• Original Research Articles: Full-length papers reporting new research findings with detailed methodology, experiments, and analysis. These should demonstrate scientific rigor and originality in approach or results.

• Review Papers: Comprehensive surveys or syntheses of specific topics, summarizing the state-of-the-art, trends, and future directions. Review articles should provide valuable insights or frameworks and be well-supported by the literature.

Important: Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of any content generated using AI tools. Please review the journal’s AI Policy before submission.

Language

• Academic Style: Use a consistent academic writing style. Manuscripts should be formal in tone, avoiding colloquialisms, and written in the third person where appropriate. Define all technical terms or acronyms on first use, and ensure consistent terminology usage. The manuscript’s overall style should conform to JSCAI’s template and guidelines (see “Formatting Requirements” below), which reflect international scholarly standards.

• Reference Format (IEEE Style): References must follow the IEEE citation style, which uses numbered in-text citations (in square brackets) corresponding to a numbered reference list.Sources should be cited in the order they appear in the text. Each reference in the bibliography should be formatted according to IEEE standards (including abbreviated journal names, volume/issue numbers, page ranges, and DOI where available). Ensure all in-text citation numbers match the correct references in the list, and that the reference list is complete and formatted correctly.

Plagiarism Policy
JSCAI has a strict plagiarism policy in line with international ethical standards. All submissions are screened using plagiarism-detection software (e.g., iThenticate or Turnitin) . Manuscripts must not exceed 20% similarity to other works (excluding references, common phrases, and properly quoted material). Any submission with excessive similarity may be desk-rejected or returned to the author for revision prior to peer review. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and must properly cite all sources and include quotations for any verbatim text. Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published text or data without attribution) is also unacceptable. The journal may reject manuscripts or take corrective action if unethical overlap or plagiarism is detected.

Peer Review Policy and Editorial Workflow
All manuscripts submitted to JSCAI undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both the authors’ and reviewers’ identities remain concealed throughout the evaluation. This process guarantees an impartial assessment based solely on scientific merit. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, methodological soundness, significance of results, and compliance with the journal’s standards. Based on their recommendations, the editorial team issues one of the following decisions: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors receiving revision requests will be provided with constructive, detailed feedback to guide their improvements.

Important: To preserve the double-blind review, authors must ensure that no identifying information appears in the main manuscript or figures during initial submission. Author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, and funding sources should be provided only on a separate title page or will be added after acceptance.

Editorial Timeline

1. Initial Editorial Screening (Within 5 days): The Editor-in-Chief reviews all new submissions for scope relevance, originality, and adherence to formatting guidelines.
2. Peer Review Process (Approximately 75 days): Manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. Both author and reviewer identities remain fully anonymous in accordance with the double-blind model.
3. Editorial Decision Notification (Typically within 6–10 weeks): Authors receive the decision—accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject—along with reviewer comments.
4. Total Time to Publication (Average: 120 days from submission): This covers the entire process, including initial evaluation, peer review, revisions, final editorial approval, and production (typesetting, formatting, and online publication).

JSCAI’s peer review system is managed entirely through the DergiPark online submission platform, ensuring transparency, efficient communication, and full adherence to the ethical publishing standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Open Access Policy
JSCAI is a fully open access journal, which means all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or paywalls. There are no article processing charges (APCs) for authors; publishing in JSCAI is completely free of charge. Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons license (specifically, CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing others to read, download, and share the article as long as the authors are credited and the use is non-commercial. This open access model complies with DOAJ principles and maximizes the dissemination and impact of the research. All content is also deposited and archived in trusted repositories and indexed by major databases to ensure long-term preservation and discoverability.

Submission Platform
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the DergiPark online submission system, which is the official platform for JSCAI. Authors should register an account on DergiPark (if not already registered) and then follow the on-screen instructions to submit a new manuscript. Key steps in the submission process include:

• Filling in all required metadata on the platform (title, abstract, author names and affiliations, keywords, etc.).
• Uploading the main manuscript in Microsoft Word or LaTeX PDF format, without any author-identifying information on it (to facilitate double-blind review) . Do not include author names or affiliations in the manuscript file; this information will be entered separately in the submission form.
• Uploading a cover letter that briefly introduces the work, its novelty, and why it fits the scope of JSCAI (optional but recommended). The cover letter may also be used to suggest potential reviewers or mention any special considerations. Uploading any additional required documents. These may include an Ethical Compliance form or Copyright Transfer form (if provided by the journal), and a plagiarism similarity report if applicable (though the journal will conduct its own plagiarism check). Check the JSCAI website for any downloadable forms or templates that need to be included.
• Once all files are uploaded and information is provided, confirm the submission. The DergiPark system will assign a manuscript ID and send a confirmation email.

Throughout the submission and review process, all correspondence (e.g., revision requests, notifications) will occur via the DergiPark system or email. Authors can log in to the platform at any time to check the status of their submission.

