Instructions to Authors

Online Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted in English and written clearly and concisely. All submissions will be screened for plagiarism and assessed for compliance with the journal’s guidelines within one week of submission.

Terms of Submission

There are no charges for article submission. Manuscripts must be submitted with the understanding that they have not been published previously and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the manuscript and its submission. Authors must also ensure that manuscripts originating from an institution have received the necessary institutional approvals. The official date of receipt is established only upon acknowledgment from the editorial office. All further correspondence, including proofs, will be communicated to the author(s) prior to publication unless otherwise specified. 

Peer Review

All manuscripts are subject to a rigorous peer review process and are expected to meet high standards of academic quality, originality, and relevance. The journal follows a double-blind peer review model, in which both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to ensure an unbiased evaluation. Each submission is initially screened by the editorial office for scope, formatting, and ethical compliance. Manuscripts that pass this stage are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on originality, methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, significance of results, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor will make one of the following decisions: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewer comments and resubmit within a specified timeframe. The journal is committed to maintaining a fair, timely, and transparent review process. Any potential conflicts of interest involving editors or reviewers are managed in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

Title and Authorship Information

The manuscript must include the following details: the full title of the paper, the full names of all authors, and their complete institutional affiliations with mailing addresses. The corresponding author should be clearly identified, along with a valid email address for all editorial communication.

Abstract

Each manuscript must include an abstract that is concise, self-contained, and free of citations. The abstract should clearly present the purpose, methodology, key results, and main conclusions of the study. It should be written in the third person and must not include references to figures, tables, or sections of the paper. The content should be understandable to readers with general knowledge of the subject, even if they have not read the full manuscript. The abstract length and structure vary by manuscript type: Review Articles: Unstructured abstract; should not exceed 200 words. Clinical and Basic Research Studies: Structured abstract of up to 250 words with the following subheadings: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Laboratory Studies, New Apparatuses, and Techniques: Structured abstract with subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. A concise format is recommended. Short Communications and Case Reports: Unstructured abstract; should not exceed 150 words. Keywords: A maximum of 15 keywords separated by semicolons should be provided immediately after the abstract for indexing purposes. 

Releases

If any material included in the manuscript has been previously published and is protected by copyright, authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holder and submit it along with the manuscript. The journal discourages the use of previously published figures unless essential and properly authorized. Where applicable, authors must also provide documented permission for the use of unpublished data, personal communications, or any proprietary material cited in the manuscript.

Text

The manuscript must be written in clear, formal, and grammatically correct English, using a consistent academic style throughout. Authors should ensure clarity, precision, and logical flow of ideas, avoiding redundancy and overly complex sentence structures. The main text should be prepared using a standard font such as Times New Roman, with a font size of 11 points and 1.5 line spacing. All margins should be set uniformly (1.65 cm left/right and 1.78 cm top/bottom). Text should be justified, and all pages must be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page. The manuscript should follow a well-defined structure with clearly distinguishable headings and subheadings. A typical research article should include the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Declarations, and References. Headings should follow a consistent hierarchy and should not be excessively numbered unless required. Each paragraph should focus on a single idea and maintain coherence with preceding and following paragraphs. Adequate spacing should be maintained between paragraphs, and indentation should be consistent throughout the manuscript. All abbreviations must be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter. Scientific terms, symbols, and nomenclature must conform to internationally accepted standards. SI units should be used throughout the manuscript. Mathematical expressions and equations must be clearly formatted using an equation editor, centered, and numbered consecutively like Equation 1, Equation 2, etc. All equations should be referenced appropriately within the text. Variables and symbols should be defined either immediately after the equation or in a separate nomenclature section if necessary. Figures and tables must be of high quality, numbered consecutively, and cited in the text in sequential order. Each figure and table should include a clear, descriptive caption. Figures should be placed as close as possible to their first citation. Avoid duplication of data between tables and figures. In-text references to sections, equations, figures, and tables should be consistent (e.g., “as shown in Figure 2,” “see Table 1,” “as described in Section 3”). Previously defined concepts, symbols, and results should not be repeated; instead, appropriate cross-referencing should be used. Footnotes should be used sparingly and only when essential. Any acknowledgements, funding information, and conflict of interest disclosures should be included in the Declarations section and not within the main text. Before submission, authors must perform a thorough spelling and grammar check. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s formatting guidelines, language, and structural standards may be rejected without peer review.

Headings and format

Sections and subsections must be numbered consecutively using a hierarchical format (e.g., 1, 2, 3 for main sections; 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 for subsections; and 1.1.1, 1.1.2 for sub-subsections). Main section headings should be written in title case, with the initial letter of each major word capitalized. Subsections and sub-subsections should be written in sentence case, where only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized. All headings (sections, subsections, and sub-subsections) must be left-aligned, in bold, using Times New Roman font with a size of 11 pt. Formatting should be applied consistently throughout the manuscript to ensure a clear and logical structure.

