Author Guidelines

Peer Reviewed Open Access Two Issues per Year English

Author Guidelines

Ingenium Journal of Science, Technology and Business (IJSTB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal that publishes applied research producing knowledge with clear practical relevance for industry, business, government and communities. The journal aims to disseminate innovative and significant scholarly contributions to the academic and professional community, and is published twice a year, covering the periods January–June and July–December. Manuscripts must be submitted in English.

Manuscript Categories

Original Research Articles
Empirical, experimental, computational or design-based studies that make a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the journal's fields of applied mathematics, engineering and technology, urban and regional planning, or business.
Review Articles
Systematic or critical reviews that synthesize and assess the state of a field, connecting the argument to how the concept works in practice.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors are advised to prepare their manuscripts according to the following guidelines. A complete formatting template is available on the Paper Template page of this journal.

1Title Page

The title page must include:
• Title — Concise, informative, and reflective of the manuscript's core research problem.
• Authors — Full name, institutional affiliation, and email address for each author.
• Abstract — A structured abstract of a maximum of 250 words containing the research problem, objective, method or approach, key findings, and the significance or novelty of the study. The abstract should end with a statement of the one or two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed by the work.
• Keywords — 3 to 5 keywords that describe the main concepts of the manuscript, including the SDG(s) identified in the abstract.

2Introduction

Clearly describe the background, objective, and significance of the research. Include the problem statement, a brief review of relevant prior scholarship, and the research questions.

3Research Method

Explain the research approach used (for example, quantitative, qualitative, experimental, computational, or mixed-methods), the sources of data or materials, and the method of analysis, in sufficient detail to allow the study to be assessed for methodological rigor.

4Results and Discussion

Present the research findings systematically. Discuss their meaning in relation to existing theory, prior scholarship, and practical applications, and disclose any limitations encountered during the research process.

5Conclusion

Summarize the main findings and their contribution to theory, policy, or practice. Where relevant, provide recommendations for future research, without repeating information already discussed.

6References

List all sources cited in the manuscript. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all reference data.

Reference and Citation Requirements

• Citation Style — References must be prepared in APA 7th edition style, or another style specified by the editorial board prior to submission.
• Reference Manager — All citations and the reference list must be generated using Zotero, which can be downloaded at zotero.org/download.
• Minimum Number — Each manuscript should contain at least 25 references.
• Sources — At least 50% of all references should come from reputable, peer-reviewed international journals.
• Data and Technical Sources — Datasets, technical standards, patents, and regulatory documents cited must reference an authoritative and traceable source.
• Self-Citation — Self-citations are permitted but should not exceed three references and must be directly relevant to the current manuscript.
• Recency — Authors are encouraged to prioritize references published within the past 10 years to ensure the currency and relevance of the study.

Submission, Review, and Ethics

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal's online submission system (see the Submissions page). Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word, following the journal's Paper Template, and submitted in accordance with the technical instructions provided there.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain objectivity and publication quality. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the evaluation process. The full procedure is described on the journal's Peer-Review Process page.

Publication Ethics

The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and other forms of research misconduct are strictly prohibited. Authors must guarantee the originality of their work and provide proper citations for the work of others. See the journal's Publication Ethics and Screening for Plagiarism pages for further detail.

Copyright and Open Access

The journal operates under an open-access policy. Copyright remains with the author(s), and published articles are freely accessible to readers, subject to the license specified on the journal's Copyright and License page.
Submit your manuscript through the journal's online submission system. For administrative inquiries, contact journal@aisholarborneo.org.
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