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.  This guideline is 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.

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.

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.

Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise. Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Academic qualifications and 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

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 along with a detailed response to reviewers

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation, if necessary.

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.

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.

Template

After final acceptance authors are required to use strictly the IJTACI Template

Support Team 

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

Publishing Fee/Article Processing Charges (APC)

As part of our dedication to supporting the research community, we are pleased to inform you that there are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or any other fees associated with publishing in this journal.