Editorial Policy
Overview
Submission of a manuscript to the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) confirms that all listed authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript and that the submission complies with the journal’s editorial policies. JIST adheres to the principles and best practices outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals, as well as the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Open Access Policy
All articles published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) are freely available online immediately upon publication. No subscription or access fees are required to view or download full-text content. JIST publishes under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Editorial Board
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) is headquartered at Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia. The journal’s editorial structure comprises the following roles: Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Manager, Editorial Board, and National and International Advisory Board Members. The editorial office team includes the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Managing Editor, and Editorial Officer, who collectively oversee the journal’s peer review process, editorial standards, and strategic development.
As part of the submission process, authors must confirm compliance with the following requirements. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned without review. The manuscript has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another journal. If it has been submitted elsewhere, a clear explanation must be provided in the “Comments to the Editor” section. The manuscript must be anonymized for peer review. All author names, institutional affiliations, and acknowledgments should be removed from the main document. A separate cover page must be submitted as a Word file, including the manuscript title, full names of all authors (in order of contribution), institutional affiliations, email addresses, and the name of the corresponding author.
The manuscript file must be in Microsoft Word format, using 12-point Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, and with all figures, tables, and illustrations embedded at appropriate points within the text—not placed at the end. The manuscript must conform to the stylistic and bibliographic standards outlined in the journal’s Author Guidelines.
A cover letter from the corresponding author must accompany the submission. This letter should include:
- The title of the manuscript
- A statement disclosing any potential conflicts of interest
- Justification for submission to the JIST
- Confirmation that the manuscript is submitted exclusively to this journal
- A brief summary of the manuscript’s novelty and key research highlights
Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission system. Alternatively, submissions may be sent by email to the journal’s official address. All manuscripts must be written in English. Authors who are not fluent in English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a proficient English speaker prior to submission.
Before peer review, each submission will undergo an initial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief, section editors, or guest editors to determine its suitability based on scientific quality and originality. The journal reserves the right to return manuscripts to authors for revision prior to formal review to ensure alignment with publication standards.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific integrity, originality, and relevance. Submissions are first screened by an editor within one week of receipt for adherence to author guidelines, clarity, scientific merit, and ethical compliance. Based on this initial assessment, manuscripts may be sent for external peer review, returned for revision, or declined. Manuscripts selected for peer review are evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers assess submissions for methodological soundness, validity, significance, and ethical standards. Recommendations may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors of manuscripts requiring revisions are given up to two to four weeks to respond to reviewer comments and resubmit. Revised manuscripts undergo re-evaluation by the original reviewers.
All accepted articles are subject to final editorial approval. JIST upholds a transparent and unbiased review process, prioritizing scientific rigor over perceived impact or novelty.
Ethics and Consent
Research involving human
All research involving human participants, data, or biological material must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and receive approval from a recognized ethics committee. Manuscripts must include the name of the approving committee and reference number. If ethics approval was not required, the exemption and the approving body must be clearly stated. Retrospective approval is generally not accepted. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants (or legal guardians for minors), and a statement confirming this must appear in the manuscript. For studies involving vulnerable populations or identifiable data, additional ethical scrutiny may apply. For transplantation studies, authors must confirm that no organs or tissues were sourced from prisoners and specify the institutions involved.
Research Involving Animals
All experimental studies involving vertebrates or regulated invertebrates must comply with institutional, national, or international guidelines, and where applicable, receive prior approval from a recognized ethics committee. Manuscripts must include a statement confirming ethical approval (with committee name and reference number) or, if exempt, the justification and approving body. The International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS) and the Directive 2010/63/EU provide relevant ethical frameworks. The Editor reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet accepted animal welfare standards, regardless of prior approval.
