Guidelines

The International Journal of Automotive & Transportation Engineering (IJATE) welcomes high-quality research articles, review papers, and case studies related to automotive engineering, transportation systems, and mobility technologies. Authors must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All submissions must be in English and formatted according to the IJATE template.
  • Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the online submission system.

2. Manuscript Format

  • File Format: Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or.docx) or LaTeX (with PDF version).
  • Font & Spacing: Use Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced.
  • Length: The manuscript should not exceed 8,000 words, including references, figures, and tables.
  • Sections: The manuscript should be structured as follows:
    • Title Page (Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s), Corresponding Author)
    • Abstract (150–250 words)
    • Keywords (3–6 keywords)
    • Introduction
    • Methodology
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
    • References (APA or IEEE style)

3. Figures and Tables

  • All figures and tables should be numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Table 1, etc.).
  • Provide high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).
  • Figures and tables must be cited in the text and placed appropriately within the manuscript.

4. References and Citations

  • Use APA (7th edition) or IEEE referencing style.
  • Ensure all references are cited in the text and listed in the reference section.
  • For accuracy, use a reference management tool (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero).

5. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure the originality of their work and avoid plagiarism.
  • All sources should be given proper credit, and permission must be obtained for copyrighted materials.
  • Studies involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards and include approval statements from relevant ethics committees.

6. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • Authors may be required to revise and resubmit their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.
  • The final decision on publication rests with the editorial board.

7. Copyright and Open Access Policy

  • IJATE operates under an open-access model, ensuring unrestricted access to published content.
  • Authors retain copyright but must grant IJATE the right to publish and distribute the work.
  • A Creative Commons (CC-BY) license applies to all published articles.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • There may be an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted papers.
  • Waivers and discounts are available upon request for authors from developing countries.

9. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding manuscript submission, formatting, or other editorial matters, don't hesitate to get in touch with the editorial office at Scholar Publishing

By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to comply with the guidelines outlined above. Failure to meet the requirements may result in desk rejection or delays in the review process.