Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Advanced Computer Science (JACS)

The Journal of Advanced Computer Science (JACS) is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research in Computer Science and advanced computational technologies. Authors are expected to follow the submission instructions carefully to ensure an efficient editorial and peer-review process.

1. Journal Scope

JACS welcomes submissions in all areas of Computer Science, including but not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, Multimedia Systems

  • Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Digital Forensics

  • Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, Smart Healthcare

  • Cloud Computing, Edge/Fog Computing, Distributed Systems

  • Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Data Mining

  • Wireless Networks, 5G/6G, Network Security

  • Software Engineering, Software Quality, DevOps

  • Databases, Information Retrieval, Knowledge Graphs

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Intelligent Interfaces

  • Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Computational Intelligence

Submissions must demonstrate scientific originality, technical depth, and clear research contribution.

2. Types of Articles Accepted

JACS considers the following manuscript categories:

  1. Original Research Articles (Full Papers)

  2. Review Articles / Surveys (systematic or comprehensive)

3. Manuscript Originality and Contribution

Submitted manuscripts must:

  • Be original and not under consideration elsewhere

  • Provide clear novelty compared to existing literature

  • Include sufficient experimental validation or theoretical proof

  • Be written in high-quality academic English

Papers that contain incremental work with weak novelty may be rejected before review.

4. Manuscript Language

All submissions must be written in English using a professional academic writing style.
Authors are responsible for language proofreading prior to submission.

5. Structure of the Manuscript

A standard manuscript must include the following sections:

  1. Title

  2. Author Names and Affiliations

  3. Corresponding Author Information (email)

  4. Abstract

  5. Keywords

  6. Introduction

  7. Related Work / Literature Review

  8. Methodology / Proposed Approach

  9. Experimental Setup / Implementation Details

  10. Results and Discussion

  11. Conclusion and Future Work

  12. Acknowledgment (optional)

  13. References

6. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

The abstract must be 150–250 words and should clearly present:

  • the research problem

  • objective and motivation

  • methods / approach

  • key findings and results

  • major conclusion

Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords that accurately reflect the research.

7. Formatting and Template Requirements

Authors must use the JACS Manuscript Template.

General formatting:

  • File type: MS Word (.docx)

  • Page size: A4

  • Font: Times New Roman

  • Font size: 10 pt

  • Line spacing: 1. / 1.15

  • Pages must be numbered

  • Use clear headings and subheadings

8. Figures, Tables, and Equations

Figures

  • Must be high-resolution and readable

  • Numbered sequentially: Figure 1, Figure 2, …

  • Caption placed below the figure

  • Must be cited in the text

Tables

  • Numbered sequentially: Table 1, Table 2, …

  • Caption placed above the table

  • Must be editable (not images)

Equations

  • Must be typed (not as images)

  • Numbered consecutively: (1), (2), (3), …

  • Variables and symbols must be defined at first use

9. References and Citation Style

JACS follows IEEE Reference Style.

In-text citation

Cite references as: [1], [2], [3]

Reference list

  • References must be numbered in order of appearance

  • Provide complete bibliographic details

  • Include DOI whenever available

10. Research Ethics and Integrity

JACS adheres to the principles of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Authors must ensure:

  • no plagiarism

  • no fabrication or falsification of results

  • appropriate citation of all sources

  • proper acknowledgment of funding and contributions

  • disclosure of any conflicts of interest

11. Plagiarism Policy

JACS uses plagiarism detection software.
Manuscripts must have a similarity index below 20% (excluding references).

  • Any form of plagiarism will result in rejection

  • Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication are not allowed

12. Authorship Policy

All authors must:

  • contribute substantially to the work

  • approve the final manuscript

  • agree on authorship order

  • ensure correctness of affiliation and contact information

Changes to authorship after submission require editorial approval.

13. Submission Procedure

Authors should submit their manuscript online through the journal website:

  1. Create/Register an account

  2. Start a new submission

  3. Upload manuscript file

  4. Fill in metadata (title, authors, abstract, keywords)

  5. Upload supplementary files (if any)

  6. Confirm submission

14. Peer Review Process

JACS applies Double-Blind Peer Review.

Decisions include:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

The editorial team may reject manuscripts before review if they do not meet journal scope, formatting, or quality requirements.

15. Revision and Response to Reviewers

For revision submissions:

  • Provide a revised manuscript

  • Provide a Response to Reviewers Letter

  • Highlight all changes clearly

Late revisions may be moved to a later issue.

 

17. Copyright and Open Access

JACS supports open access publication.
Authors retain copyright while granting the journal publication rights.

18. Contact

For inquiries related to submission and publication, jacs@uodiyala.edu.iq.

Editorial Office – Journal of Advanced Computer Science (JACS)