Studies employing anesthesia or euthanasia methods inconsistent with veterinary best practice (e.g. chloral hydrate, ether, chloroform) will not be considered. Authors are advised to consult the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020). For research involving client-owned animals, informed consent and adherence to high standards of veterinary care are required. Field studies must comply with applicable regulations and include documentation of permissions or licenses. Authors should follow the IUCN Policy Statement on Research Involving Species at Risk of Extinction and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Research Involving Plants
Experimental and field studies involving cultivated or wild plants must comply with all relevant legal and institutional guidelines. Manuscripts must include documentation of appropriate collection permits or licenses. Voucher specimens of wild plants must be deposited in a publicly accessible herbarium or collection, with identification details clearly stated.
Research Involving Palaeontological and Geological Materials
Submissions must include provenance information for all specimens and samples. Where precise locality data may compromise site security, limited disclosure is acceptable. All materials must be collected and exported in accordance with applicable laws, with documentation of permissions and issuing authorities provided. Type and cited specimens must be deposited in recognized public repositories with traceable catalogue numbers. Authors are encouraged to deposit 3D scans of fossil specimens in accessible digital archives.
All submissions must comply with the normative instruments of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the policies and guidance of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Standards of Reporting
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) advocates for complete, accurate, and transparent reporting of all research. Authors are required to adhere to internationally recognized reporting standards to ensure reproducibility, integrity, and clarity of published work.
Before peer review, the relevant reporting checklist must be completed and made available to editors and reviewers.
- Randomized controlled trials: CONSORT
- Protocols for randomized controlled trials: SPIRIT
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: PRISMA-P
- Observational studies: STROBE
- Case reports: CARE
- Qualitative research: COREQ
- Diagnostic and prognostic studies: STARD and TRIPOD
- Economic evaluations: CHEERS
- Pre-clinical animal studies: ARRIVE
We strongly recommend that authors consult the minimum reporting guidelines for health research hosted by the EQUATOR Network and use FAIRsharing.org for reporting checklists in biological and biomedical research, where applicable.
Additional reporting guidelines may be mandated depending on the type of study, and exact requirements may vary across submissions. Authors should refer to the journal’s submission guidelines for specific instructions.
JIST is committed to upholding the highest standards of research reporting to promote transparency, reproducibility, and ethical integrity in scholarly publishing.
Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology does not tolerate any form of plagiarism. Authors should adhere to publication standards, ensuring that submitted work is original, free from plagiarism, and has not been previously published. Fraudulent or intentionally inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable. If authors have used the work or words of others, these must be properly cited or quoted, accurately reflecting the contributions of all individuals to the work and its reporting.
It is the responsibility of authors to disclose any financial/other interest that may have influenced the development of the manuscript during submission. Both the editors and peer-reviewers are expected to disclose any possible conflict of interest for manuscripts they are assigned to review. If necessary, they should decline the review of such manuscripts. Disclosures must be entered directly into the submission system.
Failure to disclose a competing interest at submission may result in author sanctions. Authors must disclose any association that poses or could be reasonably perceived as posing a financial or personal competing interest in connection with the manuscript and acknowledge all funding sources supporting the work.
Authors should meet all four criteria for authorship in the ICMJE Recommendations
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) requires that all research and non-research articles (including Opinion, Review, and Commentary articles) cite appropriate and relevant literature to support the claims made. Citations must be accurate, balanced, and free from manipulation. Excessive self-citation, coordinated efforts among authors to collectively self-cite, gratuitous citation of articles published in JIST, or any other form of citation manipulation are strictly prohibited. Such practices will result in rejection of the manuscript and may be reported to the authors’ institutions. Any attempts by peer reviewers or editors to encourage citation manipulation should be reported by authors directly to the publisher.
Author guidelines for citations
Authors should adhere to the following principles when preparing their manuscripts:
- Any statement that relies on external sources of information (i.e. not the authors’ own new ideas, findings, or general knowledge) must be supported by a citation
- Original work should be cited directly rather than secondary sources (e.g. review articles that summarize original findings).
- Citations must be accurate and should not misrepresent the work being referenced.
- Authors must not cite sources they have not read.
- Preferential citation of one’s own work, or that of friends, peers, or institutions, is inappropriate.
