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Guidelines, templates and policies to help you prepare and submit your manuscript to an IoI Press journal.

How to Submit

Manuscripts are submitted to IJSTS (and future IoI Press journals) as email attachments to the editorial office while our online submission platform is finalized. Please prepare your manuscript according to the guidelines below before submitting.

Submit your manuscript to submissions@ioipress.com, including a cover letter, the manuscript file, and any supplementary material.
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Author Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Submit in editable format (.docx) using the journal's manuscript template.
  • Include a structured abstract (150–250 words) and 4–6 keywords.
  • Follow a consistent, recognized citation style throughout (details provided in the journal-specific template).
  • Clearly disclose funding sources, conflicts of interest, and author contributions.
  • Figures and tables should be numbered, captioned, and referenced in the text.

Submission Checklist

ItemRequired
Cover letterYes
Manuscript (anonymized for review)Yes
Title page with author details & affiliationsYes
Conflict of interest statementYes
Data availability statementYes
Ethics / consent statement (where applicable)If applicable
Supplementary filesIf applicable

Templates

Manuscript templates, title-page templates and reference formatting guides are available on the Resources page.

Publication Charges

IoI Press aims to keep publication charges transparent and reasonable to support researchers, including those from institutions with limited funding. Current Article Processing Charges (APCs), where applicable, are published on each journal's page; waiver requests can be discussed with the editorial office prior to submission.

Open Access Policy

IoI Press journals publish under an Open Access model: articles are freely available to read, download and cite immediately upon publication, without subscription barriers. See our full Open Access Policy.

Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant IoI Press a license to publish. Articles are typically published under a Creative Commons license (details specified per journal), allowing reuse with proper attribution. See Copyright Policy.

Data Availability

Authors are expected to include a data availability statement describing how underlying research data can be accessed, including any restrictions. See Data Availability Policy.

FAQs

How long does peer review take?

Review timelines vary by journal and reviewer availability; authors receive status updates from the editorial office throughout the process.

Can I suggest reviewers?

Yes — authors may suggest potential reviewers in their cover letter, subject to editorial discretion and conflict-of-interest checks.

What if my manuscript is rejected?

Authors receive editorial feedback and may appeal a decision through our Appeals & Complaints process.