Preparation

General Formatting

  • Use official UZJNS manuscript template download 
  • A4 page size (21.0 cm × 29.7 cm)
  • 2.54 cm margins (all sides)
  • Times New Roman font throughout
  • 1.15 line spacing (body text), 1.0 (abstracts)

Required Sections

  • Title (English and Arabic)
  • Author information (English and Arabic)
  • Abstract (Within 250 or fewer words, both languages)
  • Keywords (5 terms, both languages)
  • Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion
  • Conclusion (must include advantages, limitations, applications)
  • References (IEEE style)

Language Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be in English
  • Arabic translations required for:
    • Title
    • Author names
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
  • Arabic text formatting:
    • Sakkal Majalla 12pt font
    • Single line spacing

Figures and Tables

Tables

  • Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Captions above the table
  • Only horizontal borders visible
  • 10pt Times New Roman

Figures 

  • Number consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
  • Captions below the figure
  • Minimum 300 dpi quality
  • Recommended to insert in text boxes
 

Peer Review Process

  • Double-blind review system
  • Initial screening (1-2 weeks)
  • The manuescript is reviwed by two or more experts (4-6 weeks)
  • Possible review outcomes:
    • Acceptance (with/without minor revisions)
    • Major revision required followed by re-evaluation
    • Rejection