Author’s Guideline
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
(A) NEW SUBMISSIONS
Only the ‘Online process’ should be used to submit the manuscript. The electronic copy of the paper should be submitted by the corresponding author(s) in compliance with the author's guidelines. Original research articles, conference/ seminar papers, and review articles must be previously unpublished.
New submissions should be provided as a single file, which will be used during the refereeing process. This file must be a Word document.
(B) REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW SUBMISSIONS
Your article will be screened by the IJEIM Managing Editor and must conform to the following guidelines to progress:
1. Standard of English
Please write your text in clear, grammatically correct English (either American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture). Authors who feel their manuscript may require editing for grammatical or spelling errors should consider using English Language Editing services.
Manuscripts written in poor English will be immediately returned to the authors.
2. Article Format
• Page Limit
The article should not exceed 20 pages (10 pages for Short Communications). This page limit includes the abstract, figures and tables, main manuscript, and references. Additional but non-essential material can be uploaded as Supplementary Materials, such as detailed empirical settings, complete data, detailed results fundamental for replication, and very technical or repetitive proofs.
• Format of Text
• The article should be A4 size, single column, 1.15 line spacing and in Times New Roman.
• Title font: 14 (bold)
• Author's name font: 11 (bold)
• Author's Affiliation (i.e., Department/ Organization/ Address/ Place/Country) font: 10 (Italic)
• E-mail & Orcid Id: 10 fonts
• Abstract & Keywords: 10 fonts
• Main Text: 11 fonts
• Headings (INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND, MATERIALS AND METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, REFERENCES etc.) font: 11 (bold and upper case)
• Subheadings font: 11 (bold)
• Detailed Sub-headings font:11 (Bold and Italic)
• Figures and Tables
Ensure that figures and tables are embedded next to the relevant text within the manuscript file, not at the bottom or top of the file. Figures should be of high enough quality for refereeing.
• Title of Tables & Figures font: 11 font
• Text of Table: 10 font
• Reference Format
References should follow the American Psychological Association (APA 7) style, with the reference list arranged alphabetically. The use of DOIs is encouraged.
3. Article Structure
The structure should be clear and easy to follow, with clearly defined and numbered sections and headings on separate lines.
TITLE PAGE
• The article title (Short and specific, avoid formulae, abbreviations, and acronyms)
• All author names and affiliations, including email and postal addresses
• Clearly indicate the corresponding author
ABSTRACT
A 250–300 word summary, written in grammatically correct scientific English, covering the background of the work, materials and methods, and key findings. Avoid formulae, unqualified abbreviations, and acronyms. Defined abbreviations or acronyms should be redefined in the manuscript text. References should be avoided.
KEYWORDS
• Include 4-6 keywords of your choice.
INTRODUCTION:
• The introduction should be clear and concise. Ensure references are current, relevant, and searchable on the Internet (e.g., Google Scholar). Avoid unnecessary references.
BACKGROUND:
• The Background of the work section should succinctly introduce the context and significance of the research. Provide a brief overview of the existing literature, highlighting gaps, controversies, or unresolved issues that the study aims to address. Clearly state the research objectives or questions that guide the study. Emphasize the novelty and relevance of the research to the field of engineering and information management. Keep the background concise while providing enough information to establish the rationale for the study and its contribution to knowledge.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
• This section should provide a clear and detailed description of the methodologies and protocols used in your research. Include specific details about the materials, instruments (with generic names), and experimental procedures. Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines for studies involving human or animal subjects, including obtaining necessary approvals from ethical committees. Clearly state any permissions granted. Describe the experimental design, data collection, and analysis methods comprehensively to allow replication. List all reagents and materials with their sources. Address any methodological limitations and ensure the methods are transparent and reproducible.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
• Present results precisely and clearly, explaining them in the context of the study’s aims and objectives. The Results and Discussion sections can be separate or combined, based on the author’s preference. Clearly explain tables, graphs, and figures. Statistically analyze the data and mention significance levels where necessary. Discuss the results in light of their significance. Conclude the study by presenting its importance and relevance.
Note on Images:
• Resolution: Minimum resolution of 600 dpi for color images and 300 dpi for grayscale (or black and white) images.