- Citations should reflect international scholarship and avoid reliance solely on work from one country.
- Authors should avoid excessive citations to support a single point.
- Peer-reviewed sources should be prioritized wherever possible.
- Advertisements, advertorial material, or non-scholarly sources must not be cited.
JIST is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly integrity. Proper citation practices ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for the contributions of the wider scientific community
Confidentiality
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) are treated as strictly confidential. The journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the peer review process in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must not disclose, discuss, or share any part of a submitted manuscript with third parties without explicit permission from the Editor-in-Chief. Reviewers are required to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process and must not retain, copy, or distribute manuscript content. Any breach of confidentiality will be addressed in line with COPE’s ethical standards and may result in appropriate corrective action.
Disclosure
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology requires that all authors, peer reviewers, and editors disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the submitted work.
- Authors must declare all forms of possible conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, academic, or professional relationships that could influence the interpretation or presentation of their work.
- Editors and reviewers are required to disclose any competing interests that may affect their ability to provide an impartial assessment. Such declarations enable the Editor-in-Chief to take appropriate measures to ensure a fair and unbiased review process. In circumstances where a conflict of interest prevents an editor from handling a submission, a guest editor will be appointed to oversee the manuscript.
- When the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, or a member of the Editorial Board submits a paper to the journal, editorial decisions will be made by another editor without conflicts of interest. In these cases, at least two independent peer-review reports are required before a final decision is reached
Disclaimer
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) does not assume responsibility for the opinions, views, or content expressed in published manuscripts. The responsibility for originality, accuracy, proofreading, and correction of errors rests solely with the individual authors.
JIST adheres strictly to a double-blind peer review system. All manuscripts submitted undergo rigorous evaluation for authenticity, ethical compliance, and scholarly contribution. The decisions of peer reviewers form the basis of publication and are considered final.
The journal is committed to maintaining integrity, impartiality, and transparency in its editorial and review processes. Editorial independence is preserved at all stages, and the journal does not endorse or guarantee the validity of any claims made by authors in their published work.
Editorial Independence
The Editor-in-Chief maintains full editorial independence in all publishing decisions.
The editorial board, advisory members, and Debre Tabor University do not exercise
editorial authority over individual manuscript decisions.
Copyright Policy
Upon acceptance for publication, authors are required to transfer copyright of their article to the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST). Authors may reuse their work elsewhere after publication, provided that proper acknowledgment is given to JIST as the original source. All published articles are freely accessible and may be downloaded and used by the scientific community without further permission. Effective from initial submission, authors must agree that if their manuscript is accepted, they will grant JIST an exclusive, irrevocable license to publish their work. Authors who have transferred copyright or granted an exclusive license to JIST retain the following rights:
- Reuse in compilations or publications: Authors may use all or part of their work in future compilations or other publications authored by them.
- Academic and educational use: Authors may incorporate the work into their own theses or dissertations, reuse figures, photographs, and tables created by them, present the work orally in its entirety, and reproduce copies for lectures, classroom instruction, or similar purposes. Academic institutions employing the author may also reproduce the article for teaching purposes.
- Posting accepted manuscripts: Authors may post the accepted manuscript version (“Paper in Press”) on their personal webpage, institutional repository, or funding body’s archive, provided that a link to the published article in JIST is included.
- Preprint servers: Authors may post a manuscript version on not-for-profit preprint servers, provided that distribution rights remain with the authors, JIST-formatted final files are not posted, and a link to the published article in JIST is included.
- Acknowledgment of reuse: Any reuse of JIST content must include the following statement:
This research was originally published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology. Author(s). Title. JIST. Year; Volume:pp–pp. © The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology, Debre Tabor University.
The journal is committed to protecting intellectual property while ensuring wide dissemination of scholarly work. This policy balances the rights of authors with the responsibility of JIST to maintain integrity, accessibility, and transparency in scientific publishing.
