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
 

Journal Publishing Process

Our journal utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform for management and publishing, supported by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License.

Management Structure

Editorial Workflow

Our OJS platform guides submissions through five key stages in the editorial process, managed by our dedicated editorial team:

1. Unassigned Queue

All submissions begin here before being assigned to appropriate editors.

2. Submission Review

Each submission undergoes rigorous peer review and editorial evaluation.

3. Submission Editing

Selected manuscripts progress through copyediting, layout preparation, and proofreading, culminating in assignment to a specific journal issue.

4. Table of Contents

Finalized content is organized for publication and officially released to our readership.

 

Editorial Team Roles 

(Assigned through Journal Management)

Editor in chief

Responsible for journal setup and staff configuration, this role may also serve as Editor or fulfill other editorial functions as needed.

Editor

Oversees the complete editorial workflow, assigns submissions to Section Editors, manages content scheduling, and ensures timely journal publication.

Section Editor

Manages the review process and potentially the editing phase for assigned submissions.

Copyeditor

Enhances manuscript clarity and grammar, queries authors about potential issues, and ensures strict adherence to the journal's stylistic guidelines.

Layout Editor

Transforms edited manuscripts into professionally formatted PDF galleys.

Proofreader

Conducts final reviews of galleys to identify and correct any typographic or formatting errors.