Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Scientific Research in Information Technology (ISCSITR - IJSRIT) welcomes original, high-quality research papers, review articles, and technical reports in the field of computer science, information technology, and related disciplines. Authors must adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their manuscripts.

1. Manuscript Preparation

1.1 Formatting Guidelines

  • Language: All submissions must be in English.
  • Document Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX (PDF format).
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, single column format.
  • Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing throughout the document.
  • Length: Research papers should be between 6-15 pages, including references and appendices.
  • Figures & Tables: Must be clearly labeled, numbered, and cited in the text.

2. Manuscript Structure

Each manuscript must follow the structure below:

  1. Title Page

    • Title (concise and informative).
    • Author(s) full name, affiliation(s), and contact email.
    • Corresponding author information.

  2. Abstract (150-250 words)

    • A concise summary of the research, methodology, results, and conclusions.

  3. Keywords (4-6 keywords)

    • Relevant to the research topic for indexing purposes.

  4. Introduction

    • Background of the study, problem statement, objectives, and significance of the research.

  5. Literature Review

    • A brief review of related works, highlighting gaps addressed by the study.

  6. Methodology

    • Explanation of research methods, algorithms, experiments, and data sources.

  7. Results and Discussion

    • Analysis of results with appropriate tables, graphs, and discussions.

  8. Conclusion and Future Work

    • Summary of findings and future research directions.

  9. References

    • Must follow APA, IEEE, or Springer citation format.
    • Use numbered references (for IEEE) or author-year citations (for APA/Springer).

3. Submission Guidelines

  • All manuscripts must be submitted via the online submission system or through email at [journal email address].
  • The corresponding author will receive an acknowledgment email within 48 hours of submission.

4. Peer Review Process

  • Submissions undergo double-blind peer review to ensure quality and objectivity.
  • The review process typically takes 2-4 weeks.
  • Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

5. Ethics and Plagiarism Policy

  • Manuscripts must be original and should not be under consideration elsewhere.
  • The journal follows strict anti-plagiarism policies (Max similarity: 10-15%).
  • Any data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication will lead to rejection.

6. Copyright and Open Access Policy

  • Authors retain copyright but must grant ISCSITR - IJSRIT the right to publish the article under an open-access model.
  • Articles are distributed under a Creative Commons License allowing free access and distribution.

7. Publication Fees

  • No submission fee is required.
  • A publication fee may be applicable for accepted papers to cover processing costs.
  • Discounts are available for students and researchers from developing countries.

8. Contact Information

For any queries regarding the submission process, manuscript preparation, or journal policies, please contact the editorial office at iscsitr@gmail.com.