Manuscript Formatting Requirements
All manuscript formatting requirements are provided directly in the official LaTeX template prepared by JSCAI. Authors must prepare their submission using this template without altering its core styles, as it ensures compliance with the journal’s standards (page setup, fonts, spacing, structure, references, etc.). The complete template and detailed instructions can be accessed through the following link (LaTeX).

• Page Setup: All page size and margin settings are already configured in the official JSCAI LaTeX template.
• Font and Spacing: All font, spacing, and column settings are predefined in the official JSCAI LaTeX template. 
• Manuscript Structure: Organize the paper into the standard sections in the following order. Each section should start on a new line and be clearly labeled:
• Title: A concise title of the article (in title case, typically bold, 14pt font in the template). The title should accurately reflect the content of the paper.
• Abstract: A single paragraph summary of 150–300 words, stating the purpose, methodology, key results, and conclusions. The abstract should stand alone and not contain citations. Avoid abbreviations in the abstract.
• Keywords: 3–6 relevant keywords or phrases, separated by semicolons or commas. Choose terms that will help in indexing and searching for your article.
• Introduction: Introduce the research problem, context, and objectives. Clearly state the gap in literature or motivation for the work. Include relevant background but keep it focused.
• Materials and Methods: (for research articles) Provide detailed information on the methodology, data, and tools used so that the study can be replicated. For a review paper, this section can be adapted to explain the review methodology or organization of the paper.
• Results: Present the research findings in a logical sequence, using tables and figures for clarity as needed. Ensure that every figure or table is referenced in the text. For a review, this could be the main body sections discussing various aspects of the topic.
• Discussion: Interpret and analyze the results, explaining their significance, implications, and how they compare with prior work. You may combine Results & Discussion if appropriate, but ensure clarity. In a review paper, the discussion can synthesize insights from the literature.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main findings or arguments, and possibly suggest future research directions. The conclusion should be concise and not merely repeat earlier text.
• References: A list of references formatted in IEEE style (numbered) should be provided at the end of the manuscript. (See “Manuscript Style and References” above for details on IEEE format.) Ensure all references are cited in the text and vice versa.
• Funding Statement: Include a brief statement acknowledging any financial support for the work, including grant numbers and the funding agency names. If no funding was received, you can state “The authors received no specific funding for this work.”
• Conflict of Interest Declaration: Declare any potential conflicts of interest. If the authors have no conflicts to declare, explicitly state this (e.g., “The authors declare no conflict of interest”).
• Author Contributions: For papers with multiple authors, list the contributions of each author to the work (e.g., who conceived the study, conducted experiments, analyzed data, wrote the manuscript, etc.). Use authors’ initials or names to specify contributions. This section follows the CRediT taxonomy (Contributor Roles) in many journals.
• Optional sections: Acknowledgments (if not covered under Funding) can be included to thank anyone who helped in the research (advice, data, facilities, etc.). Appendices may be added for supplementary material or detailed proofs/data that are too lengthy for the main text. If included, appendices should come after the References.
• Page Limit: While JSCAI does not explicitly enforce a strict page or word limit, authors are advised to present their work succinctly. Typical research articles might range from 6 to 15 pages in the two-column format (excluding references), depending on the content. Review papers can be longer if necessary to cover the topic comprehensively. However, unnecessary length should be avoided; clarity and conciseness are highly valued. The DergiPark system or the journal may provide specific guidance on preferred length, so authors should check if there are updates on maximum page counts.
• Template Usage: Authors should not alter the core formatting provided by the JSCAI template. The template ensures compliance with the journal’s style (fonts, heading levels, indentation, reference style, etc.). Before submission, double-check that your document styles (especially for headings, paragraphs, figure captions, reference entries) match the template’s definitions. This will greatly expedite the review and publication process.

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables are critical for illustrating data and concepts, and they must be prepared to professional standards:

