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Follow these formatting and structure requirements so your paper moves smoothly through review.

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Author Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in submitting your research to International Innovations & Scholarly Trends Journal (IISTJ). Please follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your manuscript meets our technical and formatting requirements.

1. Manuscript Preparation

Document Format

  • Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • A4 paper size (210 × 297 mm)
  • Double-spaced text throughout
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Typography

  • Times New Roman, 12-point font
  • Section headings: 12-point bold
  • Subsection headings: 12-point bold
  • Page numbers in footer, as per the sample paper format

2. Paper Structure

Title Page

  • Concise, informative title (15 words max)
  • Author names and affiliations
  • Corresponding author details with email

Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract: 250 words maximum
  • Structured with background, methods, results, conclusion
  • Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms

Introduction

  • Clear statement of the problem
  • Relevance and significance of the research
  • Research objectives and hypotheses

Literature Review

  • Comprehensive review of relevant literature
  • Critical analysis of existing research
  • Identification of research gaps

Methodology

  • Detailed description of research methods
  • Data collection procedures
  • Analysis techniques
  • Ethical considerations

Results & Discussion

  • Clear presentation of findings
  • Use of tables, figures, and graphs
  • Interpretation of results
  • Comparison with existing literature

Conclusion

  • Summary of key findings
  • Implications for theory and practice
  • Limitations of the study
  • Recommendations for future research

References

  • Follow IEEE citation style
  • Include DOI when available
  • Ensure all in-text citations appear in references

3. Reference Style

The journal follows IEEE citation style. Please ensure all references are formatted correctly:

Journal Article

[1] J. K. Author, "Name of paper," Title of Journal, vol. X, no. X, pp. xxx–xxx, Month Year.

Example: [1] S. Chen and B. Mulgrew, "A clustering technique for digital communications channel equalization," IEEE Trans. Neural Networks, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 570–578, Jul. 1993.

Book

[2] Name of Manual/Handbook, x ed., Abbrev. Name of Co., City of Co., Abbrev. State, Year.

Example: [2] Transmission Systems for Communications, 3rd ed., Western Electric Co., Winston-Salem, NC, 1985.

Conference Paper

[3] J. K. Author, "Title of paper," in Abbreviated Name of Conf., City of Conf., Abbrev. State, Year, pp. xxx–xxx.

Example: [3] G. R. Faulhaber, "Design of service systems with priority reservation," in Conf. Rec. 1995 IEEE Int. Conf. Communications, Seattle, WA, 1995, pp. 3–8.

4. Figures and Tables

Figures

  • High resolution (300 dpi minimum)
  • Accepted formats: TIFF, PNG, JPEG
  • Numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2)
  • Clear, descriptive captions below figures

Tables

  • Created using Word's table function
  • Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2)
  • Descriptive title above each table
  • Notes and abbreviations explained below table

5. Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript to IISTJ, please ensure you have prepared the following items:

Item Description
Main ManuscriptComplete paper in Word format (.doc, .docx) with all sections
FiguresHigh-resolution images, each in a separate file
TablesProperly formatted tables with titles and notes
Cover LetterBrief introduction of your paper and its significance
Copyright FormSigned copyright transfer agreement
Author InformationComplete details of all authors including ORCID IDs
Ethical StatementDeclaration of any conflicts of interest and ethical approvals
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prepare a manuscript for IISTJ?
Follow the IISTJ author guidelines for document format, structure, abstract, keywords, figures/tables, and IEEE-style references, then submit online at https://iistj.org/submitpaper.php.
Is there a paper format template?
Yes. Authors can download the IISTJ paper format from https://iistj.org/IISTJ_Paper_Format.docx and follow the Author Guidelines page.
Do I pay before submission?
No. IISTJ does not charge a submission fee. Article Processing Charges are payable only after acceptance.
How can I track my submission?
Use your Paper ID on the Track Paper page: https://iistj.org/trackpaper.php to open the author dashboard.