Author Guidelines

  1. Manuscript Preparation
    Manuscripts should be formatted in a flat left-right column layout on A4 paper. The margins must be set as follows:
    1. Top margin: 2.0 cm
    2. Left, right, and bottom margins: 2.5 cm
      The manuscript must be prepared using Microsoft Word, single-spaced, in Cambria font, size 12 pt.
    3. Manuscript Length:
      1. Original research articles: Maximum 15 pages
      2. Review or survey papers: Maximum 20 pages
        Authors should follow the detailed formatting instructions from the IJAVICT website: IJAVICT Formatting Guide.
  2. Manuscript Structure
    The manuscript should be structured as follows:
    1. Title
      The title should be concise, informative, and written in bold, Cambria 16 pt, and centered.
    2. Author Information
      Include full names, affiliations, countries of all authors and corresponding author email.
    3. Abstract
      The abstract must summarize the research background, objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions within 150–200 words. No references should be included.
    4. Keywords
      Include 3–5 keywords to enhance searchability.
    5. Main Sections
      The manuscript should contain the following sections:
      1. Introduction: Describe the research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
      2. Methods: Explain the research design, algorithms, experimental setup, and data acquisition process.
      3. Results and Discussion: Present findings with detailed explanations, including formatting equations, citations, and referencing guidelines. This section may include sub-sections such as Formatting Equations and Citation and Referencing Guidelines, with additional sub-subsections as needed.
      4. Conclusion: Summarize key insights and propose future research directions.
      5. Acknowledgment (optional): Recognize contributors or funding sources.
      6. Author’s Note: Provide additional remarks related to the research or publication.
      7. References: List all cited sources following the IEEE citation format.
      8. Authors Biographies: Include a brief biography for each author (12 pt font size).
  3. Formatting Guidelines
    1. Font & Spacing: Cambria 12 pt, single-spaced.
    2. Tables & Figures: Must be numbered consecutively and referenced in the text.
    3. Equations: Use Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType and number equations sequentially.
    4. Headings:
      1. Title: Bold, Cambria 16 pt, Centered
      2. Main Section: Bold, Cambria 12 pt, Justify-aligned
      3. Subsection: Bold, Cambria 12 pt, Justify-aligned
      4. Sub-subsection: Italic, Cambria 12 pt, Justify-aligned
  4. Citation and References
    1. The journal follows the IEEE citation format.
    2. Citations in the text should appear in square brackets, e.g., [1], [2]–[4].
    3. For works with three or more authors, use et al., e.g., (McDonnell et al., 2019).
    4. The reference list should be formatted in IEEE style, single-spaced, and 12 pt font.
  5. Ethical Considerations
    1. Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and free of plagiarism. The journal uses plagiarism detection software.
    2. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their research.
    3. Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to provide supporting data upon request.
  6. Submission Process
    1. Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted via the online system: IJAVICT Submission.
    2. Review Process: All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
    3. Acceptance Notification: Authors will be informed of acceptance, revision, or rejection.
  7. Article Processing Charge
    The Article Processing Charge (APC) for the International Journal on Advanced Vocational Information and Communication Technology (IJAVICT) is IDR 0.00, meaning there is no fee for manuscript submission, processing, or publication.