Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Articles
Journal of Computational Systems considers and publishes the following types of articles:
- Empirical Articles – Structured according to the IMRAD format, these articles present original research findings based on primary sources such as computational experiments, simulations, algorithmic analysis, big data, benchmarking, or system performance metrics. Submissions must include a novel interpretation of the results and insights into system behavior or computational performance.
- Theoretical Articles – The structure depends on the content. These articles critically analyze existing literature and propose new theoretical models, algorithms, or frameworks that advance computational sciences. They may include original models, modifications or critiques of existing approaches, comparisons of algorithms or architectures, or development of novel methodologies.
- Review Articles – Comprehensive syntheses of research in a specific computational area, identifying unresolved questions, emerging trends, and directions for future studies. These articles update the scholarly community on recent developments, algorithmic advances, and system design innovations.
- Case Studies – Detailed descriptions of computational systems, implementations, or experiments, analyzing context, methodology, challenges, outcomes, and practical solutions. Case studies highlight real-world applications and the complexity of computational problems.
Structural Elements of Articles
| Section | Empirical | Theoretical | Review | Case Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article Title | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Author Information | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Abstract | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Keywords | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Introduction | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Literature Review | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Materials and Methods | Required | Required | Not Applicable | Required |
| Results & Discussion | Required | Required | Organized by thematic sections | Required |
| Conclusions | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| References | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
- Language: English
- File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)
- Page Orientation: Portrait
- Page Size: A4
- Length: Empirical, theoretical, and review articles: ≥ 4000 words; Case studies: ≥ 2500 words
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.0
- Margins: 2 cm on all sides
- Alignment: Justified
Content Guidelines
Article Title
Maximum 12 words, centered, in bold uppercase letters. Presented in English (and optionally in the original language of the author).
Author Information
Include full names, institutional affiliations, official addresses, email contacts, academic degrees, positions, and ORCID IDs. Centered and listed in both English and the original language if applicable.
Abstract
200–300 words, structured, informative, and without abbreviations or citations. Summarize relevance, objectives, methodology, main findings, and practical significance. Professional English translation required.
Keywords
5–7 relevant words or phrases, avoiding general terms and repeating the title.
Introduction
Overview of the current global status of the computational topic. Reference 7–10 recent studies from the last 3–5 years. State relevance, objectives, research tasks, and novelty. Use parentheses for references (max 3 sources per citation).
Literature Review (Optional)
Present previous research findings and cite all sources from the reference list.
Materials and Methods
Describe research stages, methodology, tools, algorithms, datasets, computational platforms, and experimental setup. Should allow replication by other researchers. Mandatory for empirical and case study articles.
Results & Discussion
Present findings with tables, figures, and charts including statistical or computational analyses. Avoid evaluative statements and duplicating table/figure data in text. Discuss findings in context of other international research. Results should be robust, methodologically sound, novel, and practically relevant.
Conclusions
Summarize findings concisely. Align with objectives and title. Do not duplicate the abstract verbatim. Indicate directions for future research.
Acknowledgements
Credit individuals or organizations for technical assistance, ideas, or funding. If none, state: "None."
Funding
List all sources of financial support. If none, state: "This research received no funding."
Conflicts of Interest
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect objectivity. If none, state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
References
Cite in-text using parentheses (e.g., (Smith, 2023)). Match author names and publication years with the reference list. Max 2 works per author and 2 articles per journal. References in English, alphabetically ordered, formatted according to APA 6th Edition (2010).
Tables, Figures, Graphs, and Formulas
Number and cite in text. Notes under the table/figure. All abbreviations explained at first mention. Formulas created in Equation Editor; variables italicized. Figures centered; text wrapping not allowed. Use SI units with spaces between numbers, symbols, and units.
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