Artificial intelligence Declaration
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) permit the use of large language models (LLMs) or other artificial intelligence (AI) tools exclusively for AI-assisted copy editing. Such use is restricted to improvements in readability, clarity, and style, and to ensure that manuscripts are free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and tone. AI-assisted interventions may include wording and formatting adjustments to human-generated texts. However, they must not extend to generative editorial work, autonomous content creation, or substantive contributions to the intellectual or scientific content of the manuscript.
In all cases, human accountability remains paramount. Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the final version of the text, and must confirm that any AI-assisted edits faithfully reflect their own work.
Authors are required to declare:
- The type of AI tool used
- The specific purpose of its use
This declaration must be included at the time of submission. JIST is committed to transparency in the reporting and publication process, ensuring that AI tools support but never replace human authorship and responsibility.
Privacy Statement
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) collects and processes data from registered users strictly within the scope of the standard functioning of peer-reviewed journals. This includes information necessary to enable communication during the editorial process and to compile aggregated data on submissions and publications. The editorial team uses this information solely to guide its work in publishing and improving the journal.
Authors are fully responsible for any human subject data reported in their manuscripts. JIST does not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or ethical compliance of such data.
Registration requires the provision of personal data, which may include: name, identification number, location, educational status, publication history, areas of expertise, and online identifiers. This information is collected to facilitate editorial communication, peer review, and related scholarly activities
Personal data will not be shared with any third party without the explicit consent of the individual concerned. Authors and reviewers may be contacted for specific purposes, including editorial correspondence, peer review assignments, and journal-related communications.
JIST is committed to safeguarding personal data. All information will be securely retained within the journal’s system and protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
The journal upholds the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality in line with international publishing ethics, ensuring that personal data is used responsibly and transparently.
Article Processing Charges
All articles published in our journals are open access and freely available online, immediately upon publication. This is made possible by the exclusive financial support of the Debre Tabor University. Hence, the Journal of Interdisciplinary of Sciences and Technology does not request an article processing charge.
The Journal of Interdisciplinary of Sciences and Technology publish both regular and Special Issue articles. Articles for both cases should fulfill all the normal requirements of the manuscript submission guideline and should be of relevance to a wide international community. Authors should note that the same criteria of quality, originality, and significance apply to articles in Special Issues as to regular articles.
Announcement for Special Issue
At first, the Journal of Interdisciplinary of Sciences and Technology announce the submission of articles to be published on a special issue. Special Issues must receive initial approval from the Editorial Board before the papers are submitted. Depending on the nature of the topic of the special issue a guest editor may be assigned to handle the submission and review process. The Editor in chief is responsible for calling for papers for the special issue and assignment of the guest editor. Guest Editors are expected to oversee the peer review process for the Special Issue but final acceptance approval for each paper will be given by the Editor-in-Chief.
Review Process and Editorial Procedure
As submissions for the Special Issue arrive directly from Authors in the online submission and review system, the Guest Editors will be able to access these and assess whether each paper is in scope for the Special Issue. The paper will then either be rejected or should be sent out for peer review. If a paper does not meet the criteria required for the Special Issue Guest Editors may reject papers without them having been sent for external peer review. The Editor-in-Chief is available to assist should there be any doubt about a course of action to take.
For all Special Issues, please note that: The Editor-in-Chief may wish to take a first look at all papers submitted to a Special Issue and can reject papers without review on the basis of quality, originality, or significance, or ask for further revisions to be made prior to review. Double-blind peer review of each paper is carried out in the normal manner via the journal’s online submission and peer review system. Once reviews are returned the Editor will need to take a provisional decision and this will be communicated to the confirmation of the decision.
Number of Articles in Special Issues
As a general guide, a full Special Issue should comprise approximately 6-10 articles.
Timetable
Authors should work to clear deadlines set by the Editor-in-Chief and be made aware that if they miss deadlines for submission, revisions, or return of proofs then their papers may be excluded from the Special Issue so as not to disadvantage other authors.
