Guide for Authors

1. General Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted online via the “Submit Manuscript” link available in the menu on the journal’s website. First-time users are required to create an account using the “Register” link. For subsequent submissions, authors can log in using their existing credentials.

All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality using the Turnitin plagiarism detection software and undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Manuscripts submitted for the initial review do not need to conform to the journal's formatting template. Authors will be required to revise their manuscripts according to the official journal template only upon submission of a revised version following peer review. Final publication is contingent upon full compliance with the journal's formatting guidelines.

The Journal of ICT, Design, Engineering, and Technology Sciences (JITDETS) welcomes original and high-quality contributions in all areas of electrical engineering, as outlined on the Aims and Scope page. The journal accepts research articles, review articles, and applied articles.

Detailed submission instructions are provided in the following sections.

2. Manuscript Preparation

2.1. Initial Submission

For the initial submission, authors are required to upload

  • Title page (with all authors details)
  • The main manuscript file (in Microsoft Word format: .doc or .docx)
  • A signed Copyright Transfer Form

When preparing the initial submission, authors are requested to observe the following guidelines:

  • The manuscript must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx)
  • Text should preferably be in 10-point Times New Roman font.
  • Figures must be embedded within the text at appropriate locations.
  • The document layout should follow either a double-column, single-line spacing format or a single-column, double-line spacing format, with a minimum margin of 1.5 cm on all sides.
  • Each manuscript must include the following elements: Title, Author Names, Affiliations, Corresponding Author’s Email Address, Abstract, Keywords, Main Body, and References.
  • Manuscripts should be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors are advised to thoroughly proofread their work for clarity, conciseness, grammar, and typographical accuracy.
  • The Corresponding Author must sign the copyright transfer form on behalf of all co-authors and upload the signed form via the submission system. The form is available for download on the journal’s website.
  • The title of the paper should avoid the use of abbreviations and mathematical expressions.
  • All abbreviations should be defined upon first mention in both the Abstract and the main text.
  • References must be numbered sequentially in the order they appear in the text.

2.2. Submission of a Revised Manuscript

Authors submitting a revised manuscript to the Journal of ICT, Design, Engineering, and Technology Sciences (JITDETS) must strictly adhere to the official journal template. The Microsoft Word version of this template, includes detailed formatting instructions and pre-defined styles that must be used. Authors should directly insert their manuscript content into the template to ensure compliance. Publication is contingent upon full conformity with this formatting template.

When submitting a revised manuscript, authors are required to upload the following documents:

  1. The main manuscript file in both Microsoft Word (*.doc or *.docx) and PDF formats.
  2. A completed and signed Copyright Transfer Form.
  3. A version of the manuscript with all changes clearly highlighted.
  4. A detailed response to reviewers' comments.
  5. A completed and signed Authorship and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.

2.2. Further details on file preparation and formatting are outlined in the following subsections.

2.3. Manuscript Format

2.3.1. File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (*.doc or *.docx).

2.3.2. Length

Maximum page limits, when formatted according to the journal's double-column template, are as follows:

  • Original research papers: 12 pages
  • Review articles: 20 pages

This includes all elements such as the abstract, figures, tables, references, and appendices. Exceptions to these limits require prior approval from the Editor-in-Chief.

2.3.3. Font

Manuscripts must use Times New Roman, 10-point font, single-spaced, in a double-column format.

2.3.4. Language, Spelling, and Grammar

Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscript reviewed by a fluent English speaker. Poor grammar or language may result in immediate rejection.

2.3.5. Title

The title should be centered at the top of the first page. Use 14-point, bold, Times New Roman font. Capitalize the main words.

2.3.6. Author Affiliations

List all authors' full names followed by their institutional affiliations in Title page. Use numeric or symbolic identifiers if necessary. If an author’s present address differs from the one at which the work was conducted, it should be included as a footnote. All co-authors must be listed during the online submission process.

2.3.7. Abstract

The abstract must not exceed 250 words and should clearly state the paper’s scope, methodology, main results, conclusions and novelty. It should be self-contained, with no references, figure or table numbers, or mathematical expressions.

2.3.8. Keywords

Provide 3 to 6 keywords immediately following the abstract.

2.3.9. Headings

Manuscripts should be divided into logical sections (e.g., Introduction, Research Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Implications etc.). All sections and subsections must be numbered using a multi-level style.

2.4. Figures and Tables

2.4.1. Placement

Figures and tables must be embedded within the manuscript text at appropriate locations.

2.4.2. Resolution

Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) and submitted as they are to be published, with no redrawing or relabeling.

