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Review Article

Focus and Scope:
The Review Paper section welcomes high-quality scholarly articles that provide a critical, integrative, and up-to-date overview of a specific topic within the scope of the journal. These articles should synthesize previous research, identify trends, highlight gaps, and suggest future research directions. Review papers must contribute to the understanding of the state-of-the-art and demonstrate the author's expertise in the field.

Submission Criteria:

• The manuscript must provide a comprehensive literature review on a clearly defined research topic.

• It must be analytical and interpretative, not just a summary of previous work.

• Review papers may include meta-analysis, systematic reviews, or narrative reviews, and should clearly indicate the methodology used for literature selection.

• Authors are encouraged to identify challenges, evaluate key findings, and propose novel frameworks or perspectives when appropriate.

Authorship:

• Authors must demonstrate substantial expertise in the subject area and preferably have previously published original research in the reviewed topic.

• Review articles with multiple authors are encouraged to ensure balanced viewpoints and broader insights.

Length and Structure:

• Typical word count: 5,000–10,000 words, including references, figures, and tables.

• A clear structure is expected, typically including:

  1. Abstract

  2. Introduction

  3. Methodology (for systematic reviews/meta-analyses)

  4. Thematic or chronological review of literature

  5. Discussion and critical analysis

  6. Research gaps and future directions

  7. Conclusion

  8. References (following journal citation style)

Peer Review Process:

• All review papers are subjected to single blind or double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant area.

• The reviewers will evaluate originality, comprehensiveness, critical insight, relevance, and clarity.

Ethical Considerations:

• All review articles must adhere to ethical publication standards, including proper citation, avoidance of plagiarism, and transparent conflict of interest disclosure.

• Authors must ensure a balanced representation of perspectives and must not misrepresent previous findings.

Short Communication

Focus and Scope
The Short Communication section is intended for the rapid dissemination of concise and original research findings, technical innovations, or novel observations that may not warrant a full-length research article but nonetheless contribute significantly to the advancement of the field. Contributions may include preliminary results, new methods, engineering solutions, or novel case-specific applications that are timely and relevant.

Manuscript Criteria
Manuscripts submitted as Short Communications must:

• Present original work that has not been previously published.

• Be concise, focused, and self-contained.

• Demonstrate sufficient scientific rigor and technical quality.

• Provide clear implications or significance of the findings.

Length and Format

• Word limit: typically 2000–3000 words (excluding references).

• Abstract: maximum 150–200 words, unstructured.

• Main sections should include: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion (can be combined), and Conclusion.

• Maximum 4 figures/tables.

• References: 15–25 citations recommended.

Peer Review Process
All Short Communications are subject to the same peer-review process as full-length articles. At least one or two independent reviewers will assess the scientific quality, clarity, and relevance of the submission. The editorial board reserves the right to reclassify or reject submissions that do not meet the section criteria.

Acceptance Considerations
Submissions will be prioritized based on:

• Originality and novelty.

• Practical or scientific importance.

• Conciseness and clarity of presentation.

• Methodological soundness.

Editorial

Focus and Scope
The Editorial section consists of invited opinion pieces written by members of the Editorial Board, guest editors, or recognized experts in the field. Editorials serve to introduce special issues, highlight emerging trends, discuss the state of the discipline, or comment on policy, ethics, or other issues of scholarly and professional relevance.

Editorials may also provide context or perspective on research published within the journal or in the broader scientific literature, encouraging discourse within the academic community.

Characteristics of Editorial Submissions

• Typically invited: Most editorials are commissioned by the editorial team, but unsolicited submissions may be considered if they align with the journal's scope and current academic discourse.

• Not peer-reviewed: Editorials are reviewed internally by the Editor-in-Chief or designated section editors.

• Reflect opinion: While they may reference data or literature, editorials are not required to follow the structure of original research and may reflect the author's own perspective.

Length and Format

• Word count: generally 800–1500 words.

• No abstract is required.

• References: limited to essential citations only (typically 5–10 references).

• Figures and tables: generally not included unless essential.

Types of Editorials May Include

• Welcome or vision statements from editors or editorial board members.

• Commentary on special issues or thematic clusters.

• Critical perspectives on recent developments in the field.

• Notes on policy changes, journal metrics, or editorial procedures.

Ethical Considerations
Editorials must maintain a high standard of integrity. Opinions expressed should be clearly distinguished from factual content. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.