Manuscript Preparation
Authors should follow the author’s guideline of Journal of interdisciplinary of sciences and Technology available at the journal websites
It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure the English are of sufficient quality to be understood. The journal may provide free and professional language editions only for articles selected for publication.
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in research and publication. All work submitted must be free from fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or any other form of misconduct. In cases of suspected or alleged misconduct, JIST will automatically reject the manuscript. The journal may notify the authors’ institution(s) or relevant authorities and, where appropriate, pursue legal or ethical procedures. JIST adhered the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), WAME (World Association of Medical Editors), ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors), and STM (International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers) to address research misconduct.
Investigation Process
- Suspected cases of misconduct will be investigated according to COPE flowcharts and international best practices.
- Investigations will be conducted fairly, confidentially, and with due process.
- Authors will be given the opportunity to respond to allegations.
- If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate corrective actions will be taken, which may include retraction, correction, or notification to institutions and funding bodies.
Commitment to Integrity
JIST maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward research misconduct. The journal’s editorial team, reviewers, and authors share responsibility for ensuring that all published work reflects the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability in scholarly communication.
The author shall acknowledge contributions, technical help, financial support, material support, study participants, and others who contributed to the design, data collection, and analysis of the study at the end of the manuscript briefly. Please do not try to justify authorship in the acknowledgment section.
Journal of interdisciplinary of sciences and Technology does not encourage changes to authorship, especially, after a manuscript has been processed. When an authorship dispute arises after a paper has been submitted/accepted for publication, the journals require all the authors involved to give consent for this change
Correction and Retraction of Articles
Published papers may be corrected with the authorization of the editor of the journal. The magnitude of the correction will also be decided by the editor. Minor corrections are made directly to the original article. However, in cases of major corrections, the original article will remain unchanged, while the corrected version will also be published. Both the original and corrected version will be linked to each other. A statement indicating the reason for the major change to the article will also be published.
When necessary, retraction of articles will be done according to COPE retraction guidelines
During manuscript submission, authors are required to complete the online form, disclose any competing interests, and acknowledge all funding sources supporting the work. The corresponding author must ensure that all authors have disclosed any competing interests.
Editor and Reviewer Responsibilities
When asked to evaluate a manuscript, reviewers and editors must disclose any association that poses a competing interest in connection with the manuscript. Referees and editors are asked to recuse themselves from handling a paper if the competing interest makes them unable to make an impartial scientific judgment or evaluation. A referee or editor who has a competing interest but believes that it does not preclude his or her making a proper judgment must disclose to the journal the nature of the interest.
The Journal of Interdisciplinary of Sciences and Technology shall have an office at the Debre Tabor University. The organization of the Journal shall consist of the following structure, members, and contents.
- Editor-in-Chief
- Associate Editors
- Editorial Manager
- Editorial Board
- Advisory Board members
- Editorial Office Team, which consists of an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Managing Editor, and an Editorial Officer
- Editorial policies and regulations
- Instruction to authors
- Address for all correspondences
- Review forms
The Debre Tabor University is responsible for resource allocations; office facilities, stationeries, printing, communication expenses, and top-up payments for assigned people at the coordinating office. The editorial office team shall have Editor-in-Chief, secretaries, and other essential staff as may be necessary to run the day-to-day activities of the editorial office effectively and efficiently. The editorial office shall be equipped with essential office and communication facilities, plagiarism, and other software
The meeting of the editorial team shall be planned by the Editor-In-Chief when the need arises. There would be one ordinary meeting for the Editorial Board of the JIST every month. Extraordinary meetings may be convened upon the decision of the Editor-in-Chief and when the need arises.
Finance and Financial Management
The Debre Tabor University shall have an Journal of Interdisciplinary of Sciences and Technology (JIST) which is regularly published. The following statements shall be considered:
- The University shall cover all costs associated with the Journal.
- Individuals or institutions can subscribe to the journal at a rate that would be decided by the Editorial Board.
- Issues of the journal can be sold to all interested at a rate that would be fixed by the Editorial Board.