• Quality: All figures (graphs, diagrams, photographs, etc.) should be of high resolution (at least 300 dpi is recommended) and clear for reading. Text embedded in figures should be legible (use a readable font size). Blurry or low-quality images are not acceptable.
• Placement: Insert figures and tables within the text near where they are referenced, rather than at the end of the manuscript. In the two-column layout, figures and tables should ideally fit within a single column. However, if an image or table is too wide, it may span both columns (place it at the top or bottom of a page for better readability). The template may provide predefined styles for one-column or two-column widths.
• Captions and Numbering: Number all figures and tables consecutively in the order they are cited in the text (Figure 1, Figure 2, …; Table 1, Table 2, …). Each figure must have a caption placed below the figure, and each table must have a title (caption) placed above the table. Captions should be descriptive enough to let the reader understand what is shown without referring back to the text (e.g., “Figure 2. Neural network architecture used in the experiment…”). Table titles should clearly describe the content of the table (e.g., “Table 1. Dataset characteristics and statistics.”).
• Format: Center figures and tables within the column or page margin for a neat appearance. Large tables or images can be set to span both columns (use the full page width) if needed, but ensure this is done consistently and indicated in the manuscript (the template may have guidance on how to do this). Avoid very small tables or figures that occupy only a few lines; combine them or incorporate into text if possible.
• Referencing in text: Every figure and table must be referred to in the text by its number (e.g., “As shown in Figure 3, the accuracy improves with more training data…” or “see Table 2 for the complete results”). Do not just insert a figure or table without discussing it in the manuscript. Also, ensure the numbering in text matches the actual figure/table labels.
• Adaptation and Reuse: If a figure or table is taken or adapted from another source, authors must obtain the necessary permission and credit the original source in the caption. Similarly, if using screenshots or images of software interfaces, check license terms for permission. For original figures, it’s good practice to also make underlying data available (as supplemental files or upon request) to foster transparency.
• Tables: Use the table function in Word or LaTeX (do not use screenshots of tables or tabs/spaces to align columns). Tables should be neatly formatted with clear column headings and units where applicable. Avoid very long tables; if a table is large, consider moving it to an appendix or supplementary material.
• Figures: Ensure that axes in graphs are labeled with variable names and units. Use color sparingly; graphs should be understandable in black-and-white for print. Include a legend if there are multiple data series. For photographs or screenshots, crop out unnecessary areas and ensure important details are visible.

Ethical Considerations
JSCAI upholds the highest standards of publication ethics, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors and submissions are expected to conform to ethical norms before, during, and after the publication process. Key ethical requirements include:

• Originality: The work submitted must be the authors’ own original work. It should not have been published elsewhere in any language, and should not be under consideration by another journal at the same time. Redundant publication or duplicate submission is strictly prohibited.
• Authorship: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. All those who made substantial contributions should be acknowledged as co-authors, and no honorary or “guest” authorships are allowed. Conversely, anyone who contributed to the work (e.g., through data collection, analysis, or writing assistance) but does not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately. The corresponding author must ensure that all listed co-authors have approved the final manuscript and agree to its submission.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be viewed as potential conflicts of interest. This includes any funding, grants, consulting fees, or affiliations that might influence the research outcomes or interpretation. A Conflict of Interest statement is required in the manuscript (even if to state that no conflicts exist). Editors and reviewers are similarly required to recuse themselves if they have a conflict of interest with a particular submission.
• Funding Transparency: All sources of financial support for the research (grants, institutional support, sponsorship, etc.) should be clearly disclosed in the Funding section of the manuscript. Include grant numbers and the full name of the funding agencies. Transparency in funding helps identify any potential biases and fulfills requirements of indexing databases and ethical bodies.
• Research Ethics (Human/Animal Subjects): If the work involves experiments on human subjects or animals, authors must have obtained appropriate ethical approvals from institutional review boards (IRB) or ethics committees before conducting the research. A statement to this effect should be included in the Methods section (e.g., protocol numbers, name of ethics committee, and compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki for medical research, etc.). For research involving human participants, informed consent must be obtained and stated. For studies involving animals, confirm that all procedures complied with institutional and national guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals.
• Data Integrity: Authors should present data honestly and without fabrication or manipulation. Fabrication of data, falsification (manipulating data or results), or selective reporting with the intent to mislead are serious ethical violations. JSCAI may ask authors to provide raw data or additional documentation during review to verify findings if needed. Authors are encouraged to retain their raw data and analysis records.
• Publication Ethics Compliance: JSCAI follows COPE guidelines for handling any ethical misconduct. Suspected cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, image manipulation, or other misconduct will be investigated. Authors may be asked to respond to concerns or allegations, and severe cases may result in manuscript rejection, retraction of published articles, and notification to authors’ institutions. The journal also has policies for corrections and retractions if issues are discovered post-publication.
• Reviewer and Editor Ethics: Although not directly in author control, for transparency: JSCAI ensures that editors and reviewers also follow ethical practices. The review is confidential and impartial; reviewers must not use or share unpublished information from manuscripts. Editors will make unbiased decisions not influenced by commercial or personal factors.

JSCAI adheres strictly to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using industry-standard detection software such as iThenticate or Turnitin. A similarity index greater than 20%—excluding references, common phrases, and properly cited quotations—may result in desk rejection or return to the authors for revision before the manuscript enters the peer review process. Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for providing proper acknowledgment of all sources. Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practice will not be tolerated. By submitting to JSCAI, authors implicitly agree to comply with these ethical standards. Upholding publication ethics is both a requirement and a shared responsibility within the scientific community, essential for maintaining trust in the scholarly record. The journal’s strict adherence to COPE principles and related ethical standards is designed to protect this trust. Authors who have questions or uncertainties regarding ethical expectations are encouraged to contact the editorial office before submission.

DOI and Archiving

Each published article receives a unique DOI via Crossref, ensuring permanent visibility and citation tracking. All content is archived for long-term preservation and indexed by major databases.

📎You can download the JSCAI manuscript templates  from here.

Contact

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