A. Manuscript Structure

Authors must prepare manuscripts in the order below. Sections should be clearly identified with headings and subheadings. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned for revision before review.

1. Title of the Paper

• Should be concise, specific, and informative (12–20 words preferred).
• Avoid abbreviations, formulas, or jargon unless essential.

2. Author(s) Details

• Full name(s) of all authors.
• Institutional affiliation(s) with department, university/organization, city, and country.
• Official email address of each author.
• Use ORCID iD if available; if not, authors are strongly recommended to create one at https://orcid.org.
• Clearly indicate the Corresponding Author with an asterisk (*) and provide complete contact details.

Example:

3. Abstract

The abstract should be preceded and followed by a single rural/ line.

• Length: 150–250 words.
• Written as a single paragraph without citations.
• Structure should include: Purpose/Objective, Methodology/Approach, Key Findings/Results.

4. Keywords

• Provide 3–6 keywords or phrases, arranged alphabetically and separated by commas.
• Use standardized academic terms and avoid overly general words.

5. Main Text

The manuscript should follow this logical sequence:

1. Introduction: Background, context, rationale, problem statement, research gap, objectives.
2. Literature Review / Related Work: Summarize and critically analyze prior studies.
3. Methodology: Research design, data sources, sampling, tools, techniques; provide sufficient detail for reproducibility.
4. Results and Discussion: Present findings (use tables/figures/charts where necessary), interpret results, compare with existing studies, highlight implications.
5. Conclusion and Future Scope: Summarize contributions, limitations, and future research directions.

6. References

• All works cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.
• Use a consistent citation style (APA / IEEE / MLA / Chicago, depending on discipline).
• References should include: author(s), year, title, journal/book, volume/issue, pages, DOI/URL (if applicable).

Examples:

7. Acknowledgment (Optional)

Mention financial support, institutional assistance, or contributors who do not qualify for authorship.

8. About the Author(s) (Optional)

• Short biography (50–100 words per author) with current designation, research interests, and major achievements.
• Author photographs may be included if required by the journal.

B. Page Setup

• Page size: A4 only (Width: 21 cm, Height: 29.7 cm).
• Text Column: Single.
• Margins: Top: 2.5 cm; Bottom: 1.0 cm; Left: 2 cm; Right: 1.5 cm; Gutter: (none specified).

C. Recommended Font Sizes and Styles

D. Regional language papers must use standard Unicode fonts

For regional language submissions, use the universally followed Unicode fonts listed below. Maintain the specified font sizes and alignment.

E. Note on Tables and Figures

• Number tables and figures sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1).
• Captions above tables and below figures; center aligned.
• Use Times New Roman, 10 pt inside tables/figure captions.
• Refer to all tables and figures within the text.

F. Length Guidelines

• Original Research Articles: 5,000–8,000 words
• Review Papers: 6,000–10,000 words
• Short Communications / Technical Notes: 1,500–3,000 words

G. Submission Requirements

• Manuscript must be in MS Word format (.doc / .docx).
• Ensure originality (plagiarism <= 10%).
• Author NOC Form (signed by all co-authors) must be attached.
• License: IJ-AACST is published under CC BY 4.0; authors retain copyright and grant right of first publication to the journal.
• Initial decision (accept/reject/revision) typically communicated within 1 day to 6 weeks of submission.

H. Additional Notes

1. Add a note: “You may directly download the official template here.” (hyperlink)
2. Add a note: “Authors must also comply with the journal’s Author Policy before submission.” (with hyperlink)