2.4.3. Numbering

Figures and tables must be numbered separately and sequentially. Each must be referred to in the text and accompanied by a descriptive caption (figures: below; tables: above).

2.5. Mathematics and Equations

2.5.1. Formatting

Equations should fit within a two-column layout. Use bold italic for vectors/matrices and italic for variables. Superscripts and subscripts must be clearly distinguishable. Use superscript notation (e.g., 5x10^3, not 5E03). Use the multiplication sign (×) rather than a dot.

2.5.2. Numbering

Equations must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text using round brackets (e.g., (1)).

2.6. References

2.6.1. Numbering

References must be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text and enclosed in square brackets [1].

2.6.2. Citation

Ensure complete citation details, including DOIs where available. Avoid citing unpublished or non-peer-reviewed work unless accepted for publication.

2.6.3. Referencing Style

Use the IEEE referencing format. Refer to following section for detailed citation examples across various source types

Journal Articles

S. Xie, A. Kaneko, and Y. Hayashi, "A decentralized voltage regulation scheme using improved Volt‐Var function of PV smart inverter," IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 45–54, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/tee.24080.

A. Ghorbansarvi, D. Hamilton, M. R. Almassalkhi, and H. R. Ossareh, "Transformer temperature management and voltage control in electric distribution systems with high solar PV penetration," arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.09011, 2024. Available: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.09011.

Conference Paper

A. M. Haval and T. Chopra, "Adaptive voltage regulation scheme for improved power management in metropolitan," in E3S Web of Conferences, vol. 540, 1st International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (ICPES 2023), 2024, Art. no. 08013, pp. 1–9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202454008013.

Websites

Clarivate Analytics. (April 21, 2019). The EndNote Guided Tour: Windows [Online]. Available: http://download.endnote.com/training/Little%20Book/EndNote_X9_Guided_Tour-Windows.pdf.

WIRIS. (April 21, 2019). MathType – WIRIS – math & science [Online]. Available: http://www.wiris.com/mathtype.

Book Chapter, and Manual

J. A. Momoh, Smart Grid: Fundamentals of Design and Analysis. Wiley-IEEE Press, 2012. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118159780.

C. Bayindir, "Recent developments in smart grid technologies," in H. Gooi (Ed.), Advances in Smart Grid Technologies, Singapore: Springer, 2019, pp. 1–22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8931-3_1.

Reports

P. Denholm, M. O'Connell, G. Brinkman, and J. Jorgenson, "Overgeneration from solar energy in California: A field guide to the duck chart," National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, Tech. Rep. NREL/TP-6A20-65023, Nov. 2015.

The World Bank. (2021, June). Solar Photovoltaic Power Potential by Country [Online]. Available: https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documentsreports/documentdetail/555001621307884109/solar-photovoltaic-power-potential-by-country.

Thesis

S. P. Sreejith, "Design and control of microgrid systems with renewable energy integration," Ph.D. Thesis, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 2019.

2.7. Appendices and Supplementary Material

Extensive datasets, derivations, or additional figures and tables that disrupt the manuscript's flow may be included in appendices. Where applicable, refer to external sources instead of duplicating content.

3. Manuscript Submission

3.1. Submission Process

Submissions must be made online through the JITDETS online submission system. Authors will be guided through the registration and submission process, including uploading the required files and documents.

3.2. Potential Referees

Authors may suggest potential reviewers by providing their full names, affiliations, areas of expertise, and email addresses. The editorial team reserves the right to select referees.

3.3. Submission Declaration

By submitting to JITDETS, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All co-authors have approved the submission.
  • If previously submitted elsewhere or rejected, a detailed explanation of changes made must be provided, along with all correspondence and decision letters.
  • If based on a conference paper, the original work and detailed extensions must be submitted.

3.4. Authorship and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

A required form that must be completed and signed by the corresponding author on behalf of all
co-authors. It includes:

3.4.1. Authorship

Specify each author's contribution roles.

3.4.2. Conflict of Interest

Disclose any financial or personal interests that could influence the work. Confirm originality, permissions for third-party content, and absence of duplicate submission.

3.5. Article Processing Charges (APC)

JITDETS is a fully open-access journal with no fees for submission, publication, or access.

3.6. Pre-Screening Requirements

3.6.1. Originality

Submissions must be novel and significantly advance the field.

3.6.2. CrossCheck

All submissions are screened using Turnitin to detect overlap and ensure originality

3.6.3. Single-Part Submission

JITDETS does not accept multi-part papers. Each submission must be self-contained.

3.7. Changes to Author List

Authors must finalize the author list at submission. The Editor and Publisher do not mediate authorship disputes.