Submission Guidelines

Overview

The Journal for Advanced Computational and Business Studies (JACBS) welcomes submissions of high-quality research that advances the intersection of computational sciences and business applications. These guidelines provide comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting manuscripts to JACBS.

Scope and Focus

JACBS publishes research in the following areas:

• Computational Sciences: AI/ML, data science, blockchain, quantum computing
• Business Applications: Digital transformation, FinTech, supply chain optimization
• Interdisciplinary Research: Studies bridging computational methods and business practices
• Industry Applications: Real-world implementations and case studies
• Emerging Technologies: Novel computational approaches to business challenges

Types of Submissions

Research Articles

• Length: 8,000-12,000 words
• Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
• Focus: Original research with significant theoretical or practical contributions
• Review Time: 6-8 weeks for initial decision

Review Articles

• Length: 10,000-15,000 words
• Structure: Abstract, Introduction, systematic review, synthesis, future directions
• Focus: Comprehensive surveys of current state-of-the-art
• Requirements: Systematic methodology, comprehensive coverage

Short Communications

• Length: 2,000-4,000 words
• Structure: Abstract, brief introduction, methods, results, discussion
• Focus: Preliminary findings, novel methods, timely results
• Review Time: 4-6 weeks for initial decision

Case Studies

• Length: 6,000-10,000 words
• Structure: Background, implementation, results, lessons learned
• Focus: Real-world applications with detailed analysis
• Requirements: Detailed methodology, quantifiable outcomes

Technical Notes

• Length: 3,000-6,000 words
• Structure: Introduction, technical description, validation, conclusion
• Focus: Tools, techniques, implementations
• Requirements: Open source code or detailed specifications

Manuscript Preparation

General Format Requirements

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex with PDF)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
• Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Page Numbers: Continuous, bottom center
• Line Numbers: Continuous line numbering required for review

Title Page

The title page must include:

• Article Title: Concise and descriptive (maximum 150 characters)
• Running Head: Abbreviated title (maximum 50 characters)
• Author Information: Full names, affiliations, ORCID IDs
• Corresponding Author: Complete contact information
• Word Count: Excluding references and appendices
• Keywords: 4-6 keywords for indexing

Abstract Requirements

• Length: 200-300 words
• Structure: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions
• Self-contained: No citations or abbreviations
• Keywords: Include 4-6 relevant keywords

Content Guidelines

Introduction

• Clear statement of research problem and objectives
• Comprehensive literature review
• Research gaps and contributions
• Theoretical framework or conceptual model

Methods

• Detailed methodology description
• Data collection and analysis procedures
• Software tools and versions
• Statistical methods and significance levels
• Ethical approvals and compliance

Results

• Clear presentation of findings
• Appropriate use of tables and figures
• Statistical analysis results
• Objective reporting without interpretation

Discussion

• Interpretation of results
• Comparison with existing literature
• Practical and theoretical implications
• Limitations and future research directions

References and Citations

Citation Style

JACBS uses a modified APA style for citations and references:

• In-text Citations: Author-date format (Smith, 2023)
• Multiple Authors: (Smith & Jones, 2023) or (Smith et al., 2023)
• Direct Quotes: Include page numbers (Smith, 2023, p. 15)
• Reference List: Alphabetical order by first author's surname

Reference Formatting

Journal Articles

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. DOI

Books

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.

Conference Papers

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of paper. In Proceedings of Conference Name (pp. pages). Publisher.

