Guideline for Authors

GENERAL INFORMATION: In order to ensure the quality and efficient publication on JoTIK, the journal demands the author to strictly follow this submission guideline. Submission of a manuscript implies that the author(s) have/has seen and approved the manuscript and its contents and that they are aware of the responsibilities concerning the authorship. All authors will be notified upon receiving of a new manuscript and upon acceptance of the manuscript, yet the editorial board makes frequent communication only with the Corresponding Author.

Aims and Scope

Journal of Technology and Innovative Knowledge (JoTIK) is an open-access multidisciplinary journal that is published by the Center of Excellence, Adama Science and Technology University, once a year (in March). Its aim is to disseminate scientific theories, research outcomes, and innovative and novel methods in Innovation and Technology that cater to the needs of industries in general and manufacturing industries in particular. Papers from the field of Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Technology are accepted for publication.

Contents of JoTIK

Article Types

Three types of manuscripts may be submitted:

Original Research Articles/Regular articles:  Include reports of original research undertakings that present well-founded studies reporting innovative advances that further knowledge primarily in the areas of science and technology and other topics within the scope of the journal These should describe new and carefully confirmed findings, and research methods should be given in sufficient detail for others to verify the work. The clarity of the objective and results are among the major requirements.

Reviews Articles: are authoritative syntheses of topics of current interest, written by leaders in the field. Submissions of reviews and perspectives covering topics of current interest in science and technology field are welcome and encouraged. Reviews should be concise and no longer than 7 printed pages. Reviews manuscripts are also peer-reviewed.

Short Communications: A Short Communication is suitable for recording the results of complete small investigations or giving details of new models, innovative methods or techniques. The style of main sections need not conform to that of full-length papers.

1. Abstracts are limited to 100 words.

2. Instead of a separate Materials and Methods section, research methods may be incorporated into Figure Legends and Table footnotes.

3. Results and Discussion should be combined into a single section. Short communications are 2 to 4 printed pages (about 6 to 12 manuscript pages) in length.

Submissions

Submission: Submission of a manuscript implies that the manuscript is original contributions, has not been published previously and is not considered for publication elsewhere. All manuscripts should be submitted online using the submission portal (To be provided) typed single column, 12-point font (Times New Roman) on double spacing with margins of at least 2.0 cm all around. The authors(s) should submit the electronic copy of the word format manuscript by opening an account under the link (To be provided) Technical questions may also be sent to the editor or associate editor through the emails provided

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