Journal of Algebraic and Discrete Mathematics

Open Access

Author Guidelines

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Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

These Author Guidelines are designed to help contributors prepare and submit manuscripts for publication. All authors are advised to read these instructions carefully before submission to ensure adherence to journal standards and to facilitate a smooth review process.

2. Manuscript Submission

2.1 Submission Process

  • All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the designated submission portal or email.

  • Only original, unpublished work will be considered. Simultaneous submission to other journals is strictly prohibited.

  • The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial team.

2.2 Language

  • Manuscripts must be written in English (UK or US).

  • Authors are encouraged to ensure clarity, conciseness, and grammatical accuracy.

3. Manuscript Structure

3.1 General Formatting

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Word Limit: 5,000–7,500 words (including references, tables, and figures)

  • All pages should be numbered consecutively.

3.2 Title Page

  • Title (concise and informative)

  • Full name(s) of all authors

  • Affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country)

  • Corresponding Author: Full name, email address, and ORCID (if available)

  • Acknowledgments (if any)

3.3 Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract: 150–250 words, structured as: Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion.

  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords, separated by commas.

3.4 Main Text

The body of the manuscript should follow this sequence:

  1. Introduction

  2. Literature Review (if applicable)

  3. Methodology

  4. Results

  5. Discussion

  6. Conclusion

3.5 Tables and Figures

  • All tables and figures must be numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).

  • Provide titles and captions.

  • Submit figures in high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi, JPEG or PNG format).

3.6 References

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.

  • All authors should disclose conflicts of interest.

  • Research involving human or animal subjects must include appropriate ethical approval details.

5. Review & Publication Process

  1. Initial Screening (editorial assessment of format & scope).

  2. Double-blind Peer Review (reviewers remain anonymous).

  3. Revision (if required).

  4. Final Acceptance & Proofreading.

  5. Publication (Online/Print).

6. Copyright & Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright but grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish.

  • Authors may be asked to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA).

  • Open-access articles will be published under a Creative Commons License (if applicable).

7. Contact Information

For any queries regarding submission or manuscript preparation, please contact:

Editorial Office
[Journal Name]
Email: [journal.email@example.com]
Website: [journal-website.com]