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The International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science (IJECS) is a peer-reviewed, international scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research and innovative developments in engineering, computer science, and emerging technologies. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to disseminate original findings, technological advancements, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to scientific and industrial progress.
IJECS welcomes theoretical, experimental, computational, and applied research that addresses current challenges and future trends in engineering and computing disciplines. The journal encourages the exchange of knowledge and ideas across diverse fields, fostering innovation and technological excellence.
The journal accepts manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Computer Science and Information Technology
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Science and Big Data Analytics
• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Natural Language Processing
• Software Engineering
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity and Information Security
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Distributed Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Networks and Communication Systems
• Blockchain Technology
• Database Systems
• Mobile Computing
• Quantum Computing
• Web Technologies
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Power Systems Engineering
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Smart Grids
• Control Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Signal Processing
• VLSI Design
• Communication Engineering
• Microelectronics
• Robotics and Automation
Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Robotics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Energy Systems
• Materials Engineering
• Design and Production Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Construction Management
• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure
Emerging and Interdisciplinary Technologies
• Industry 4.0
• Digital Transformation
• Smart Cities
• Green Technologies
• Sustainable Engineering
• Computational Modeling and Simulation
• Engineering Management
• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Advanced Materials
IJECS follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and scientific integrity.
Initial Editorial Screening
• Relevance to the journal's scope
• Originality and novelty
• Technical quality and significance
• Compliance with ethical standards
• Adherence to manuscript preparation guidelines
Double-Blind Peer Review
• Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.
• Reviewer and author identities remain anonymous.
• Originality
• Technical soundness
• Methodological rigor
• Relevance and significance
• Clarity of presentation
• Contribution to knowledge
Editorial Decision
• Accept
• Accept with Minor Revisions
• Major Revisions Required
• Reject
The journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must disclose funding sources, conflicts of interest, ethical approvals where applicable, and the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation.
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication will be rejected.
Manuscript Categories
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Survey Papers
• Technical Notes
• Case Studies
• Short Communications
• Industrial Reports
• Perspectives and Commentaries
Manuscript Preparation
Title Page
• Manuscript title
• Author names
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author information
• ORCID IDs (recommended)
Abstract
• 200–300 words
• Background
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Key Results
• Conclusions
• Provide 4–8 keywords
Manuscript Structure
Research Articles
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Materials and Methods
4. System Design / Methodology
5. Results and Analysis
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion and Future Work
8. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
9. Funding Statement
10. Conflict of Interest Statement
11. References
Review Articles
1. Introduction
2. Review Methodology
3. Critical Analysis
4. Current Trends
5. Research Gaps
6. Conclusions
7. References
Formatting Requirements
• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point.
• Line spacing: 1.5 or double-spaced.
• Standard A4 page size.
• Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively.
• SI units should be used throughout the manuscript.
Word Limits
Research Articles: 4,000–8,000 words
Review Articles: 5,000–10,000 words
Technical Notes: 2,000–4,000 words
Short Communications: 1,500–3,000 words
Case Studies: 2,000–5,000 words
References
Authors may use one of the following citation styles:
• IEEE Referencing Style (preferred)
• APA 7th Edition
• Vancouver Style (where applicable)
References should be complete, accurate, and cited within the text.
Tables and Figures
• Figures should be submitted in high-resolution formats.
• Tables must be editable and not embedded as images.
• Authors must obtain permission for any copyrighted materials.
Authorship Criteria
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have substantially contributed to:
• Study conception and design
• Data collection or analysis
• Manuscript drafting or revision
• Approval of the final version
All authors must approve the manuscript prior to submission.
Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to provide data availability statements and share datasets, software code, and supplementary materials whenever possible to support research transparency and reproducibility.
Submission Requirements
Authors must submit:
• Complete manuscript
• Cover letter
• Conflict of interest declaration
• Copyright agreement
• Ethical approval documentation (if applicable)
Open Access Policy
The journal promotes broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and supports open-access publication to maximize visibility, accessibility, and citation impact.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish, archive, and distribute the article according to the journal's licensing policy.
