Guidelines

Manuscript Types
IJSOM accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Original Research Articles: Novel contributions in simulation, optimization, and modeling.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive and critical overviews of a specific topic.
  • Case Studies: Detailed analysis of practical implementations and their outcomes.
  • Short Communications: Brief reports on innovative methods or findings.

General Submission Requirements
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.

Originality: Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring the manuscript is free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.

Ethics Compliance: Authors must adhere to ethical research practices, including obtaining appropriate permissions for data and materials.

Manuscript Format
Manuscripts should be prepared in the following structure:

  • Title Page:
    • Title of the manuscript (concise and informative).
    • Full names of all authors, their affiliations, and ORCID IDs.
    • Corresponding author’s contact details, including email and phone number.
    • Acknowledgment of any funding sources.
  • Abstract:
    • A maximum of 250 words summarizing the research objectives, methods, results, and significance.
    • Include 4–6 keywords for indexing.
  • Main Text:
    • Introduction: Provide background, research questions, and objectives.
    • Methods: Clearly describe the methodology, models, and simulations used.
    • Results: Present findings with appropriate use of tables and figures.
    • Discussion: Interpret results, compare with existing literature, and highlight implications.
    • Conclusion: Summarize key findings and suggest future directions.
  • References:
    • Use the Harvard referencing style (e.g., Author, Year, Title, Journal, Volume, Pages).
    • Include DOI links wherever available.
  • Figures and Tables:
    • Provide high-resolution figures and well-formatted tables.
    • Include captions and ensure figures/tables are mentioned in the text.
  • Supplementary Materials (if any):
    • Attach additional data, codes, or extended analyses as appendices or separate files.

Formatting Specifications
File Format: Submit manuscripts in Word (.docx) or LaTeX (with accompanying .pdf for review).

Font and Spacing: Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt), double-spaced text, and 1-inch margins.

Page Numbers: Number all pages consecutively.

Submission Process
Submit your manuscript through the IJSOM online submission system [Insert Submission Portal Link].

Ensure all required files are uploaded, including:

  • Manuscript file (with title page and main text).
  • Figures and tables as separate files (if not embedded in the text).
  • Cover letter detailing the manuscript's significance and originality.

Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments and resubmit revised manuscripts promptly.

Final decisions are made by the editorial board based on reviewers' recommendations.

Ethical Considerations
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Research involving human participants or animals must include ethical approval statements.

Data transparency is encouraged; authors should make data available upon request or through repositories.

Publication Fees
IJSOM is an open-access journal. An article processing charge (APC) may apply, details of which are provided on the journal website.

Post-Acceptance
Accepted manuscripts will undergo professional editing, typesetting, and proofing.

Authors will receive page proofs for final approval before publication.

Contact Information
For inquiries or assistance during the submission process, please contact our editorial office:

Email: rizalman505@yahoo.com

Phone: +60 13-929 0709

By adhering to these guidelines, you ensure a smooth review and publication process for your valuable research. We look forward to receiving your submission!