Information For Authors

Information For Authors

The Journal of Science Technology and Engineering Research (JOSTER) welcomes high-quality original research articles, review papers, case studies, and technical notes in all areas of science, technology, and engineering. Authors are advised to read and follow these submission guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Scope of the Journal

JOSTER publishes papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in, but not limited to:

  • Applied and Fundamental Sciences

  • Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)

  • Computer Science and Information Technology

  • Environmental and Earth Sciences

  • Emerging Technologies and Innovations

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Short Communications

  • Case Studies

  • Technical Reports

  • Letters to the Editor

3. Submission Checklist

Before submitting, ensure that:
✅ The manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
✅ All authors have approved the manuscript and agree to its submission.
✅ Ethical approvals and conflict of interest disclosures are included, if applicable.
✅ The manuscript follows the formatting guidelines provided below.

4. Manuscript Preparation

A. Language

All submissions must be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors who are not native speakers are encouraged to use professional language editing services.

B. Manuscript Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Page numbers: Bottom center

C. Manuscript Structure

A typical manuscript should include the following sections:

  1. Title Page

    • Title (concise, descriptive, no abbreviations)

    • Full names of all authors

    • Affiliations and email addresses

    • Corresponding author with full contact details

  2. Abstract (150–250 words)

    • Clearly state the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion.

    • Avoid references and abbreviations.

  3. Keywords (4–6 keywords)

  4. Introduction

    • Background, objectives, and rationale of the study

  5. Materials and Methods

    • Detailed description of procedures, equipment, and analysis methods

  6. Results

    • Clearly presented findings with figures and tables if applicable

  7. Discussion

    • Interpretation of results, comparison with existing work, limitations

  8. Conclusion

    • Summary of findings and implications for future work

  9. Acknowledgements (optional)

  10. Conflicts of Interest

    • Declare any potential conflicts or state “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

  11. References

    • Follow APA (7th edition) or a standard format approved by the journal.

5. Tables and Figures

  • Number figures and tables consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)

  • Provide clear captions below figures and above tables

  • Ensure image resolution is at least 300 DPI

  • Embed tables and figures within the text and also upload them as separate files if requested

6. Ethical Considerations

Authors must follow ethical guidelines related to:

  • Human and animal research (with IRB or ethics committee approval)

  • Informed consent

  • Data integrity and honesty

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

Refer to our Ethical Policy for details.

7. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with a similarity index above 20% (excluding references) will be rejected or returned for revision. See the Plagiarism Policy.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • Research/Review Articles: USD 100

  • Short Communications/Notes: USD 70
    Waivers are available for eligible authors. See the Charges Policy for more details.

9. How to Submit

Manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission system or by email to:
???? submit@josterjournal.org
Ensure all required files are included (manuscript, figures, cover letter, etc.).

10. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two experts. Authors will receive editorial decisions and reviewer feedback typically within 4–6 weeks.

See our Peer Review Policy for full details.

11. After Acceptance

Upon acceptance:

  • Final formatting and typesetting will be done by the editorial office.

  • Authors will receive proofs for final corrections.

  • The article will be published online with DOI assignment and indexed in relevant databases.

12. Copyright & Open Access

Authors retain full copyright and articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 License. See the Copyright Policy.