Guide for Authors

All manuscripts must be submitted via the online journal submission system. Manuscripts submitted for publication must be prepared according to the guideline given below.  The guidelines are intended to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts. To prevent avoidable delays in the review and typesetting process, IJTACI encourages authors to read guidelines before submission. Authors can submit paper any format in the first version (Your Paper Your Way). If your paper is accepted, authors are supposed to format the paper in journal format along with copyright form. Template and copyright form is available from journal site.

Journal publishes review and research articles among others types. All papers must be written in English, with a clear and concise style. The language editors will check the language and grammar of any submitted manuscript, and will make editorial changes when deemed necessary using Grammarly premium as a free service. The journal will also check similarity using Turnitin plagiarism checking tool and will guide the authors wherever is required to improve the quality of work

Peer Review Process (Single-Blind Review)

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a single-blind peer review process, in which the identities of the reviewers are kept confidential, while the authors’ identities are known to the reviewers. Self-citation does not exceed 10% of total number of citations. Although citing one’s own work is often necessary, e.g. when publishing the next part of an ongoing research, self-citations have to be directly related to the submitted work and not be used for self-promotion or manipulation of citation metrics. In general, the percentage of self citation in any given article should not be over 10% of the total number of citations in the article. 

Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is first evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor to assess its:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
  • Originality and scholarly contribution
  • Methodological soundness
  • Compliance with author guidelines and ethical standards

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be desk rejected without external peer review.

Editors and reviewers must decline handling manuscripts where financial, professional, institutional, or personal conflicts could affect impartiality.

Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise. Reviewers who do not respond within seven days may be replaced to avoid unnecessary delays. However, the reviewers are selected based on:

  • Academic qualifications and relevant research experience
  • Absence of conflicts of interest
  • Independence from the authors and their institutions

Review Criteria

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and significance of the research
  • Soundness of methodology and analysis
  • Clarity of presentation and organization
  • Appropriateness of references and citations
  • Validity of conclusions

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor may make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor revision
  • Major revision
  • Reject

If the recommendations from the two reviewers differ substantially, the handling editor may invite a third independent reviewer before making a final decision. However, the final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors receiving revision decisions are expected to:

  • Address all reviewer comments clearly.
  • Submit a revised manuscript, track changes and detailed response to reviewers file.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation, if major revisions are recommended. The final decision regarding the publication of the scientific article or appointment of the additional reviewer is made by the editor-in-chief, the executive editor, or the editorial board taking into consideration the comments and conclusions of the reviewers, the corrections by the authors and/or the conclusions of the second-round review regarding the corrected article. This decision is final and not subject to further discussions or communication. The entire peer review process is exhibited in the following figure.

Review Timeline

  • Initial editorial screening: 5–7 days
  • Peer review: 2–4 weeks
  • Revision by authors: 2–3 weeks
  • Final decision: 1 week

Appeal Procedure

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a reasoned explanation to the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals are evaluated independently, and additional reviewers may be appointed when appropriate.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and review reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, disclose, or use any information from the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.

Ethical Standards

The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Reviewers and editors are required to:

  • Declare any conflicts of interest
  • Conduct reviews objectively and constructively
  • Report suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism or data fabrication

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made solely on academic merit and are not influenced by:

  • Authors’ institutional affiliation
  • Nationality
  • Gender
  • Funding sources

Desk Rejection Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening prior to peer review. During this stage, the Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor evaluates the submission to determine its suitability for the journal.

A manuscript may be desk rejected without external peer review if it meets one or more of the following criteria:

  • The manuscript is outside the aims and scope of the journal.
  • The work lacks sufficient originality, novelty, or scholarly contribution.
  • The manuscript does not meet minimum quality standards in terms of structure, clarity, similarity above 20% or academic writing.
  • The research methodology is inadequate, unclear, or not scientifically sound.
  • The submission fails to comply with the journal’s author guidelines or formatting requirements.
  • There is evidence of ethical concerns, including plagiarism, redundant publication, or inappropriate authorship practices.
  • The manuscript is deemed not ready for peer review in its current form.

Desk rejection decisions are made to ensure efficient editorial processing, maintain high academic standards, and respect the time of reviewers. Authors will be notified of the editorial decision promptly.

A desk rejection does not imply a judgment on the importance of the research topic, and authors are encouraged to consider revising the manuscript or submitting it to a more suitable journal.

About this system

This journal uses Open Journal Systems 3.3.0.22, open-source journal management and publishing software developed, supported, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License. Visit PKP's website to learn more about the software. Please contact journal directly with questions about the journal and submissions to the journal.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the PKP PN system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.

Preservation Service: PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
Archiving Status: Active

Author Self-Archiving

Any manuscript version of an author may be posted to personal or institutional websites, in repositories, and similar before and after publication (with the publication bibliography provided).

Open Access Statement

This is an open-access journal, meaning that all content is freely available to the user or his/her institution without charge. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles or use them for any other lawful purpose without asking the publisher's or the author's prior permission. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

Publication Frequency

All articles accepted by IJTACI will be posted online immediately upon the final corrections of the master proof having been made. All articles will be assigned a DOI number (Digital Object Identifier), whereby they become searchable and citeable without delay.  The journal  will publish one volume per year. 

Cover Letter

A submitted manuscript must be accompanied by a cover letter. The cover letter must clearly state that the manuscript is an original work on its own merit, that it has not been previously published in whole or in part, and that it is not being considered for publication elsewhere. It should also include statements, clearly indicating that all authors have read the final manuscript, have approved the submission to the journal, and have accepted full responsibilities pertaining to the manuscript’s delivery and contents. If there are any ethical, copyright, and/or disclosure issues that come with the manuscript, they should be revealed in the cover letter. In addition, authors need to declare that there is no conflict of interests, or disclose all the conflicts of interest regarding the submitted manuscript.

Templates

Authors are required to use strictly journal template and submit copyright form after final acceptance. Templates are available from journal main page.

Support Team 

IJTACI team is available 24/7 to respond the author queries, please submit your query at support@ijtaci.com & editor@ijtaci.com