Author Guidelines
The Journal of Informatics Education and Research welcomes original, high-quality research contributions in the fields of informatics, education, technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, management, interdisciplinary studies, and related research areas.
Authors are advised to carefully follow these guidelines before submitting manuscripts.
1. Scope of the Journal
JIER publishes:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Studies
- Conceptual Papers
- Short Communications
- Technical Reports
- Interdisciplinary Research Papers
The journal encourages innovative, empirical, theoretical, and applied research contributions.
2. Manuscript Submission
Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system:
The submitting author must ensure that:
- The manuscript is original
- The work has not been published previously
- The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
- All authors approve the submission
- Ethical standards are followed
3. Manuscript Preparation
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English.
File Format
Accepted file formats:
- Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
Manuscript Structure
Authors should organize manuscripts as follows:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Additional sections such as acknowledgments, funding statements, ethical approval, and conflict of interest declarations may be included where applicable.
4. Title Page Requirements
The title page should include:
- Full title of the manuscript
- Author names
- Institutional affiliations
- ORCID IDs (recommended)
- Corresponding author details
- Email addresses
To support double-blind peer review, author-identifying information should not appear in the main manuscript file.
5. Abstract and Keywords
Abstract
The abstract should:
- Clearly summarize the study
- Include objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions
- Be concise and informative
Recommended length: 150–250 words.
Keywords
Provide 4–6 relevant keywords.
6. Formatting Guidelines
Authors should ensure:
- Consistent formatting throughout the manuscript
- Proper headings and subheadings
- Clear tables and figures
- Sequential numbering of tables and figures
- High-resolution images where applicable
7. Citation and Referencing Style
Authors should follow the referencing style specified by the journal.
References must:
- Be accurate and complete
- Include DOI links where available
- Match in-text citations
Authors are responsible for ensuring reference accuracy.
8. Ethical Requirements
Authors must comply with the journal’s:
- Publication Ethics Policy
- Plagiarism Policy
- Generative AI Policy
The journal follows ethical publishing standards recommended by:
- Committee on Publication Ethics
- International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
9. Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software such as:
- Turnitin
- iThenticate
Manuscripts containing plagiarism, unethical similarity, fabricated data, or manipulated content will be rejected immediately.
Authors must ensure originality and proper citation of all sources.
10. Use of Generative AI Tools
Authors using AI-assisted technologies or Generative AI tools must:
- Disclose the use of such tools
- Verify all AI-generated content
- Take full responsibility for the manuscript
AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
11. Peer Review Process
JIER follows a double-blind peer review process.
The review process includes:
- Initial editorial screening
- Plagiarism check
- Expert peer review
- Editorial evaluation
- Final decision
Editorial decisions may include:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to make the final publication decision.
12. Copyright Policy
Copyright Statement
Authors retain copyright of their published work.
By submitting and publishing in JIER, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to:
- Publish
- Reproduce
- Distribute
- Archive
- Index the article in electronic and print formats
The copyright status and licensing terms shall be clearly indicated in the published article.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials, including figures, tables, images, or extensive quotations from other sources.
The journal reserves the right to use published content for indexing, archiving, promotional, and academic dissemination purposes.
13. Licensing and Open Access
JIER supports open access dissemination of scholarly research to enhance global academic visibility and accessibility.
Articles published in the journal may be distributed under the journal’s applicable licensing terms as specified on the journal website.
14. Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any:
- Financial interests
- Institutional affiliations
- Funding relationships
- Personal relationships
that could influence the research or interpretation of findings.
15. Research Involving Human Participants or Animals
Research involving human participants or animals must include:
- Ethical approval details
- Institutional review board approval where applicable
- Informed consent statements
Authors are responsible for compliance with applicable ethical standards.
16. Retraction and Corrections
The journal may publish:
- Corrections
- Retractions
- Editorial notices
- Expressions of concern
in cases involving significant ethical issues or publication errors.
17. Article Processing Charges (If Applicable)
Any publication fees, submission charges, or article processing charges (APCs) shall be transparently displayed on the journal website.
18. Archiving and Preservation
The journal supports long-term digital preservation and archiving of scholarly content through appropriate repository and indexing systems.
19. Contact Information
For manuscript submission and editorial inquiries contact us.
