Guide for Authors

Types of Articles Considered

EIJ invites submissions under the following categories:

  • Original Research Papers: Full-length articles reporting novel research findings with sound methodology, analysis, and contribution to the field.
  • Review Papers: Comprehensive reviews synthesizing existing literature and identifying future directions.
  • Case Reports: Detailed reports on practical applications or specific engineering intelligence cases of significant interest.
  • Letters to the Editor: Brief scientific communications, comments on published articles, or short reports of preliminary findings.

 All accepted manuscripts must be prepared using the EIJ Microsoft Word template. 

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  Submission Checklist

Prior to submission, ensure your manuscript includes:

  •       Title, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
  •       Abstract and keywords.
  •       Main text with clearly numbered sections.
  •       Figures and tables with captions, centered and properly referenced.
  •       References in APA style.
  • Declaration of any competing interests, funding sources, and use of generative AI (if applicable).
  • Manuscripts will be checked for originality using plagiarism detection tools.

  Before You Begin

  • Ethics in Publishing: Authors must adhere to international standards of research and publishing ethics. The work must be original, with proper attribution of sources.
  • Declaration of Competing Interest: Authors are required to disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.
  • Use of Generative AI: If generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used in manuscript preparation (e.g., for drafting or editing), this must be disclosed in a dedicated section before the references. Example statement: "During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] to [REASON]. The author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the published article." AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
  • Inclusive Language: Use inclusive, bias-free language that respects diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, culture, etc. Prefer gender-neutral terms and avoid potentially offensive references.
  • Funding Sources: List all funding sources and their role (if any). If none, state: "This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."

Manuscript Preparation:

  • Length and Formatting: Manuscripts should not exceed 10,000 words (excluding references and appendices). Use A4 paper size with 2.54 cm margins on all sides. Prepare in Microsoft Word using the journal template.
  • Abstract and Keywords: Provide a single-paragraph abstract of 150–300 words without references or equations. Include 4–6 keywords.

Main Structure:

  •       Subdivisions: Use numbered sections (e.g., 1., 1.1, 1.1.1) for clear organization.
  •       Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, novelty, and provide an adequate literature review.
  •       Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility by independent researchers.
  •      Results and Discussion: Present precise and concise results. Focus on your findings; avoid extensive repetition of prior published works.
  •      Conclusion and Future Work: Summarize key contributions, highlight differences from existing works, and discuss future outlook/recommendations.
  •      Acknowledgments (if applicable): Place after conclusions but before appendices (unnumbered heading).
  •      Appendices: Label as A, B, etc., and place before references.
  •      References: Use APA style, arranged alphabetically. Cite using (Author, Year) in text. Only include publicly accessible published works.

 Mathematical Notations and Equations:

  •       Italicize variables and notations.
  •       Recommend a dedicated subsection or appendix listing all symbols (sets, indices, parameters, variables).
  •       Number equations referenced in the text using Microsoft Word's Equation tool.

 Figures and Tables:

  •       Center figures and tables in the text.
  •       Number sequentially (separately for figures and tables).
  •       Reference explicitly in text before placement.
  •       Table captions above; figure captions below.
  •       Ensure high quality and clarity.

 References (APA Style):

  • Journal Paper: Ghiani, G., & Improta, G. (2000). An efficient transformation of the generalized vehicle routing problem. European Journal of Operational Research, 122(3), 11–17.
  • Conference Paper: Wang, Z., & Liu, Y. (2006). A multi-agent agile scheduling system for job-shop problem. In Sixth International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA'06) (Vol. 2, pp. 679–683).
  • Book: Glover, F., & Laguna, M. (1998). Tabu search. In Handbook of combinatorial optimization (pp. 2093–2229). Springer.
  • Thesis: Webster, B. L. (2004). Solving combinatorial optimization problems using a new algorithm based on gravitational attraction [Doctoral dissertation, Florida Institute of Technology].

 Plagiarism Policy:

Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Manuscripts with ≥20% similarity to existing works (excluding proper citations) may be rejected. Detected plagiarism at any stage will require rewriting or lead to rejection.

 Copyright Policy:

Upon acceptance, authors will receive an acceptance letter and must sign a copyright transfer agreement, assigning rights to the Engineering Intelligence Journal (EIJ). Publication begins after the signed agreement is received.

 Notice:

Authors cannot modify author information (names, affiliations, emails, etc.) after publication.