Figures, photos, tables and equations

Figures, tables, equations, and their corresponding descriptive text should be placed on the same page whenever possible. If this is not feasible, they may appear on the immediately following page. Visual elements (figures or images) should not occupy more than two-thirds of a page. Only relevant and necessary figures should be included; excessive or redundant images must be avoided. All figures and photographs must be of high resolution and clarity to ensure that fine details are clearly visible. Where appropriate, multiple related figures may be arranged horizontally within a single figure panel. All elements within figures (e.g., parts, components, or regions of interest) must be clearly identified using labels such as numbers or letters, and these labels should be explained in the caption. Text within figures must be legible and consistent in style, size, and formatting, and should harmonize with the caption style. Each figure and table must be numbered consecutively (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1) and accompanied by a concise, descriptive caption. Captions should clearly explain the content. For example: Figure 2. Experimental setup: (a) Agilent E8257D signal generator, (b) antenna, (c) 16 dB attenuator. Figures, charts, and graphical data should be generated using standard scientific software (e.g., Excel, Origin, Mathematica) and must be consistent in style throughout the manuscript. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit editable graphics rather than embedded image formats where possible. Use of previously published figures is discouraged. If such material is included, it must be properly cited and accompanied by written permission from the copyright holder.

Labels of figures and tables

Figures (including photographs) must be labeled as Figure and tables as Table, with the numbering in bold (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1). For figures, the number and caption should be placed below the figure. The caption must begin with a capital letter, and the first letter of the description following the number should also be capitalized (e.g., Figure 1. The experimental setup). For tables, the number and caption should be placed above the table, following the same capitalization style (e.g., Table 1. Summary of results). All tables should follow a consistent format throughout the article, regardless of the number of columns. Figures and tables must be centered on the page between the left and right margins. Multiple figures or tables may be arranged horizontally to optimize space usage when appropriate. All figures and tables must be cited in the text using the format “Figure” (e.g., “as shown in Figure 1”). They should be sized according to their intended appearance in the final print layout. Authors must ensure that all visual elements (figures, tables, and images) are clear and legible by generating a press-quality PDF with a minimum resolution of 3600 dpi. Submissions with improperly sized or low-quality figures and tables will be returned for correction.

Main results

The manuscript must focus on clearly presenting the author’s original results, which should be discussed in direct comparison with relevant findings from the literature. Comparisons between simulations and experimental results are encouraged where applicable; however, comparisons between simulations alone should be avoided unless there is a strong and well-justified reason. Results must be presented explicitly within the manuscript, and the reader should not be required to search through different sections or external references to identify or understand the key findings. Authors should not present their results as established or well-known theory, but instead clearly emphasize the novelty and contribution of the work. A significant result may consist of a well-explained new concept, a measurement methodology, a design approach, or a combination of these elements. Authors must also clearly specify the nature of their results, indicating whether they are purely theoretical, based on simulations, simulations validated by experimental measurements, experimental measurements followed by prototype development, or other relevant combinations, ensuring clarity, precision, and transparency in presentation.

Conclusion

In this section, the author should clearly present the conclusions of the paper, focusing on the novelty and the most significant results obtained. The conclusion should emphasize the key contributions and insights derived from the study, highlighting what makes the work distinctive. Sufficient space should be allocated to adequately convey these points. Avoid repeating content from the Introduction or Abstract, and instead concentrate on summarizing the essential ideas and outcomes of the research in a concise and meaningful manner.

Declarations

Authors must include a Declarations section addressing the following items, clearly indicating “Not Applicable” for any element that does not pertain to the manuscript: (1) Source of Funding – specify all financial support received for the study; (2) Competing Interests Statement – disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest; (3) Consent for Publication – confirm that consent has been obtained where required; (4) Authors’ Contributions – outline the specific contributions of each author to the work; (5) Informed Consent – state whether informed consent was obtained from participants, where applicable; (6) Availability of Data and Material – indicate where and how the data supporting the findings can be accessed; (7) Institutional Review Board Statement – provide details of ethical review and approval by an appropriate committee, if applicable; (8) Ethical Approval – confirm compliance with relevant ethical standards; (9) Declaration of Artificial Intelligence – disclose any use of AI tools in the preparation of the manuscript; and (10) Acknowledgement – recognize individuals or organizations that contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria. All declarations must be presented clearly and transparently to ensure ethical integrity and accountability.

References

All references must be presented in a consistent and standard format, including complete bibliographic details such as author names, year of publication, title, source, page range, and DOI. References must be formatted consistently according to the following structure:

Journal articles should include authors, year, article title, journal name, volume issue numbers followed by a colon and page range, and DOI (e.g., Owebor, K., Diemuodeke, E.O., Briggs, T.A., & Imran, M. (2021). Power situation and renewable energy potentials in Nigeria – A case for integrated multi-generation technology. Renewable Energy, 177: 773–796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene. 2021.06.017).

Conference articles should include authors, year, paper title, conference name, page range, publisher, and DOI (e.g., Kolonko, L., Maus, G., Velten, J., & Kummert, A. (2024). Early promotion of academic education through practical courses in the context of smart IoT systems. In 2024 IEEE 67th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Pages 1413–1417, IEEE. https:// doi.org/10.1109/mwscas60917.2024.10658707).

Book chapters should include authors, year, chapter title, editors, book title, page range, publisher, and DOI (e.g., Wray-Lake, L., & Ballard, P.J. (2023). Civic engagement across adolescence and early adulthood. In Crockett, L.J., et al. (Eds.), APA handbook of adolescent and young adult development, Pages 573–593, American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000298-035).

All DOIs must be presented in full URL format (e.g., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr. 2019.12.026).

Authors must ensure uniform punctuation, spacing, and ordering across all references for clarity and consistency.

Proofs and Reprints

Electronic proofs will be sent to the corresponding author as a PDF attachment via e-mail and should be treated as the final version of the manuscript. At this stage, only typographical or minor clerical errors may be corrected, and no substantial changes will be permitted. As the Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology is published online, authors will be provided with free electronic access to the full-text PDF of their article, which may be downloaded and used to print unlimited copies.

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