Web Resources

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL

Reference Management

• Minimum References: 30 for research articles, 50 for reviews
• Currency: At least 50% of references from last 5 years
• Quality: Peer-reviewed sources preferred
• DOI Requirements: Include DOIs when available

Figures and Tables

Figure Requirements

• Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for print quality
• Format: TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG
• Size: Maximum 8.5 x 11 inches
• Color: Color figures accepted (additional charges may apply)
• Captions: Descriptive captions below each figure

Table Guidelines

• Format: Editable format (Word table or Excel)
• Style: Simple horizontal lines only
• Headers: Clear column and row headers
• Numbering: Sequential numbering (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
• Titles: Descriptive titles above each table

Supplementary Materials

• Data Files: Raw data in standard formats (CSV, Excel)
• Code: Source code with documentation
• Additional Figures: Supporting visualizations
• Video Files: Demonstrations or presentations (MP4 format)

Ethical Requirements

Research Ethics

• IRB Approval: Required for human subjects research
• Informed Consent: Documentation of participant consent
• Animal Welfare: IACUC approval for animal research
• Data Protection: Compliance with privacy regulations

Publication Ethics

• Originality: Submit only original, unpublished work
• Authorship: All authors must meet authorship criteria
• Conflicts of Interest: Declare all relevant conflicts
• Data Sharing: Commit to sharing data when appropriate

Integrity Standards

• Plagiarism: All submissions screened for plagiarism
• Data Fabrication: Strictly prohibited
• Image Manipulation: Inappropriate alterations not permitted
• Duplicate Publication: Prior publication must be disclosed

Submission Process

Online Submission

All submissions must be made through our online submission system:

• Account Creation: Create account with ORCID integration
• Manuscript Upload: Upload main document and supplementary files
• Metadata Entry: Complete all required fields
• Author Information: Add all co-authors with affiliations
• Final Review: Review all information before submission

Required Documents

• Main Manuscript: Complete manuscript file
• Title Page: Separate title page with author information
• Cover Letter: Letter to the editor
• Ethics Statement: Research ethics documentation
• Conflict of Interest Statement: COI disclosure form
• Supplementary Materials: Additional files as needed

Cover Letter Requirements

The cover letter should include:

• Brief summary of the research and its significance
• Statement of originality and prior publication status
• Suggested reviewers (optional)
• Explanation of any potential conflicts of interest
• Request for specific editor if applicable

Review Process

Editorial Assessment

• Initial Screening: Technical and scope review (1-2 weeks)
• Editorial Decision: Accept for review, revise, or reject
• Reviewer Assignment: 2-3 expert reviewers assigned
• Review Timeline: 4-6 weeks for reviewer reports

Peer Review

• Double-Blind Review: Authors and reviewers mutually anonymous
• Expert Reviewers: Subject matter experts from our reviewer database
• Comprehensive Evaluation: Technical quality, novelty, significance
• Constructive Feedback: Detailed comments for improvement

Editorial Decision

• Accept: Minor revisions only
• Minor Revisions: Address specific reviewer comments
• Major Revisions: Substantial changes required
• Reject and Resubmit: Fundamental issues requiring major work
• Reject: Not suitable for publication

Revision and Resubmission

Revision Guidelines

• Response Letter: Point-by-point response to reviewer comments
• Track Changes: Use track changes to highlight modifications
• Timeline: Submit revisions within specified timeframe
• Major Changes: Highlight significant changes in cover letter

Resubmission Process

• Same Manuscript ID: Use original submission system entry
• Updated Files: Upload revised manuscript and response letter
• Version Control: Clear version numbering and dating
• Additional Data: Include any new data or analyses

Publication Process

Acceptance and Production

• Acceptance Notification: Formal acceptance letter
• Copyright Transfer: Complete copyright and licensing forms
• Copyediting: Professional copyediting and formatting
• Proof Review: Author review of page proofs
• Publication: Online publication and DOI assignment

Post-Publication

• Citation Tracking: Monitor citations and impact
• Social Media: Promote through journal social media
• Repository Deposits: Deposit in relevant repositories
• Corrections: Process for post-publication corrections

Contact Information

Editorial Office

Email: submissions@jacbs.org
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4570

Technical Support

For submission system support:
Email: tech.support@jacbs.org

Author Services

For manuscript preparation assistance:
Email: author.services@jacbs.org