- The JIST shall carry out fund-raising activities.
- JIST may establish other income-generating projects, which are not in conflict with its fundamental objectives.
- For the enhancement of JIST’s financial management, a financial management guideline will be developed by the Editorial Board and shall be strictly adhered to.
- Amendment of the financial management guideline shall be submitted to the Editorial Board for approval. The financial ratification for this amendment will be done by the College Council.
- Internal auditing shall be carried out every six months and the report shall submit to the College Council through the approval of the College Finance Office.
The Journal and other publications of JIST shall be published in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations of the country. Documents, publications, or any instruments in writing require the approval of the Editor-in-Chief. The Auditor shall have access to all financial papers and documents.
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) publish original contributions in both basic and applied research across medicine and health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and agriculture.
Types of Publications
JIST accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
- Original Articles
- Brief Communications
- Reviews / Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
- Case Reports
- Protocols
- Letters to the Editor
General Requirements
- Word limits: Manuscripts should not exceed 3500 words (excluding references, tables, figures, image, title, and Abstract). For randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews/meta-analyses, the limit is 4500 words.
- No limit in references amount
- Abstract: All submissions must include a structured abstract of no more than 350 words, organized into five paragraphs:
- Background
- Methods
- Findings/Results
- Interpretation/Conclusion
- Funding
Authors are strongly encouraged to follow internationally recognized reporting guidelines relevant to their study design (e.g., CONSORT for randomized trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews, STROBE for observational studies).
Ethical and Editorial Compliance
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with ethical standards.
- All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review.
JIST is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing. Authors are expected to prepare manuscripts with clarity, transparency, and adherence to international reporting guidelines to ensure integrity and reproducibility.
Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. JIST also accepts submissions via the official journal email. The corresponding author must provide a covering letter at the time of submission, clearly stating:
- That the manuscript is being submitted for consideration for publication in JIST.
- That the manuscript, or substantially similar content, has not been submitted to or published in any other journal.
- That all listed authors have made significant contributions to the study described in the manuscript and accept responsibility for its content.
- That all authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and meet the authorship criteria of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
- If the manuscript has previously been submitted to another journal, the authors must clearly state the reasons for resubmission and provide the decision of the prior editor.
All submissions will undergo rigorous editorial and peer review in accordance with JIST’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and international standards of scholarly publishing.
Language
Manuscripts in English are accepted. Authors who are unsure of proper English usage should have their manuscripts checked by someone proficient in English. The authors should read the journal polices and instructions and strictly follow them before submitting their manuscript.
Form of Manuscript
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Manuscript files can be in the following formats: Word, . |
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Length |
Manuscripts should not exceed 3500 words (excluding references, tables, figures, image, title, and Abstract). For randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews/meta-analyses, the limit is 4500 words. |
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Font |
Times New Roman (font size 12) on leaving the margins of 1 inch on all four sides in a single column except for the font named “Symbol”. |
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Headings |
Limit manuscript sections and sub-sections to 3 heading levels. Make sure heading levels are clearly indicated in the manuscript text. |
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Layout and spacing |
Manuscript text should be 1.5-spaced. Do not format text in multiple columns. |
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Page and line numbers |
Include page numbers and line numbers in the manuscript file. Use continuous line numbers |
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Footnotes |
Footnotes are not permitted. If your manuscript contains footnotes, move the information into the main text or the reference list, depending on the content. |
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Language |
Manuscripts must be submitted in English. |
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Abbreviations |
Define abbreviations upon first appearance in the text. Do not use non-standard abbreviations unless they appear at least three times in the text. Keep abbreviations to a minimum. |
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Reference style |
JIST uses “Vancouver” style, as outlined in the ICMJE. |
Tables and Figures should be in their respective position in the manuscript with the title of Table/Legends of Figure.
Manuscripts of original reports are divided into the following sections in this order: Title page, including the title, the author(s) affiliation(s), and corresponding author, Abstract, Key Words, Introduction, Methods, Results/Findings, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Declarations, and References.
