International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Frontiers

Guide for Authors

International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Frontiers (IJSEF)

Instructions for Authors

The Journal of Integrated Engineering Systems and Innovation (JIESI) welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that advance knowledge and practice in engineering, technology, innovation, and interdisciplinary systems research. JIESI publishes peer-reviewed research that demonstrates scientific rigor, technical innovation, and practical relevance.

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or conference proceedings.

1. Types of Articles

JIESI accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles

Reports of novel theoretical, experimental, computational, or applied research.

Recommended Length: 5,000–10,000 words

Review Articles

Comprehensive and critical reviews of current developments in a specific research area.

Recommended Length: 6,000–12,000 words

Short Communications

Brief reports of significant findings, innovative methods, or preliminary results.

Recommended Length: 2,000–4,000 words

Case Studies

Industry-based applications, implementation experiences, and engineering solutions.

Recommended Length: 3,000–6,000 words

Perspectives and Technical Notes

Emerging ideas, technological insights, and commentary on future directions.

Recommended Length: 2,000–5,000 words

2. Manuscript Submission

Authors should submit manuscripts through the journal's online submission system or designated editorial email.

Each submission must include:

  • Cover Letter
  • Full Manuscript
  • Author Information
  • ORCID IDs (recommended)
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Data Availability Statement (where applicable)
  • Ethical Approval Documentation (where applicable)

The Cover Letter should confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original.
  • The manuscript has not been published previously.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All authors approve the submission.
  • Ethical standards have been followed.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear, professional English.

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek language editing prior to submission.

Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: Double-spaced
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Page numbering: Consecutive throughout the manuscript
  • Continuous line numbering recommended

4. Manuscript Structure

Title Page

Include:

  • Concise manuscript title
  • Full author names
  • Institutional affiliations
  • ORCID IDs (recommended)
  • Corresponding author details
    • Email address
    • Institution
    • Postal address

Abstract

The abstract should summarize:

  • Research background
  • Objectives
  • Methods
  • Key findings
  • Conclusions

Length: 150–250 words

Avoid citations, abbreviations, and references.

Keywords

Provide 4–8 keywords immediately after the abstract.

Main Text

The recommended structure is:

1. Introduction

Provide:

  • Background
  • Research problem
  • Literature context
  • Research objectives
  • Contributions of the study

2. Materials and Methods

Describe:

  • Experimental design
  • Data sources
  • Equipment
  • Algorithms
  • Models
  • Statistical analyses

Methods should be sufficiently detailed to allow replication.

3. Results

Present findings clearly using:

  • Tables
  • Figures
  • Graphs
  • Statistical outputs

Avoid interpretation in this section.

4. Discussion

Interpret findings and compare them with existing literature.

Highlight:

  • Contributions
  • Implications
  • Limitations

5. Conclusions

Provide concise conclusions and recommendations for future research.

5. Tables and Figures

Tables

  • Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Include clear titles
  • Use editable table formats

Figures

  • Number consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
  • Minimum resolution:
    • 300 dpi for photographs
    • 600 dpi for line drawings
  • Accepted formats:
    • PNG
    • JPEG
    • TIFF
    • EPS

All figures must include descriptive captions.

6. Equations

Equations should be editable and numbered consecutively.

Example:

(1)

E = mc²

Variables should be defined at first appearance.

SI units must be used throughout the manuscript.

7. References

JIESI follows the APA 7th Edition citation style.

In-text Citations

Single author:

(Smith, 2023)

Two authors:

(Smith & Jones, 2023)

Three or more authors:

(Smith et al., 2023)

Reference List Examples

Journal Article

Smith, J. A., & Brown, P. R. (2024). Smart manufacturing systems for sustainable production. Journal of Advanced Engineering Systems, 18(2), 145–160. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book

Miller, T. (2022). Engineering innovation and technology management (3rd ed.). Springer.

Conference Paper

Chen, Y., & Kumar, R. (2023). Digital twin applications in manufacturing. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Engineering (pp. 45–52).

8. Ethical Standards

Authors must adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics.

JIESI follows international best practices concerning:

  • Research integrity
  • Plagiarism prevention
  • Data fabrication and falsification
  • Duplicate publication
  • Authorship transparency
  • Conflict of interest disclosure

Submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software.

9. Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to provide:

  • Data repositories
  • Source code repositories
  • Supplementary materials

A Data Availability Statement should be included whenever possible.

10. Peer Review Process

JIESI employs a double-blind peer review process.

Initial Editorial Screening

Editors evaluate:

  • Scope alignment
  • Originality
  • Quality
  • Ethical compliance

External Review

Typically conducted by at least two independent experts.

Editorial Decision

Possible outcomes:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments systematically.

11. Open Access Policy

JIESI supports the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge.

All published articles are made freely accessible online under the journal's open-access policy.

12. Copyright

Authors retain copyright while granting JIESI the right to publish and distribute the work.

Authors must obtain permission for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript.

13. Publication Fees

Article Processing Charges (APCs) is 350USD.

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14. Contact Information

Editorial Office

Journal of Integrated Engineering Systems and Innovation (JIESI)

Email: sj@springjournals.net

Website: https://springjournals.net/

For inquiries regarding submissions, peer review, or publication policies, please contact the Editorial Office.

Final Checklist before Submission

✓ Manuscript follows JIESI formatting guidelines

✓ Abstract and keywords included

✓ References formatted in APA 7th Edition

✓ Figures and tables properly labeled

✓ Ethical approvals included (if applicable)

✓ Conflict of Interest Statement provided

✓ Cover Letter attached

✓ Manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere