1. Submission Guidelines

• Eligibility: Submissions are welcomed from researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers from around the world.
• Manuscript Types: IJSTI accepts original research articles, review articles, case studies, and short communications.
• Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in English and adhere to the IJSTI formatting guidelines, including structure, citation style, and length.
• Plagiarism: All submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. IJSTI uses plagiarism detection software to screen submissions.
• How to Submit: Authors must submit their manuscripts electronically through the IJSTI online submission system.

2. Peer Review Process

• Initial Screening: Upon submission, manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial board to ensure they fit the journal's scope and meet basic quality standards.
• Review Assignment: Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
• Review Criteria: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
• Decision: Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial board will decide to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript. Authors will receive detailed feedback to help them improve their work.
• Revisions: If revisions are required, authors must address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the revised manuscript for further review.

3. Publication Ethics

• Authorship: All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the work and approve the final version of the manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or review process.
• Data Transparency: Authors are encouraged to provide access to data and research materials to support the findings of their work.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving human or animal subjects must have ethical approval from an appropriate committee and comply with relevant guidelines.

4. Post Publication Policy

• Corrections: If errors are discovered in a published article, the journal will issue a correction notice. Authors are encouraged to notify the journal of any significant errors.
• Retractions: IJSTI reserves the right to retract articles that are found to violate ethical standards, such as plagiarism or fabrication of data.
• Open Access: IJSTI follows an open-access policy, making all published articles freely accessible to the public without subscription fees.