Manuscripts submitted as Original Articles to the Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (JIST) must adhere to the following structure and formatting requirements:
Title Page
- The title should contain the fewest words that adequately describe the work.
- Authors’ names must be typed in full.
- The department and institution where the investigation was conducted, including the complete postal address, must be provided.
- The telephone number, fax number, and email address of the corresponding author must be indicated.
Abstract
- A structured abstract of no more than 350 words is required.
- The abstract must include:
- Background
- Methods
- Results (findings)
- Conclusions/Interpretation
Keywords
- Provide 3–5 keywords or phrases sufficient to describe the content of the manuscript.
Background
- Outline the purpose, scope, and methods of the investigation.
- Relate the study to existing work in the field.
Methods
- Clearly describe the selection of subjects, methods, apparatus (include manufacturer details in parentheses), and procedures.
- Reference established methods; briefly describe less well-known methods.
- Quantify findings and present them with appropriate indicators of measurement error or uncertainty (e.g., confidence intervals).
- For studies involving human subjects, state compliance with institutional or national ethical standards.
Results
- Present results in logical sequence using text, tables, and figures.
- Do not repeat all data in the text; emphasize or summarize key observations.
Discussion
- Emphasize new and important aspects of the study and conclusions.
- Highlight major findings first, followed by secondary findings.
- Discuss implications, limitations, and relevance to future research.
- Relate findings to other studies.
- Avoid unqualified statements or unsupported conclusions.
- Clearly label new hypotheses when proposed.
- Recommendations may be included when appropriate.
Acknowledgments
Statements should specify:
- Contributions that require acknowledgment but do not justify authorship.
- Technical assistance.
- Financial or material support, specifying the nature of support.
- Financial or other relationships that may pose a conflict of interest.
Tables and Figures
- Prepare tables and figures on separate pages, intelligible without reference to the text.
- Headings must be concise and clearly present the subject matter.
- Footnotes should be placed below tables and designated by superscripts (1, 2, 3…).
- Figures (graphs, diagrams, drawings, photographs) must be sharp, high-quality, and submitted at 300 -600dpi resolution.
- Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and cited in the text (e.g., Table 3, Figure 3).
Abbreviations and Symbols
- Use only standard abbreviations.
- Define abbreviations upon first appearance in the text.
- Provide a list of abbreviations at the end of the manuscript.
Biological Nomenclature
- Scientific names of animals, plants, and microorganisms must follow international codes.
- Names should be italicized.
- The generic name must be written in full in the title, abstract, and first mention in the text.
Chemical Nomenclature
- Chemical compounds must follow the nomenclature of Chemical Abstracts.
Declarations
Authors must include the following declarations:
- Funding
- Conflict of interest
- Data availability
- Acknowledgments
- Clinical trial registration (where applicable)
- Ethical approval and patient consent (for human and animal studies)
References
- References must be cited by number in parentheses in the text, in order of appearance.
- List references in numerical order at the end of the manuscript.
- Include all authors’ names.
- References must follow Vancouver Style, as outlined by the ICMJE.
Example:
Unpublished Data
Unpublished data or personal communications should not be included in the reference list but may be cited in the text, with permission for personal communications.
Short/Brief Communications
Papers in the brief form will be printed in Short/Brief Communications. They should not exceed ten 1.5-spaced pages including figures and tables. Subdivisions of the text by headings should be avoided except for Abstract and References.
Reviews
The Review is intended to review articles dealing with current as well as historical progress made in research and policymaking in health and biomedical sciences. Teaching articles and reviews may be submitted by invitation of the editorial board.
Case Report
Papers dealing with specific clinical observations will be considered and published as case reports.
Letter to the Editor
A letter will provide opinions concerning the articles published in JIST. The authors of the original articles will be invited to respond to the letters commenting on their manuscripts. The letter should state the title of the article and the volume and number in which the article was published. Letters should not be divided into sections, nor should they contain a summary, figures, or tables. References (not more than 5) may be included.