Introduction
The International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science (IJECS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and professional conduct. The journal promotes responsible research practices and ethical scholarly communication in engineering, computer science, information technology, and related interdisciplinary fields.
IJECS follows internationally recognized principles of ethical publishing and adheres to the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Originality and Scientific Integrity
Authors must submit original research that has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Authors must ensure:
• The submitted work is original
• All sources are properly cited and acknowledged
• Research findings are accurately reported
• Conclusions are supported by presented data
• No fraudulent or misleading information is included
The following practices are strictly prohibited:
• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Image manipulation
• Citation manipulation
• Duplicate publication
• Redundant publication
Multiple and Simultaneous Submission
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. Concurrent submissions and duplicate Publications constitute unethical publishing behavior.
Authorship and Contribution
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:
• Research conception and design
• Experimental work or data collection
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Software development or system implementation
• Manuscript drafting or revision
All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.
Data Accuracy and Reproducibility
Authors are responsible for maintaining accurate research records and ensuring that data presented in the manuscript are authentic and reproducible.
Authors may be required to provide:
• Raw data
• Experimental records
• Source code
• Simulation models
• Supplementary materials
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, commercial, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of their research.
Artificial Intelligence and Automated Tools
Authors must disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools, machine learning systems, code generators, large language models, or automated content-generation software utilized during research or manuscript preparation.
Research Ethics and Legal Compliance
Research involving human participants, personal data, sensitive information, or cybersecurity testing must comply with applicable ethical, institutional, and legal requirements.
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share, distribute, or discuss manuscript content with unauthorized individuals. Information obtained through peer review must not be used for personal or professional advantage.
Objectivity and Professionalism
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, and constructively.
Reviews should focus on:
• Technical quality
• Scientific contribution
• Methodological soundness
• Novelty and originality
• Relevance to the journal's scope
Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should decline review invitations when conflicts of interest exist due to professional collaborations, institutional relationships, personal relationships, or financial interests.
Identification of Ethical Concerns
Reviewers should notify editors if they identify plagiarism, duplicate publication, data inconsistencies, ethical misconduct, or significant overlap with previously published work.
Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editorial Independence
Editors evaluate manuscripts exclusively on the basis of:
• Scientific merit
• Technical quality
• Originality
• Relevance
• Contribution to knowledge
Editorial decisions shall not be influenced by nationality, gender, race, religion, political beliefs, or institutional affiliation.
Fair and Unbiased Peer Review
Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, impartial, and timely peer-review process.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and peer-review reports.
Conflict of Interest Management
Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest.
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief has ultimate responsibility for publication decisions based on reviewer recommendations, editorial evaluation, ethical considerations, and journal policies.
Publication Misconduct
The journal regards the following actions as serious publication misconduct:
• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Duplicate publication
• Simultaneous submission
• Authorship manipulation
• Citation manipulation
• Peer-review manipulation
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Ethical approval fraud
• Unauthorized use of data or software
Suspected misconduct will be investigated according to established editorial procedures.
Appropriate actions may include:
• Rejection of the manuscript
• Retraction of published articles
• Publication of corrections
• Notification of affiliated institutions
• Temporary or permanent submission restrictions
Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism-detection software before peer review.
Manuscripts with substantial similarity to previously published work may be rejected without review.
Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation and attribution of all referenced materials.
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.
Where necessary, the journal may publish:
• Corrections
• Errata
• Retractions
• Expressions of Concern
to address significant errors or ethical issues discovered after publication.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification to the Editor-in-Chief.
Complaints regarding editorial conduct, peer review, publication ethics, or journal policies will be investigated fairly, transparently, and confidentially.
Open Access and Research Integrity
IJECS supports the broad dissemination of engineering and computer science research through responsible and ethical publishing practices.
The journal encourages:
• Research transparency
• Reproducibility
• Open scientific communication
• Ethical use of technology
• Responsible innovation
All participants in the publication process are expected to uphold these principles and contribute to the advancement of trustworthy, high-quality scholarly research.
Ethical Commitment
The International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and fostering a culture of ethical research, innovation, and academic excellence.
Authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers share responsibility for maintaining these standards and ensuring the credibility of published research.