• Formats Accepted: jpg, jpeg, png, tiff.
Types:
• Graphs, pictures, maps, charts, paintings, sketches, and diagrams are all considered images and must be incorporated into the manuscript. High-resolution images may be requested upon article approval.
Image Copyright:
• Authors must obtain written consent before using any images they did not create, even if the image is available online. It is the author's responsibility to secure authorization. Written permission must be obtained before submitting the article. For more information, visit the [Copyright Agency Limited website] (http://www.copyright.com.au/get-information/about-copyright).
CONCLUSION:
• The Conclusion section should succinctly summarize the key findings of the study and their implications. Reiterate the main contributions of the research and how they advance knowledge in the field of engineering and information management. Discuss any limitations of the study and suggest avenues for future research. Emphasize the significance of the findings and their relevance to practitioners and policymakers. Avoid introducing new information in the conclusion and focus on providing a clear and compelling summary of the study's outcomes.
Acknowledgements:
• This section should be concise, expressing gratitude to individuals, funding bodies, and institutional departments.
Conflict of Interest:
• Authors must declare all conflicts of interest relevant to the work (e.g., financial and personal relationships that might affect the interpretation of the work). If no conflicts exist, state: "The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest."
REFERENCES:
• References should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style with the reference list arranged alphabetically.
(C) CHECKLIST FOR NEW SUBMISSIONS
• Before submitting a new manuscript to IJEIM, ensure that your article:
- Conforms to IJEIM's Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication.
- Is written in good British or American English.
- Does not exceed 20 manuscript pages (or 10 pages for a Short Communication) except some exceptional cases.
- Uses single-column formatting, 11 pt font, 1.15 line spacing, and without any line number.
- Has figures and tables embedded next to relevant text.
- Includes references in APA format, with an alphabetical reference list.
- Includes a Title Page with all essential title page information.
- Includes 4-6 keywords.
- Does not contain formulae, abbreviations, or acronyms in the Title.
- Does not contain formulae or unqualified abbreviations or acronyms in the Abstract.
- Does not contain unqualified abbreviations or acronyms in the main text.
- Is submitted as a single Word document.
Fees / Charges:
• The “International Journal of Engineering and Information Management (IJEIM) (Open Access Peer Reviewed Journal)” does not impose a submission fee. Authors are required to pay the "Article Processing Charge" of Rs. 10000 (INR) for Indian authors and 150 USD for authors outside from India to the Publisher only after their articles have undergone review and have been accepted for publication by the editors. This fee is the sole charge levied by the Publisher. Each article published in our journal is open-access and promptly available online. The "Article Processing Charge" facilitates this accessibility. It encompasses the provision of online tools for editors and authors, article creation and hosting, coordination with abstracting and indexing services, and customer services.
Example:
- Editorial Work: Online tools for journal editors, peer review, administrative support, content commissioning, and journal development.
- Technical Infrastructure and Innovation: Article production, hosting, development, and continuous maintenance and operation on websites and online journals.
- Editing & Production of Articles: Formatting, editing, and composition of articles, as well as their inclusion in indexing services.
- Marketing of Journal and Content: Dissemination of information to ensure awareness among readers and authors about published work.
- Customer Service: Addressing the concerns of writers and responding to authors and readers.
Upon acceptance, authors are invoiced for the article processing charge. The author(s) must remit the required fee, with payment accepted exclusively through Paypal/NEFT/RTGS/Online Transfer/UPI transfer.
Refund Policy: The article manuscript handling fee becomes payable upon acceptance of the article for publication. The submitting author is responsible for this fee, and the International Academic Publishing House [Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Information Management (IJEIM)] does not offer refunds.
Waivers: The International Academic Publishing House [Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Information Management (IJEIM)] maintains a transparent waiver policy to assist researchers unable to cover some or all of the open-access publishing costs. This policy is designed to support researchers.
Reimbursement Policy: If alternative funding is secured for an open-access article, the International Academic Publishing House will fully refund the Article Manuscript Handling Fee to prevent double charging for the same article. For example, any Article Manuscript Handling Fees paid by an author or on their behalf will be refunded in full if an open-access article becomes part of a Special Issue declared entirely open-access, such as through sponsorship by an organization.
